Best of Nonstop: Local-style pupu
There’s no better way to wind down from a day of work or kick start an evening than with localstyle pupu. Here are some places that serve up truly ono apps. Vote now » Cafe Duck Butt ◄ Back Next…
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Best of Nonstop: Creative sweet treats
Desserts to eat on the go (or in a dark corner) have taken off. These five keep our appetites whetted with creative, delicious twists. Vote now » Fairycakes ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 Honolulu's original mobile cupcakery…
Best of Nonstop: Innovative restaurant
From pop-ups to oyster bars, these newcomers have made eating in Honolulu exciting. Vote now » Broadway Seafood & Oyster Bar ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 Penn Cove, Kumamoto, Stellar Bay Gold: Honolulu's first full oyster bar…
Best of Nonstop: Laulau
When laulau is good, it’s luscious and rich, meaty and juicy, the heart of any worthy Hawaiian plate. Vote now » Helena's Hawaiian Food ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 The one that made Adam Richman swoon when…
Best of Nonstop: New food truck
Lunch wagons have been in the Islands for decades. But a new generation of food trucks has shifted the culinary streetscape with Twitter, Facebook and gourmet fare. Vote now » Da Ala Cart ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of…
Best of Nonstop: Pizza
Whether it’s New York-style, kiawe wood-fired or just classic pizza, these nominees have raised the bar for pies in this town. Vote now » Antonio's New York Pizzeria ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 Fuhgeddaboutit already. Antonio's sets…
Nonstop eats archive
Did this: Taste of East Oahu Taste of East Oahu ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 16 Taste of East Oahu took place at Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church on Kalanianaole Highway. It was the perfect setting for…
Nonstop eats
The team behind Nonstop stays on top of the latest eateries and eating trends in Honolulu. Here’s where we’ve been.Eat the Street Mililani Eat the Street Mililani ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 30 Hello, Eat the Street. But…
Did this: Rice Fest 2011
September is officially National Rice Month, and what better way to celebrate Hawaii’s most cherished grain than with a festival dedicated to it? Yesterday was the second annual Rice Fest, expanded in its new location at Magic Island, filled with…
Ag in the City & the Eat Local Challenge
Once again, Kanu Hawaii is asking people across the state to participate in its annual Eat Local Challenge — but this time, it has been expanded from a week to a whole month. During September, the organization wants us to eat…
Eat the Street Spicy
It was a beautiful evening in Kaka’ako (no rain!), as another edition of Eat the Street — this one focusing on all things spicy — unfolded. Although an estimated 4,800 turned out, the lines were manageable and the mood was…
Eat the Street debut: Puffettes Egg Puff
ETS Spicy loads our favorite Kaka’ako block with 38 food trucks and street food vendors tonight, people, and in addition to the expected stars of the Scoville scale — jalapenos, wasabi, Thai spice, Korean spice, Indian spice and the like…
Who’s coming: Eat the Street Spicy
Friday’s Eat the Street indulges in all things spicy, with nearly all 38 vendors serving up special dishes to celebrate this month’s “turn up the heat” theme.In July, some 6,000 eaters came out to ETS, the biggest turnout yet. It…
Nonstop turns the big 1
This morning — on Nonstop Honolulu’s first anniversary — I rise to edit another day’s edition of our local entertainment site. But unlike most mornings, where I take for granted that there’s always something new in our story queue, I…
Night Lights Weekend Wrapup Aug. 12-14
So I’ve finally figured out how to be in most or all of the places I want to be any given night. The trick is not to stay too long. While the downside of this is that I miss some…
M&M eats: Canton Seafood Restaurant
M&M eats: Canton Seafood Restaurant ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 9 by Melissa ChangNonstopWhile watching our last M&M adventure to the North Shore, comedian Andy Bumatai said he laughed so hard, he fell off his chair. So for…
Party pics: Grylt grand opening
Pics: Grylt grand opening ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 26 This new take-out place opened its doors in the old Blazin' Steaks location at Manoa Marketplace on June 16, but had a grand opening party last night to…
Who’s coming: Eat the Street Garlic
Friday’s Eat the Street focuses on the pungent bulb we especially love here in Hawaii. That’s right, this month’s food truck rally will be all about garlic, with 33 vendors lined up to serve up delectably garlicky dishes.Some dishes that…
Did this: Mangoes at the Moana
Mango fiends were out in force on Saturday, converging on Waikiki for the annual Mangoes at the Moana fest. Recipe contest (free tastings!), best mango contest (more free tastings!), mango seminars and wellness products: The king of summer fruits in…
M&M Eats: A North Shore adventure
We made an excursion to the North Shore to check out the food truck scene there … beyond shrimp. What else is worth the drive? Come along as our tasting duo, Mari Taketa and Melissa Chang, hop in Nonstop editor…
Eat the Street Pig Out!
More than 4,000 hungry eaters — the best turnout to date — came out for Friday’s Eat the Street, a pig-themed event with amazing pork dishes from more than two dozen food trucks and street food vendors.In honor of the…
Eat the Street ‘Pig Out’ contest
In honor of tonight’s pig-themed Eat the Street, Nonstop Honolulu is holding a contest to crown the event’s best pork dish. Nonstop’s Mari Taketa, Melissa Chang and Catherine Toth will be tasting dishes and naming a winner who showcases pork…
Who’s coming: Eat the Street Pig Out!
Friday’s Eat the Street food truck rally is all about piggin’ out, with most of the 28 vendors crafting special pork dishes in honor of this month’s theme. Come try Baja Style Mexican Food’s roast pork taco bar, Tiki Truck’s…
Great Debate: Curly vs. flat saimin noodles
It’s not breaking news: people in Hawaii love their noodle dishes.And we’re not afraid to debate them, either.Case in point: Nonstop’s Mari Taketa (@nonstopmari) sparked a spirited online debate with her blog about saimin — and how much she doesn’t…
