Several of the most respected EDM promoters on the Island teamed up Friday night at Vice for a pre-Christmas party with headliner German trance DJ and producer Alex M.O.R.P.H., that celebrated Livewire’s anniversary, the Fourth Annual Naughty List and House…
'The Nutcracker' ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 8 This year's beautiful performance of the magical holiday classic, "The Nutcracker," features some international stars like Megan Fairchild and Joaquin De Luz, principal dancers in the New York City Ballet,…
The Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce held its first annual Taste of Soju and Makoli Tuesday night at the Japanese Cultural Center. Proceeds from the fundraising event will go towards the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The event…
In Hawaii, we have so many Asian influences, but it seems like we’ve only started to really educate ourselves on liquors like sake, shochu, soju, and awamori. Awamori? Yup, this popular rice-based alcohol is all they drink in Okinawa, and…
The holiday shopping season has begun, with thousands of shoppers hitting the malls and retail hot spots around the island. Here’s what it looks like out there. Walmart-Keeaumoku ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 24 Photo by @PHOTOlulu jQuery(function($)…
Hundreds turned out for Saturday’s Pinch of Salt for the Holidays, a festive shopping-art-food event in Kaka‘ako. Along with dozens of pop-up shopping boutiques, including a Sig Zane shop that was attended to by the designer himself, there were lots…
Fourteen organizations, including CARE, AT Marketing, Filipino Law Students Association, Hawaii Filipino Lawyers Association and the Filipino Junior Chamber coordinated Thursday evening to throw a fundraiser bash at M Nightclub in Restaurant Row. A percentage of the proceeds from food and drinks will go…
Growing up in Waipahu, certain places remind us of our childhood and the joys of spending time with ohana. Landmarks like the sugar mill, Arakawa General Store, Waipahu Bicycle and Highway Inn transports us back to the simpler times. Many…
Social networking group Funinthe808, headed up by Kim, held a big soiree at the new Park restaurant and lounge inside the Aqua Lotus Hotel, the former W, on Friday night. The dress code was all black, and most of the…
Murphy's 26th & Sierra Nevada's 33rd Anniversary Block Party ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 15 It's the 26th anniversary of Murphy's Bar and Grill, and Sierra Nevada, celebrating their 33rd anniversary, is teaming up with Murphy's to throw…
I love The Pig and the Lady. A little over a year ago, I was introduced to this Vietnamese-inspired cuisine at the Honolulu Farmers’ Market and pop-ups at Taste in Kaka’ako. Although I can’t claim to be a loyal eater…
The Third Annual Oahu Fringe Fest kicked off Thursday night with a party at NextDoor featuring short previews from a number of Fringe Fest artists, including Rhonda Corner of the Mister Sister Show, the dancers from KARDIA, Ginger Hats and…
The third annual Oahu Fringe Festival starts this Thursday, November 7, with several performances at five Chinatown locations throughout the weekend. What is the Fringe Festival, anyway?Well, if you are into performing arts, this edgy series is for you. The…
I’m normally not a fan of holiday-themed TV episodes, as their storylines are usually irrelevant to the overall arc and characters act out of character for the sake of shoehorned holiday elements. Fortunately, last night’s Halloween-themed episode of “Hawaii Five-0”…
AFL All-Star Game & Festival ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 7 For the first time in 20 years, Hawaii hosts the American Football League in an All-Star game and celebration that lasts the whole day. Here's the schedule:…
Halloween arrived early at Bishop Museum for Tuesday evening’s Yelp Helps 2013: Yelp’s Good Karma Ball. While dressed in crazy costumes, partygoers were educated and entertained by nonprofits, local businesses, DJs, live music and local artists. A costume contest was…
Thousands of costumed partygoers packed The Waterfront at Aloha Tower again this year for The Slopes of Diamond Head Hui’s pre-Halloween FUNdraiser, the annual Crazy, Sexy, GHOUL, a costume party that’s become known as one of the best parties of…
If you’ve passed the old KGMB building on Kapiolani Blvd. or Makaloa St. lately, you may have noticed it looks a little different. Okay, a lot different. One half of the building is a credit union, and the other half…
The new Grand Leyenda Cantina restaurant opened its doors to a new Saturday night party hosted by a collaboration of mainstream and EDM promoters. Artist Groove Network, Level H Promotions, Furious Styles, Livewire and PURE Coalitition will be teaming up…
The Hawaii International Film Festival officially kicked off Thursday night with an opening night reception at the Halekulani and screenings of the Hayao Miyazaki anime feature, “The Wind Rises,” and the foodie film, “Final Recipe.”Here’s a look at some at…
Anyone looking for me between October 10-20 likely will find me quiet in a dark room with my silence only being intermittently interrupted by bursts of laughter, tears or even a bit of freaking out. No, I’m not crazy; I’ll…
Over the weekend, chef Chris Kajioka welcomed two phenomenal chefs for a collaboration dinner at Vintage Cave. “Next Food Network Star” season 9 finalist Viet Pham of Forage Restaurant in Salt Lake City, and San Francisco’s Belinda Leong, pastry chef…
We put on our geek glasses and dancing shoes for Yelp Helps: Nerdy Dancing Kick-Off Party on Thursday at Wade Warehouse on Cooke Street in Kaka’ako. The event promoted Hawaii Literacy, which helps adults learn basic reading and writing skills.…
Chances are, whether you are a basketball fan or not, you’ve heard of Jeremy Lin and his meteoric rise to NBA fame — no, NBA history — when he seemed to appear out of nowhere and started winning games for…
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.
Kats Sushi is the only place you can find made-to-order AYCE sushi that’s not on a buffet table.
Follow the scent of grilled meats to the old Meadow Gold parking lot.
How well do you know Big Island beers? Here‘s a round-the-island guide to Hawai‘i Island's top breweries.
Honolulu’s first modern tea restaurant has delicious milk tea, laksa and sweet toasts six days a week except Thursdays (for now).
Many bakers may chose to go a step further and work through the night finishing their day when the rest of the world is just waking up.
