I headed to Sapporo with four friends because we won a tour from Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel — we just had to provide our own air fare. What fun! After a full day in the city, the Treasure Island bus picked us up and whisked us out to the country.Although it’s a mellow farm town, Furano is known to Japanese…
Alfred Hitchcock directed over 52 films. To put that into perspective, that’s roughly the number of films directed by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, combined. Over his 50-year career, Hitch was an innovator, an icon and one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history. But don’t take my word for it. Every Thursday in October, Consolidated Theatres Ward is…
More than 50 dumpling recipes, from the classic pork and chive to a chicken parm shu mai.
It was Saturday night, May 21, 2005. The host was Lindsey Lohan and the musical guest was Coldplay. My then-girlfriend, now-wife, and I were living in New York City for almost two years, and we finally got tickets to “Saturday Night Live.” I was excited. Fan-boy excited. I started watching SNL as a kid — a little too young to…
If you thought Denzel Washington was a bad ass before, wait until you see him in “The Equalizer.” Based on a popular TV show from the ‘80s (which I’ve never seen), Washington plays Robert McCall, a man who wishes to live a quiet life and bury his mysterious past by working at a hardware store and quietly reading his book…
Gubernatorial candidates sought to paint themselves as change agents as they seek to replace ousted Gov. Neil Abercrombie.
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.
Photo by Ed MoritaHighway Inn in Kaka‘ako played host to a unique launch party for Brother Noland Conjugation’s new book, “The Hawaiian Survival Handbook.”Featuring food gathered by Conjugation and prepared by the Highway Inn staff, guest were also treated to live performances by Raiatea Helm, John Cruz and Henry Kapono.Here’s a look at Brother Noland’s SurvivALOHA Pa‘ina: SurvivALOHA Paina ◄…
ÑPhoto by Melissa ChangOne day, Vino Italian Tapas Chef Keith Endo was shooting the breeze with his boss, D.K. Kodama, about food ideas and how to draw business to the restaurant for lunch. Vino, as you may know, is only open for dinner and sits dark during the day, and this was a way to make use of the space.The…
The Haul2HI showroom now has double the space for more displays and décor ideas.
Exotic earrings made with precious metals and dangling gems.
This week, explore art from all over the world, take a nighttime jog in the park and two-step to country music.
Photo: Brad GodaA Bollywood Robin Hood takes the audience on a swashbuckling, sari-wearing journey at Tenney Theatre complete with slapstick, and catchy songs and some feel-good lessons. Honolulu Theatre for Youth opens its 60th season with this original romp written by company actor Alvin Chan. The antics, which include lots of audience participation opportunities, kept even young preschoolers in the crowd…
When I told my wife I had an idea for a column called, “My summer in baby jail,” this was her reply… “Oh, you’re in baby jail? Oh, YOU’RE in baby jail? OH, YOU’RE IN BABY JAIL?” Then she threw her breast pump at me. I’m sure she would’ve jump-kicked me in the throat, but she was in the middle…
The second annual North Shore Food Summit happens today and tomorrow at Waimea Valley, and although chefs and other food industry citizens will make up most of the attendance, all interested individuals are invited to participate. You can learn about Hawaii’s food system and issues through keynote presentations, discussion panels, and working groups as well as a full day of field trips…
Jake Shimabukuro exudes a calmness that initially may be characterized as mellow and understated, but as he discusses the evolution of his music, it’s clear Hawai‘i’s biggest ukulele ambassador is a replica of his musical style — perhaps quiet at first, but then full of thought, energy and ambition. Shimabukuro is in the midst of another world tour. This year,…
The Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival held its finale event, It’s a Food World After All, on the beach Sunday at Ko Olina Lagoon. It was a relaxed and fun way for the nine-day festival to wrap up, with 15 chefs offering creative dishes and several noteworthy winemakers on hand pouring select vintages. The evening ended with an elaborate fireworks…
The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival continued Friday with two day events, Laulima at He’eia and A Farmers’ Food Show Chef Welcome Reception, an invite-only gathering at Pier 38, where the daily Honolulu fish auction is held. Sponsored by Kamehameha Schools, farmers and chefs showcased the bounty of Hawai’i using locally grown and produced ingredients.Lots of local and celeb chefs…
This year, the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival after-party was moved to The Republik on Friday night, with food tents featuring innovative sample plates by six of Hawaii’s top chefs and guest mixologists from New York creating cocktails inside, with live music by Irie Love and NESIAN N.I.N.E. The star of the show was DJ /Chef Hubert Keller, known both…
Photo by Ed MoritaA Lucky Modern Buddha Belly put 1,000 diners poolside at The Modern Honolulu Thursday night, grazing at 14 star-chef-studded stations and sipping Asian-inspired cocktails and wines poured by the vintners themselves. Spotted: Legions of off-duty chefs, including the ponytailed Hubert Keller of SF’s Fleur de Lys, Jose Garces of Iron Chef fame, and Masaharu Morimoto, whose Morimoto…
Get a first look at Pixar’s new animated short film.
Watch this exclusive video from our September cover shoot. We talk behind the scenes with chef Lee Anne Wong.
Happy birthday to the King of Pop.
Bruschetta with bleu cheese.Why would someone with a promising professional career quit his job and give up everything they’ve worked for, to pursue a new path starting from the bottom? Passion! Mari Taketa and I had the honor of meeting and getting to know Kai Rilliet, owner of View Street Bread, who ditched his job as a strategic marketing coordinator…
