Last night, Ed Morita and I got to go on a familiarization tour put on by Starwood and Kyo-ya to get us … well, familiar with the retailers that are part of a group called the Collections of Waikiki. The stores are spread throughout the Sheraton Waikiki, the Royal Hawaiian, the Moana Surfrider, and the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani.To make it…
While on a Collections of Waikiki tour of shops in the Sheraton Waikiki with fellow Nonstopper, Melissa Chang, we found Bruce Shimabukuro in Ukulele Puapua wowing customers with his ukulele skills.
If you’ve parked at the Honolulu Zoo in recent weeks, you’ve probably spent more time trying to figure out the new pay stations than searching for change in your glove compartment.In July the city turned over the operation of the zoo parking lot to APARC Systems, which took away the meters and installed new solar-powered pay stations, the first of…
It’s kind of a sensitive subject for some of us, but — hey, we all have grandparents, right? — I want to talk to you about helping Lanakila Pacific Meals on Wheels, to help our kupuna.Last year, Lanakila Pacific experimented with this synchronized dining event, and it was so popular, they’re doing it again. At 6 p.m. on October 7,…
I thought we had done better than yesterday in Duke’s OceanFest 2010.But the scores don’t lie.Our women’s team — we surfed for Outrigger Hotel & Resorts — racked up 96 points yesterday. Today, we barely scraped 76.What gives?Well, first of all, the conditions were different. It was windier and choppier than yesterday. And the waves weren’t as consistent. Still, we —…
I tagged along with Nonstop Honolulu foodie Mari Taketa last night to the Moana Surfrider’s “Tree to Table Mango Throwdown,” a food and wine event that doubled as a fundraiser for the Culinary Institute of the Pacific. There were 17 food stations and about 40 different wines. You can see Mari’s write up on the event here.As the title says,…
Happy 10th Birthday, eHarmony!Now why is that millions of Americans are still single?Or, at least, why am I still single?See, the ads almost worked for me. I was lured in by the seemingly sincere couples — all of whom weren’t bad looking, by the way — who had found love online. They filled out that ridiculously long questionnaire — friends of mine…
The Pirates drank our rum and ate our pizza, but left our women.
Alan Wong’s hosts an egg recipe contest and other promotions throughout August.
Communications expert Pam Chambers talks about her signature style: hats.
My nights start early, and end late—4 a.m. late. While the bars are prepping to close, my friends and I are discussing food.
Fresh Cafe is a place where you’ll find great food, music and incredible art all under one roof.
Christmas is still 6 months away, but I thought that this would be a good time to share my Hawaii nightlife wish list… just in case someone wants to give me a gift this year.
A fundraiser for a Hawaii-based jerk crew.
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events. Get LOST What: LOST geeks unite! Watch the Season 6 premiere three days before the rest of the world at a special Sunset on the Beach event. Cast members will attend, so you can swoon over Sawyer in person. Get there early to snag a spot on the beach, because thousands of…
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events. Get LOST What: LOST geeks unite! Watch the Season 6 premiere three days before the rest of the world at a special Sunset on the Beach event. Cast members will attend, so you can swoon over Sawyer in person. Get there early to snag a spot on the beach, because thousands of…
Watch as we go on a Honolulu bar tour and taste-test these drinks at Nobu, Lewer’s Lounge, Thirtyninehotel, Oceans 808 and Shokudo.
Stop working and start watching this 1961 cartoon about getting to Hawaii.
When anxiety runs high, we remember that these bars are assets to our community. For our annual Best Bars feature story, we found these places and we lift our glasses high in salute.
Halloween will not fall on a Friday or Saturday again until 2014, so you had better take advantage of all the parties going on this weekend.
Your commitment to a keeping your face looking as smooth and plump as a teenager’s is verging on an S and M ritual. You’ve subjected yourself to laser burns and acid peels, and have even considered needle injections and going under the knife. But beauty doesn’t have to be so tortuous. Helen Rapoza, owner of Kahala day spa Helen’s Haven,…
Troubling conditions at Kuhio Park Terrace are getting national notice.
Check out this amazing bridal dress created by Honolulu’s own…
See the 35th Anniversary of Hula’s, the opening of the “Curators of Hawaiian Music” at the Royal Hawaiian and jazz night at the Lotus Hotel.
