A classic HONOLULU cover, recreated
When we found a cover we loved, we decided to try it again.
Design director Erik Ries was so captivated by this November 1970 Holiday Annual cover that he was moved to recreate it.
Aloha Taipei! Weathering the storm
I’m going out of order on my blog posts for obvious reasons today: As you know, Typhoon Soulik hit Taiwan yesterday, a category 3 typhoon that caused quite a bit of havoc on the coast of this island nation. Fortunately, Taipei itself is surrounded by mountains, so some of the storm’s impact was absorbed there before hitting the city.I know…
Nonstop Movies: ‘Grown Ups 2’
Is “Grown Ups 2” really an Adam Sandler movie? Let’s go through the Sandler movie checklist. Pee jokes – check. Poo jokes – check. Fart jokes – check. Jokes about other various bodily functions – check. Boob jokes – check. Hot wife/girlfriend for Sandler – check. Friends of Sandler who only appear in Sandler movies – check. Obscure Saturday Night…
Aloha Taipei! The Shi Lin night market
As you read this, we’re awaiting Typhoon Soulik to hit Taiwan, but in the meantime you can read about what we did on our first night.The Shi Lin night market is Taipei’s largest one, with 540 stalls in a maze of vendors. Make no mistake, although it’s become touristy over the years, it is still crawling with thousands of locals….
Aloha Taipei! Day 1
I’m a day behind in my blogs due to a different work schedule from Cat Toth (@Thedailydish), who is with me on this Taiwan adventure, but hopefully you will find this useful.As you know, Hawaiian Airlines launched their inaugural direct flight to Taipei this week, and we went along to see what this destination has to offer — an exciting…
Do this! July 11-14
King Kekai ‘Wait On Me’ Listening Party ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 12 Local artist King Kekai throws a listening party, with complimentary food and drinks, for his new album, “Wait On Me,” which mixes tracks ranging from hip-hop and EDM to island music. Keep an ear out for his stuff on local radio stations!Take a look at…
Your guide to 2013 Korean Festival
The 12th annual Korean Festival gets underway Friday and Saturday at Kapiolani Park. Along with the annual food, music, dancing and cultural displays, this year’s highlights include Friday’s screening of the Korean blockbuster film, “Masquerade,” Saturday night’s performance by K-pop star Kim Tae Woo and the first-ever Shin Ramen-eating contest on Saturday afternoon.When: July 12-13, from 4-10 p.m. (Friday) and…
Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Truffaux
You may have noticed a growing number of men and women wearing hats as a fashion statement lately (not just our Ed Morita!). Celebs like Bruno Mars, Anuhea Jenkins, and Jody Kamisato are known for their signature fedoras, and it’s still a unique enough fashion statement that those hats stand out. So how do you get a spiffy look like…
A look inside CoXist Studio
CoXist Studio — headed up by Casea Collins-Wright and her partner, UH Manoa School of Architecture professor Jason Selley — has evolved into one of the most versatile venues in Kakaako. Originally started last fall as an Urban Design project, the space is raw enough to accommodate any kind of art show or event, yet has unique accents of its…
Hawaii dance group, Hype, advances on “America’s Got Talent”
The forecast is sunny for Hype, a three-man dance squad from Honolulu which has advanced to the Las Vegas round of “America’s Got Talent.”
Field Notes: A Koko Crater Experience
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Koko Crater Trail.
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Koko Crater Trail.
Jazz Age glamour hits Honolulu
Last Friday, fashion bloggers and industry professionals were invited to an intimate and private gathering at Tiffany & Co. in Waikiki for an exclusive viewing of the store’s Gatsby-inspired collections. Attendees donned 1920s ensembles and the pieces created specifically for the 2013 remake of “The Great Gatsby” film. The Jazz Age celebrated youth culture over the tastes of older generations….
Chinee like me: Aloha Taipei!
