After two years of compiling traditional Chinese dishes with an island twist, Tom has lots of family recipes. Lynette Lo Tom is a woman of many accomplishments: former news reporter and anchor, Hawaiian Tel spokeswoman, marketing diva, mother. Now, having just published “A Chinese Kitchen,” she’s also a cookbook author. The self-proclaimed news junkie started out at All News Radio…
Extreme humidity and heavy morning rain didn’t stop thousands from attending the “Hawaii Five-O” season six premiere at Sunset on the Beach on Saturday. As emcee Billy V. told the crowd, “It seems to be raining everywhere on the island, except in Waikiki.” A majority of the cast came out to celebrate the season opener, including Alex O’Loughlin, Daniel Dae Kim,…
This year’s Chefs’ Private After Party, part of the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, took place at Japengo & SWIM at Hyatt Regency Waikiki, with amazing craft cocktails, spirits, late-night snacks, music and dancing. The five midnight snack stations featured eats by Isaac Bancaco of Andaz Maui, Greg and Gabi Denton of Portland’s Ox Restaurant, Marc Freiberg of Neiman Marcus…
Olympic medalists Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano announced that they are bringing Hawaii’s first ice skating show in 20 years to the Blaisdell Arena on November 20 and 21 yesterday, and wowed us with a little performance of their own. The show will feature a long list of international skating stars, and people are excited because it’s the first time…
Chef Michael Lofaro getting ready to dive into dinner. Photo provided by Grand Wailea. Lucky we live Hawaii. There is no place in the world like it, no culture like it, no food or language that embodies the paradise we live in. Thanks to conscious efforts to share Hawaii’s culture with the world, more people are aware of the many…
Honolulu has seen a huge surge in promoting appreciation of the arts in recent years, from music to photography and painting, and yes, to food. Stage Restaurant was an early pioneer in merging those art forms, but lately they’ve been taking it to a new level with edgier installations and contemporary musicians. You can get a taste of their latest…
Rice Fest 2015 marks the sixth annual festival celebrating Hawaii’s beloved food staple. Join other rice lovers in the Office Depot parking lot at Ward Village on Saturday from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. There will be tons of food (featuring rice, of course), activities, live entertainment, a Riceipe competition challenging some of Hawaii’s chefs to make their best rice…
After months of waiting … and waiting … and waiting, chef Lee Anne Wong’s newest restaurant is finally opening to the public Friday night. It seems quite fitting that the name is Hale Ohuna (which means “secret house” in Hawaiian), since her trial runs Sunday and last night were for insiders only, and invitees were forbidden to post anything significant…
Sponsored content By Steve T. Yeti, ambassador of Real Jobs Hawaii What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s happened to you at work? It’s probably child’s play compared to these four unfortunate souls that have endured some epic, embarrassing moments in the office and have lived to tell the tale. Here are our top office horror stories as told by some…
You may have noticed on my social media channels that I’ve been doing quite a few hikes lately around Oahu to change up my fitness routine. The latest was with a group, the Livable Hawai’i Kai Hui (LHK), that is working with the Trust for Public Land to save the Ka ‘Iwi coastline in East Oahu. If you’ve driven past Sandy Beach on…
I love urban movies. I love rap. I love N.W.A. In fact, their CD is still in rotation in my car stereo. That’s why “Straight Outta Compton” was my No. 1 most anticipated movie of the year. So did the movie live up to my expectations? Oh yeah, and then some. The acting was superb and the direction on point….
Juice cleanses have become extremely popular, but with so many different types — cold pressed, fresh squeezed, smoothies, master cleanses — it’s hard to discern between them all. Two of our bloggers Melissa Chang and Olena Heu recently went on a juice quest, trying two different three-day cleanses to offer some insight. Shaka Juice – owner Juri Ko Edwards Olena…
Soar above Keana Farms in Kahuku on a zip line.
Earth children, rejoice. These baubles will rock your world.
Sneak a peek at the cute kitties and pretty pineapples in this luxe line.
Have you ever felt unsure of the life path you were on? For singer and songwriter Tim Rose, uncertainty coalesced in a clear decision: Let Kickstarter decide. “I wanted to test the universe and I was feeling a lot of doubt and a lot of fear,” says Rose. “I love music so much. But could I do this as my…
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to the theater and watch “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,” one of the best films to come out this summer. This message will self-destruct at the end of this review. Oh, and Tom Cruise is the man. Nuff said. Here are five questions for “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.”…
Sponsored content By Steve T. Yeti, ambassador of Real Jobs Hawaii You submitted your resume two weeks ago to at least a dozen companies and not a single phone call. In a world of online applications, sometimes a little face-time with company reps is what you need to one-up competition. Job fairs are just the place to allow companies to…
Is America ready for another Griswold adventure? Does America even remember who the Griswolds are? Let’s take a look at five questions for Hollywood’s latest reboot, “Vacation.” What’s it about? It’s been 18 years since the last Griswold family vacation (“Vegas Vacation”) and now it’s time for a grownup Rusty (Ed Helms) to follow in his dad’s footsteps. In an…
Floating in the ocean is my favorite! Photo credit: Melissa Chang Ever wonder what it feels like to be weightless? Like astronauts in outer space, what would it be like to glide and drift like a feather in the dark, with just your breath to guide you? This is what I experienced my first time in a float tank (also known…
Actor, producer and director Edward James Olmos has probably been in the game longer than many of his fans have been alive. While most fans know him as Admiral Adama from “Battlestar Galactica,” the experience behind his quiet assurance reaches far beyond the world of BSG. Olmos started out as a rock musician, playing well-known Sunset Strip clubs with his…
Mid-Pacific Innovators. Artists. Individuals. Photos: Mid-Pacific Institute President, Paul Turnbull, Ph. D. At Mid-Pacific, we see children with original ideas and perspectives, with dreams, aspirations, emotions and insights. We see students who celebrate these many characteristics and interests… and define for themselves who they are and how they learn. Mid-Pacific students are Innovators, Artists, and Individuals. Mid-Pacific is a…
We’re giving away a set of four tickets to Ballet Hawaii’s opening night of “Alice (in Wonderland)” at Blaisdell Concert Hall, featuring principal dancers from Washington Cincinnati, Eugene and Carolina Ballets. The show opens on Friday, Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m., followed by another evening performance on Saturday, Aug. 8, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Aug. 9. To enter,…
To paraphrase male model extraordinaire Derek Zoolander, “What is this? A movie made for ants?!” No, it’s a movie made for not just comic book fans, but also all movie fans in general. Marvel continues to bring on the hits with its latest superhero film. Here are five questions for “Ant-Man.” What’s it about? Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is a…
