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O‘ahu, Video

Oahu’s new restaurant reality: How Shokudo will look when it reopens

Eateries that reopen for dine-in customers starting next Friday must follow new rules for social distancing, face masks and sanitizing
Thomas Obungen,

As June 5 nears — the date when Oahu restaurants can finally reopen for dine-in customers — many are in a mad dash to figure out how to comply with new rules for safety and sanitation. Tables must be spaced at least six feet apart. Face masks will be required for guests, except when seated at tables, and front-of-house staff. Menus and…
Parent to Parent

How To Give Your Keiki a Haircut at Home During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Six brave parents give their keiki haircuts while stylists on Oʻahu are closed. See their photos!
Laura Dornbush,

Photo: Courtesy of Laura Dornbush You have worn many hats during the COVID-19 pandemic—parent, teacher, concierge, short- order cook, to name a few—but I bet you never thought hairstylist would be one of them. Of course, if you are like me, you have literally been wearing a hat to hide those embarrassing highlight roots.  As with all things during the…

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O‘ahu, Video

New Higoto brings elevated bento, musubi to Kaimuki

Just opened May 14, this one's a hidden gem waiting to be discovered
Thomas Obungen,

Higoto Japanese Eatery opened May 14, at a time when takeout is the only option for restaurants open during the pandemic. Luckily, takeout is exactly what Nobu Kurokawa, former owner of Kona Kai Sushi up the hill on the same stretch of Waialae Avenue, had in mind for his lineup of elevated bento bowls, musubi, cup sushi, salads and inari…

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At Home, Dating, Fun, Katie Kenny, Local Culture, Things To Do

Love Lockdown: Plan a Date While You and Your Partner Shelter at Home Together

Hawai‘i may have shifted into the new “safer at home” phase but we’re still not going to be able to treat our significant others to a romantic night out on the town any time soon. So here are 6 ideas to help you make your live-in lover feel a bit more special.
Katie Kenny,

6 ideas to help you make your live-in lover feel a bit more special.

food delivered from midnight hi
O‘ahu, Video

New Midnight Hi delivers midnight munchies

Midnight Hi is satisfying late-night appetites for spicy mac and cheese, giant cookies and assorted fries by the pound
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta, Thomas Obungen,

Enormous chocolate chip cookies bigger than your head. Two pounds of assorted fries with tubs of dipping sauce. Tater tots covered with mac and cheese, sriracha aioli AND Flaming Hot Cheetos. It’s clear that all inhibitions are lost when you order delivery from Midnight Hi, the latest business pivot to emerge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then again, who cares about inhibitions when the…

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At Home, Film & Television, People & Profiles, Surfing & SUP, Things To Do, Wahine

Hawai‘i’s World Champion Surfer Carissa Moore Wants You to Feel More Love and Aloha. Her First Film Shows What That Looks Like

Our very own Olympics rep and champion’s “RISS: A Film About More Love,” is giddy, heartfelt, intimate and family friendly—perfect for these trying times. Join Moore for a Q&A as it debuts on Facebook Thursday, or stream it on The Red Bull Channel starting Monday.
Don Wallace,

Our very own Olympics rep and champion’s “RISS: A Film About More Love,” is giddy, heartfelt, intimate and family friendly—perfect for these trying times.

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Film & Television, Local Culture, Music, Neighborhood: North Shore, People & Profiles

Everything We Wanted to Know About North Shore’s Thunderstorm Artis

Thunderstorm Artis is currently one of Top 17 contestants on “The Voice,” and performed “live” from home last night on NBC. We, and the coaches, loved his amazing performance—especially his whistling. Here, he opens up about his Hawai‘i faves, what it’s like working with the coaches and how he got his unforgettable name.
Stacey Makiya,

Thunderstorm Artis opens up about his Hawai‘i faves, what it’s like working with the coaches and how he got his unforgettable name.

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Coronavirus, Health & Wellness, Jayna Omaye, News & City Life

Life Interrupted: Tips and Advice From Five Local Psychologists and Mental Health Experts

We’re all in this together, and we have a month more of staying at home. So, how can we help ourselves and others get through this pandemic? We asked local experts to weigh in.
Jayna Omaye,

We’re all in this together, and we have a month more of staying at home. So, how can we help ourselves and others get through this pandemic? We asked local experts to weigh in.

Piggy Bank

How to Throw the Ultimate Family Party at Home

From a bubble bash to building a campsite, here are party ideas to help you celebrate your family.
Cathy Cruz-George,

Congratulations, families! We’ve successfully completed over a month of social distancing. Now let’s celebrate—with our own kids in our own homes. For inspiration, we’ve rounded up party ideas complete with crafts, games and treats. If some materials are not available at home, that’s OK. Part of the fun is to improvise and get creative with keiki.     1. Pancakes and Pajama Party  Photos:…

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At Home, Film & Television, Katie Kenny, Local Culture, Music, Things To Do, Video

How to Watch Jack Johnson’s “Kōkua Festival 2020: Live From Home” in Hawai‘i

The Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation’s annual music festival has adapted to the new normal and brings us all a streaming music festival straight to our homes on Saturday, April 25. Catch Ziggy Marley, Thunderstorm Artis from “The Voice” and Anuhea as well as home cooking lessons from some of Hawaiʻi’s top chefs.
Katie Kenny,

The Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation’s annual music festival has adapted to the new normal and brings us a streaming music festival straight to our homes on Saturday, April 25.

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#TrashyGourmet: Furikake Spam, chicken pot pie, youtiao shoyu hot dog

Part 2 of our zhuzzed-up pantry staple series because after a month at home we're so over plain fried Spam
Frolic Hawai‘i,

Week 5 of stay-at-home and we’ve been cooking the same things over and over. Wait, not! When Frolickers Jason Chin, Thomas Obungen and Gregg Hoshida started taking everyday foods, elevating them through fancy plating or the addition of higher-end ingredients and posting their dishes on social media under the hashtag #TrashyGourmet, the idea took off. After all, who doesn’t have…