Sponsored When it opens next week, the reimagined International Market Place will once again be Waikiki’s gathering place for shopping, dining and entertainment as it was for generations. In celebration of this completely redone destination, here’s five things you probably didn’t know about International Market Place. No. 5: Historical horticulture Planted in the days of Queen Emma, the iconic banyan…
Note: This restaurant has since closed. For someone who works in downtown, driving into Waikiki is a pain. Whether it’s the traffic, lack of parking or one-way streets, sometimes it’s just not worth the effort. However, when an invite to BLT Market in the new Ritz-Carlton residences pops up, I gladly accept the free valet parking and lunch with a…
The first-ever Best of Honolulu Festival featured Best of HONOLULU Magazine and Best of HONOLULU Family winners.
I remember flipping through the channels. Sportscenter was showing the trailer for “Gleason,” the story of former New Orleans Saints, special teams kamikaze, Steve Gleason. It was about how this tenacious, physical athlete responded to a diagnosis of ALS. It was about the birth of his son, less than a year after that diagnosis. It was about his family’s fight…
Parents, keep the kiddies at home for this one. Despite the cute animated hot dogs and veggies, “Sausage Party” isn’t for them. Hell, it’s not even for many adults. Based on the very interesting premise that our favorite foods actually have personalities and human-like thoughts, “Sausage Party” is like “Toy Story” meets “Porky’s.” Oh wow, did I just really date…
I spent a day and a half back in New York after our big Block Island filming trip for Search Hawaii TV, but it was the start of peak tourism season, so things were booked or very expensive. Lucky me, New York residents Henry and Patricia Chu — whom I met through the power of social media — had me stay…
After the lukewarm reception to “Man of Steel” and “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” it feels like DC figured, if we can’t make fans happy with the most famous comic book characters in history, we might as well go in a whole different direction and slap a group of bad guys together and see what happens. While in actuality…
Who says cooking has to be a chore? As much as we love to eat out, even Frolickers have to stay home sometimes. Whether we’re showing off culinary cred for the new girl or boyfriend, coughing up something amazeballs for the office potluck or just saving money, we want stuff that’s easy and fun. Frolic’s new CIY (Cook It Yourself)…
We helped you figure out how to start playing Pokemon GO; now we’ve rounded up some upcoming events to up your game. Yes, Niantic nerfed Vaporeon’s attacks, and no, you don’t have time to tweak out everyday like your friends at level 25, but you can still have fun while you play! Here are a few Pokemon GO centered events…
Volcano Shakes in Chinatown sculpts over-the-top towers of sweetness, often with a wait time of a half hour or more.
We’re giving away ten VIP passes (admits two guests each) to the advance screening of Sausage Party, the first R-rated CG movie that is full of hilarious innuendos and euphemisms. Sausage Party is about one sausage leading a group of supermarket products on a quest to discover the truth about their existence and what really happens when they become chosen to leave…
U.S. Representative praises Bernie Sanders for his aloha.
I have to be honest. As a child, I wasn’t a fan of Batman. Although I had read Frank Miller’s “The Dark Knight Returns” at my local library and recognized the masterpiece for what it was, my young mind couldn’t get past the fact that Batman had no superpowers. To me, a superhero was defined by his powers. Oh, the…
I’m not really a Star Trek fan despite enjoying the first two films in this reboot series by J.J. Abrams. He has since left the franchise, moving on to Jedis and BB-8s, but “Star Trek” was definitely left in good hands with “Fast and the Furious” director Justin Lin. Or so I thought. “Star Trek Beyond” leaves the crew of…
I honestly had no idea what to expect going into “Train to Busan.” When I received the invitation to review the screener, all I saw was a poster of a man clutching his young daughter as they ran from what looked like a huge train wreck. Oh cool, I thought. Another fun Korean action movie! Maybe it would be like…
Hawkins, Indiana. 1983. A boy named Will goes missing on his way home from playing Dungeons and Dragons with his friends. At the same time, a young girl mysteriously appears who may have answers to his whereabouts. Meanwhile, a strange experimental lab is on the hunt for a possible monster who’s entered this dimension. It is up to Will’s three…
As mentioned when we first landed on Block Island, The Oar is one of the most popular places to hang out, night or day. It’s right on the water overlooking the boat slips, so you get a lovely view from almost every table. The entire place is decorated with people’s oars. Fresh peel ‘n’ eat shrimp, $9.95 for a half…
I ain’t afraid of no “Ghostbusters” remake. Should you be? This reboot of the 1984 classic has been pretty much condemned from day one. Was it due to the all female twist? Or maybe people were against remakes in general? Perhaps internet movie nerds just wanted to jump on the bandwagon of yet another movie stealing their precious childhood memories….
Take a look inside the latest Pokémon craze.
The much anticipated Pokemon Go just released to both iPhone and Android users today — and we’re already level 7. Here’s the ultimate guide to getting you started and on your way to becoming a Pokemon Master. iOS download (iTunes Store): link Android download (Google Play Store): link Getting started Once you’ve downloaded the app, log in via your Google…
Hayao Miyazaki’s critically acclaimed “My Neighbor Totoro” screens on Sunday, July 10 at 3 p.m. Have you heard the rumor about “My Neighbor Totoro”? The one where Totoro is actually a death god? And everyone dies? Totoro comes to bring those that see him to the afterlife. Go ahead and Google it. It’s just a rumor, so it’s not confirmed…
You may have noticed the military vessels pulling into Pearl Harbor over the past couple of days. Don’t worry, they come in peace.
Why you may want to drive to Mililani for a big messy burger.
See your favorite wrestlers at WWE Live on Wednesday, June 29 at the Blaisdell Arena.
