The Lū‘au Stew from He‘eia Pier
An unforgettable dish that brings back glimpses of simpler times.
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Manoa Chocolate Shop and Factory: Making Bean-to-Bar Chocolate in Kailua
Single-origin chocolates from Hawai‘i and around the world, all made in this Kailua shop.
Pig and the Lady: Not Just a Personal Addiction
The origin story of one of Hawai‘i's hottest restaurants.
The One That Got Away
Dear Mrs. P., it goes against nothing in my grain to quash a story that’s not worth telling. But yours is.
Eight Things for Chinese New Year
If you want a primer, I have a list of eight things you need to optimize ringing in the Lunar New Year.
Keep Your Picker Out of My Tree!
You don't want to mess with someone who counts all 300 avocados on her tree.
What is it About Hawai‘i’s Saimin Obsession?
Deep down, do you really, truly love it?
Food Meets Moment: Mooncakes
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival brings up memories of a faraway encounter with mooncakes in Vietnam.
We Tried This: The Polynesian Cultural Center’s “Hā–Breath of Life”
I got the chance to attend the one-year anniversary show and it was spectacular. Seated twenty-rows from the action, we could see the flames, feel the emotion and capture the ensence of “Hā–Breath of Life”.
A Weekend at Hawai‘i’s Gridiron Show
This year’s show made fun of the people and issues that made the headlines in Hawaii over the last year—politicians, the economy, civil unions … even the rats in Chinatown.
Meet Melissa Chang: New Site, New Blog
It’s been so amazing to hear from you and be able to share my adventures with you for the past three years.
August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.