This is Down to Earth’s first standalone store, with two levels and an expanded food selection.I remember going to Down to Earth Pearlridge when it was across the parking lot from Anna Miller’s. That was about a decade ago. The health food grocery store was small and the hot bar selection limited. That’s about all I remember. Now there’s a…
ONO (One Night Only) is a dining series presented by Hawaii Gas in partnership with Frolic Hawaii. Each ONO event will explore a local chef’s cultural roots and dishes that are meaningful in a personal way. We’ll share the stories with you, our Frolic readers, and then you’ll experience the meal for yourself … hot off the stove! Sponsored On…
Q: Is this highly Instagrammable soft serve worth $16? Charmy is from Tokyo’s uber-trendy Harajuku district. That explains the posh prices, kawaii décor and multiple Instagram opps.I’ve been on a soft serve splurge lately. With SomiSomi Honolulu, Aloha Confectionery and Gimme Chills opening just in the last few weeks, satisfying my dessert craving is easier than ever. Now yet another…
Plus 10 more wonderful facts to know before whale watching in Hawai‘i.
When Saint-Germain Bakery announced they were closing their doors for good in August, I was devastated. Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating, but I really loved their savory rolls with spinach, mozzarella and ham. Don’t get me started on the pizza roll. In its heyday, Saint-Germain pumped out trays of sweet and savory pastries daily at its Dee Lite Bakery locations at Times Waipahu, Times…
Showing more than 180 films from 35 countries, this year’s HIFF, from Nov. 8–18, has something for everyone.
Sponsored 2018 has been a particularly strong year for film and once again, the Hawaii International Film Festival presented by Halekulani has done a terrific job of presenting the best the world has to offer. By all means, pore through the 187 offerings to see which films fit your taste. But just in case you’re looking for a cheat sheet…
(Sponsored) Guests who dine at the restaurant will automatically receive a gift certificate for 50 percent off their next visit.
Take the insider tour of Diamond Head Theatre’s costume rentals.
Jucci Lucci’s back, but in a different location. Never heard of it? Here’s the backstory. Up until last summer, Jucci Lucci was a standalone shack on Coyne Street in Moiliili. Parking was nearly impossible, so owner Lucie Kaanoi decided to regroup and hunt for a different spot for her business. Jucci Lucci used to be in a small shack on…
Aloha wear designer Kahala Sportswear opened a shave ice stand at their new Salt at Our Kakaako store and flavors are outrageously good. I’m talking about organic syrups made with local fruit like guava, mountain apple and a Brazillian grape called jaboticaba. They’ve also got a bunch of local kine flavors like crack seed lemon peel, pickled green mango and Kona coffee. All 18 syrups…
When I was a student at Hawaii Pacific University nearly 10 years ago, I didn’t have any of this. I never had the luxury of dining with a waterfront view of Honolulu’s bustling harbor – a fabulous spot to zone out for an hour. Now that HPU is breathing new life into Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 9 by Sam Choy, its new…
Four years ago when I lived in Los Angeles, SomiSomi was a popular local soft serve shop. Much has changed since then: I moved back home to Honolulu and SomiSomi expanded across Southern California — and now, to Hawaii. SomiSomi Hawaii opened Oct. 20 outside Ala Moana Center’s Makai Market food court, next to Coco Curry House and facing the parking…
I was scrolling through my Instagram feed last month when I spotted kawaii pictures of a new soft serve at Ala Moana Center. The shop: Aloha Confectionery, on the third floor just past Ann Taylor on your way to Target. Aloha Confectionery opened in September.A few days later another soft serve popped up on my Instagram. This one was also…
If you knew Japanese Restaurant Aki when it was on Makaloa Street, you may experience deja vu upon stepping into Honolulu Skewer House. The space, largely unchanged, has the same high ceilings, modern white seats and whimsical mural depicting a swirly sun and sea. But Skewer House has different owners and a different concept … sort of. In lieu of Japanese yakitori sticks…
Five easy steps to crafting an okazuya bento.
From a mermaid-themed aquatics class, Richard Simmons look-alikes and frightening dance moves to your favorite scary songs, these Halloween workouts won’t disappoint.
Listen to a re-enactment of the “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast and get your fill of horror movies during Hitchcocktober.
Get ready for Halloween with these songs.
A little Big Island lizard dialed up a lot of attention for this Marine Mammal Center.
The Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theatre hosts the Shaw Brothers Retrospective, a screening of 30 recently restored films, now through Nov. 2.
What can you get for $15 at Morimoto Asia Waikiki’s chic new happy hour? Not much, you might assume, but the swanky restaurant has come up with a serious deal. The scene Morimoto Asia is haute and hip. Customers range from those wandering in for pupus to people dressed to the nines for a night on the town. You can…
It’s worth a drive into Manoa for a new poke shop with shave ice in an old-time Hawaii storefront. Off the Hook grand-opened this past weekend in between Starbucks and Andy’s Sandwiches on East Manoa Road across from Manoa Marketplace. If partners J.P. Lam and Tomoki Ito look familiar, Lam is featured on KIKU TV’s “Naruhodo,” “Itadakimasu” and “Japanese Word…
The Hale ‘Aina Awards, HONOLULU’s premier dining event, was held Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort.
