Hukilau Honolulu, located under Executive Center downtown, has started a new “Big Mondays” beer tasting program, which includes pupu and big screens for Monday night sports. Every week from 5 to 8 p.m., for just $25 you can get a…
After nine years, Shiroma’s Wine and More in Aiea, affectionately known as SWAM, has closed its doors. More than just a store, SWAM also did wine tastings, discount days, workshops, parties and gatherings. It was also a social hub for…
As mentioned in yesterday’s blog, Sten Lilja of Moet Hennessy was in town and, through two private dinners with Yasuo Ogawa and Dr. Jeff Yeoh, gave attendees quick lessons in enjoying premium libations. The first was Hennessy cognac; the second,…
It’s not every day you get to drink a spirit that costs $4,000 a bottle, so I’m going to blog about the unique experience — not just to share it but to keep it in my memory. I’m pretty sure I won’t…
Creative types enjoyed painting and drinks at Saturday’s Sangria Paint Party at Bar 35. Hosted by Loading Zone Arts, the event had guests learn to paint alongside a local artist while partaking of sangria cocktails. The Sangria Paint Party happens…
The sudden and unexpected shuttering of Rakuen Lounge left a large vacancy in downtown’s nightlife and bar scene. Interested in who would take over this prime space, I kept walking past the storefront for an indication of what was to…
Photo from @racesauce_events (from 1215 Facebook page) I got my rage face ready to check out 1215, one of the city’s newer venues for late-night shenanigans. After gathering some partners in crime, we arrived on the scene a little after…
In an exclusive private uncorking event this week, Vintage Cave introduced the newest addition to its prestigious list of offerings — gourmet food, fine wine and now one of the most expensive bottles of whisky in the world. Retailing at…
Mercury announced the ownership change on social media at the end of October. Chinatown neighborhood watering hole The Mercury Bar has changed owners again, this time without much fanfare. As a longtime regular who considered Mercury my home away from…
iichiko kicked off its month-long launch of its Bar FRUITS YUZU and UME line at The Modern Monday night, serving the spirit in various fruity cocktails to show its versatility. During November, you can try the new flavors at various…
(Sponsored) Come celebrate the grand launch of iichiko Bar FRUITS YUZU and UME at Honolulu’s top restaurants and bars during November. iichiko Bar FRUITS is the newest shochu line from Sanwa Shurui Co., Ltd., which is launching two flavors —…
Yet another Taiwanense tea shop — this one called Tea Boss — has come to town, offering milk teas, ice cream floats, foam mustache teas and slushes in a variety of unique flavors, including winter melon, matcha, root beer and…
The Hawaii Bowl held its annual fundraiser last night in the Sheraton Waikiki main ballroom, featuring wines and spirits from Youngs Market Co., as well as a variety of upscale food stations by chef Colin Hazama. The event also had…
Hawaii’s penchant for boba drinks, milk tea and basically anything Taiwanese tea has led to another shop to open in town. Last month, the Kalihi-based Shaka Shaka Tea Express opened a second location at Puck’s Alley in the University area.…
The Meet Our Makers series continues; this week Honolulu Beerworks’ Geoffrey Seideman is featured, discussing his passion for beer and realizing his dream of opening a brewpup. Back in 2013, we interviewed Seideman about his plans for Honolulu Beerworks. Take…
The world’s best barman starts the night with a story. He has a distinguished English accent and shares the details of his travels. Colin Field, head barman at the Ritz Hotel Paris and creator of the famous Hemingway Bar, brings…
Pearl tea. Boba tea. Bubble tea. How ever you call it, it seems that wherever you look, there’s another version of this Taiwanese treat available to try. So who does it best? And what makes it so? To figure this…
Party people from all over the island turned out in droves for another epic holiday edition of the Bacardi Pool Party, this time on the pool deck of the Hawaiian Monarch Hotel. Fun, sun, Bacardi drinks all ’round and special…
The second annual REAL Beer Festival, hosted by REAL a Gastropub and local nonprofit The Victoria Foundation, took place Saturday afternoon at Kakaako Gateway Park, after being postponed a week due to Hurricane Iselle. About 1,600 beer lovers attended the…
Grey Goose and The Modern hosted a chill poolside lounge party on Sunday, with swimsuit models by Kaimana Beachwear, music by DJ Super CW and friends and refreshing Grey Goose Cocktails, including frozen lemonades and a twist on the Moscow…
These teas may not be for everyone, but I’ve found my new favorite place for iced tea on the island. It’s called LemonTea, a kiosk specializing in multi-flavored teas and lemonades that opened earlier this summer at Pearlridge. I sampled…
Remember when “Wow Wow” was best known for its waffles? The company’s Belgian street waffles may still be delicious, but right now, it’s the lemonade that’s getting all the attention. For several months, the Maui-based vendor, now called Wow Wow…
Something unexpected is brewing in Kakaako in a German-style beer hall. A quirky new brewpub and museum, called The Brewseum, just opened for business on Waimanu Street, serving up an eclectic variety of beer in a space decorated with hundreds…
Mr. Tea is the latest shop to seize on the city’s tea craze, gearing up for Friday’s opening in the Ward Area, across the street from Blaisdell Center. Owner George Huang gave me a sneak preview of his shop, which…
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.
