With the imminent arrival of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, we know our mobile-savvy readers probably are contemplating the big question of the moment: Upgrade, defect or hold out for something better, later? Even among our Frolic team,…
We’ve been hearing a lot about North Shore’s current food truck scene and how it’s evolved way beyond garlic shrimp plates. Although the guidebooks and tours may still lead visitors to the likes of Giovanni, Fumi, Mackey and Romy, hidden…
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…
Table of contents from HONOLULU Magazine's August 2014 issue.
SPJ Award-winning stories covered everything from UH football to same-sex marriage.
There’s a lot of good food in Hawaii, but have you had a real dining adventure? I got to have one, literally, when two Maui businesses decided to collaborate and take their entities to a new level.One is Happy Opu,…
Meatball ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 40 First you choose your meatball, then your topping, then your starch (or greens). At Meatball, it's all about the ... what else? Six different kinds (beef, chicken, veg, etc.) can be…
Stewed beef wonton noodles from Rainbow Tea Stop—only $5.75! Find more super cheap eats in this month's cover story. Photo: Steve Czerniak Features The Painful Path to Same-Sex Marriage in Hawaii A first-person account of the saga. by curt sanburn…
By Laurie OueSpecial to NonstopI’ve always liked uni. I can’t even recall my first taste. For as long as I can remember, uni has always been the first thing I order at a sushi bar. Lots of times I’m the…
We have some exciting news to share about Nonstop Honolulu, which we, as a team, believe will help us greatly enhance the website and expand our audience. We’re being acquired by aio, which owns a family of Hawai‘i-based businesses in…
By Alysha KomenakaSpecial to NonstopSushi is one of those staple foods in Hawaii I could eat practically every day. While growing up, my favorite sushi was unagi, and my father used to take me to The Pagoda’s sushi bar for…
All you ever wanted to know about Hawaii's favorite fish.
I love all types of pizza. My pizza addiction started when I played baseball and soccer as a kid, eating pepperoni and cheese pizzas from the big chains. In college, I was introduced to the Chicago deep dish, a close…
HONOLULU Magazine Table of Contents for December 2013 issue.
Almost 1,000 people turned out for Chefs For Hope, a benefit event to raise funds for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, with 100 percent of ticket sales donated to the Salvation Army’s Haiyan Relief Fund. Chef Chai Chaowasaree spearheaded the effort…
By Brandon Suyeoka Special to Nonstop I recently was asked to contribute a guest blog post for Nonstop’s Our Top 5 series. Without hesitation, I jumped at the chance since they wanted my opinion on ramen. Let me just start…
You were the Willy Wonka of shave ice, with a heart as big as your famous cones
Unless you just arrived in Hawaii, you’ve probably been suffering with me for the last week through excessive humidity, vog and near 90-degree weather. It’s not summer anymore, but in this town, it’s almost always a good time to get…
Carey Bennett is the co-owner of Happy Hour Pal, a free, Hawaii-based app that went national in April. Since she obviously has been to every happy hour in town, we asked her to tell us about her top five happy…
Pork ruled on a mellow Friday night in Kakaako, with porcine-inspired sweet and savory dishes on offer from more than 40 food trucks and street food vendors. Among them: Hank Adaniya of Hank’s Haute Dogs, Alan Wong and Goren Streng…
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…
Table of contents for the July 2013 issue of HONOLULU Magazine.
I have a soft spot for Mari Taketa’s sister, Lori (although she only comments on Mari’s blogs!) — not just because she is my classmate, but also because in recent years, she’s developed an allergy to gluten … like the…
Earlier this month, after murmurs that “Top Chef” finalist Sheldon Simeon would be doing a four-night collaboration at Vintage Cave, I received a text from fellow Nonstop blogger Mari Taketa asking, “Are you going to the Sheldon Simeon collab at…
