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Silent but deadly lunchroom fails

Sponsored contentBy Steve T. Yeti, ambassador of Real Jobs HawaiiIn Hawaii, the holidays mean potlucks. And that means a whole lot of leftovers. But be mindful of what you Tupperware to work the next day. When the aroma of leftovers…

Aloha Tokyo! The Cup Noodles Museum

It sounds kind of touristy, but you might have fun at the Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama if you have the time.  Many of my friends have been through this attraction, and it is actually pretty interesting if you look…

Craziest ice cream flavors on Oahu

July is National Ice Cream month and I can’t think of a better reward on a hot summer night than an icy, creamy cone. So when the assignment of sleuthing out Oahu’s strangest, most unusual and just plain weirdest ice…

Cheap fun eats in Tokyo

Tokyo can be expensive, but there are many cheap, filling restaurants that are popular with the city’s denizens. I saw some great spots on this trip, but didn’t have enough time to go in. There was the ramen shop right…

Star Pieces From 7 Local Jewelry Lines

Local designers know that when black and gold kaleid, sparks fly. Keep these shining styles on hand and you'll be the bright of the party.

Strengthen Your Kids’ Immune Systems The Natural Way

  NUTRITION Get your kids to eat their veggies! (Corn and potatoes do not count. Nutritionally, these are starches more than vegetables). Vegetables are loaded with the nutrients essential to the functioning of a healthy immune system.   If your…

Aloha Taipei! Discovering the city

 Our tour guide, Theresa, at right, with Sherrie from Big Island Candies.Back to our regular programming … we had a full day, with a tour of the National Palace Museum, Taipei 101, and lunch at Din Tai Fung during the…

Hawaii's Best Bars: Outdoor Edition

What could be finer than fresh air and a view with your pau hana drinks? These 12 bars stand out from the rest, and remind us—lucky we live Hawaii.

Healthy Lifestyle Tips from a Pescetarian Honolulu Mom

  Through the magic of social media, more specifically Instagram, I recently reconnected with a long lost friend after 15 plus years. It happened one day after stumbling upon a delicious photo stream posted by someone by the name “iheartnatto”…

Sneak peek: Taste of Marukai

Tickets are sold out for Thursday’s Taste of Marukai, a first ever for the eight-year-old fest. For the 800 of you who’ll show up at the wholesale chain’s Dillingham store for one of the quirkiest, most fun showcases of Japanese…

Geometry-inspired accessories

1// Bliss Lau Fractal antique brass and leather necklace, $169, I Am Shop, 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 111, 593-2767.  2// Imi Jewelry Stones 18K gold-fill necklace, $70, The Butik, 1067 Kapiolani Blvd. #A3, 593-4484. 3&4// A.wattz brass and gold-filled-wire drop…

Valentine's Day gift ideas for your besties

Guys may come and go, but BFFs, like diamonds, are forever. So, whether or not you've got a hot date tomorrow, don't forget to share the love with your girlfriends. [From: Brie] 1// Great for a date night or drinks with…

A Valentine to remember

It’s Valentine’s Eve, and you don’t have anything planned. Maybe you’re last minute, or just waiting to find something different. Whatever the case, we have a couple of ideas for you to help keep you out of trouble but still…

Foodscene: February

Feb. 1 & 2: Punahou Carnival1601 Punahou St.11 a.m. to 11 p.m.It’s the first weekend of February, which means the teriburgers, crusty malasadas and mango chutney you wait for all year are finally here. Don’t forget the rides, white elephant…

Sunday’s Ohana Fest: What to eat, see, do

Are you going to Sunday’s Ohana Festival in Moiliili? After missing it last year, and then flagellating ourselves over all your Instagrams, Twitpics and Facebook pics of the glorious eats and more, we are so there. This year we’re primed.…

Mikinola opens Hawaii Kai boutique

Reasons to drive out to Hawaii Kai: • Hike up a ridiculously steep mountain. • Snorkel with fish. • Stock up at Costco (admit it, it's way less chaotic out here). Now add "Shop at Mikinola" to the list. Because…

Weekend Picks - September 27, 2012

Shop On the Market What: Help kick off the launch of Honolulu Night Market at Kakaako, a monthly event that will take over Auahi St. with food, fashion, music, art, and, of course, shopping. Enjoy a T&C Surf skate team…

Weekend Picks - August 16, 2012

Shop Model Citizen What: Shop the newest pieces from B2C Jewelry, Pure Joy Adornments and Florencia Arias when Super Citizen hosts its first trunk show since moving to Kahala Mall. Also, get your first look at Florencia Arias' new fall…

Foodscene: July

July 6: National Fried Chicken DayWay more than wings and drumsticks: chicken nuggets, Korean fried chicken, chicken katsu, popcorn chicken, Chinese crispy fried chicken…July 6: Puff & BlowWhole Ox Deli327 Keawe St.6:30 to 9:30 p.m.$35 gets you three cigars, three…

Weekend Picks - May 17, 2012

Shop Say Good Buy What: Freshen your wardrobe with summery pieces from Mikinola's traveling boutique. Pick up a delicate, hand-beaded Tiare Hawaii maxi or sexy MinkPink cropped top, then accessorize with jewelry by Pure Joy Adornments, B.D'Angelo, Nattolee and Yashi.…