Shilin Night Market, Taipei, Taiwan. 士林夜市 by druchoyActually, the above title may not be appropriate, since Taiwanese people do not want to be known as part of China. The true PC way to refer to Taiwan and its people is “Taiwanese,” keeping their nationality distinctly separate from the Chinese. Still, the cultures, food and bloodline are too similar to ignore,…
Brug Bakery opens in Shirokiya
Hawaii people are so funny: Open a new store or restaurant, usually grab-and-go, and people will line up to try it. Offer a free gift, and you’re guaranteed to get people camping out! Such was the case with Brug, the new bakery at Shirokiya in the former Saint Germain space. They had been open since June 21, but yesterday was…
Hawaii: In Real Life ~ DareShare
By now you’ve heard about (and use) Instagram and Tumblr, the photo sharing apps that push out to Facebook and/or Twitter to share those photos even further. People love sharing photos and making them fun with clever poses and captions. Well, local boy and McKinley grad Hoala Greevy has taken that addiction a step further with his new app, DareShare…
Open house of the week: A deal in Kahala Kua
Homes in Kahala Kua don’t come on the market often, so don’t miss out on this newly-listed four-bedroom home.
Neighbor island real estate: Maui
If you’re looking for real estate in Hawaii and nothing on Oahu is fitting, perhaps a neighbor island might be more to your liking.
Late adds to Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events
Weekend Picks - Saturday, June 29, 2013
Shop Punch Trunk Love What: Shop a special trunk show and sale at The Butik featuring ccdoodle with discounts up to 25 percent off (keep an eye out for Christy Chung's new ikat crossbody bags) and Stella & Dot jewelry. The entire store will also be up to 50 percent off, plus enjoy free refreshments by Bubble Puff & Tea….
Nonstop Movies: ‘White House Down’
So exactly how much destruction is director Roland Emmerich capable of? The director of “Independence Day,” “2012,” “Godzilla” and “The Day After Tomorrow” certainly is no stranger to laying waste to complete cities, even the world. This time, with “White House Down,” his destruction is limited to a single residence, but it just so happens to be the residence of…
Hawaii: In Real Life extra ~ Na Kane
Many of you are familiar with Chippendales, the Thunder From Down Under, and other similar male revues. Well, there’s a new show in town, but what makes it different from the others?I headed over to the Alii Kai Catamaran at Pier 5 to catch “Na Kane – The Men of Paradise” as the guys rehearsed for their big debut on…
Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Indigo
If you haven’t heard the buzz in the last week, Indigo — the Eurasian restaurant in Chinatown that had been closed due to a fire — has not just reopened, but has a new menu. When a locker room fire damaged the restaurant three months ago, owner/chef Glenn Chu wasn’t sure if he would re-open. Personal and financial challenges made…
Tasting the ‘aina: wrapping up
Many of you know that “‘aina” means “land” in Hawaiian. Did you know that it also means “meal” or “nourish?” It’s interesting, but difficult for Western language speakers to grasp, because we are accustomed to having individual words have their own meaning. However, like Asian words and characters, the Hawaiian language is presented in entire concepts, which allows for some…
Nonstop Movies: ‘Monsters University’
zzzZZZZ………zzzZZZZ……..snore…..skdjfklejlk…what? The movie is over? Oh good, let me out of this theater.Okay, well maybe “Monsters University” wasn’t THAT bad, and I didn’t actually fall asleep, but there’s no doubt I was agonizingly bored throughout the film. As a prequel to one of my least favorite Pixar films, “Monsters, Inc.” I really wasn’t expecting much out of this unnecessary back…
Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Haute Confectionery Boutique
The next time you’re headed to the mainland and realize you’ve forgotten to get a couple of local gifts for friends, don’t fret … well, not if you’re on Hawaiian Airlines. You now have another omiyage option that will appeal to people of all ages: Cookies from Haute Confectionery Boutique.Elizabeth Hata Watanabe (yes, of the Y. Hata family) has a…
