Last Chance for Dean’s Drive Inn’s ‘Ahi Cakes, Teri Beef and Fish Specials
After nearly 16 years, the Kāne‘ohe icon will serve its last high-quality local comfort food on July 10.
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First Look: Puerto Rican Menu Twists Pop Up in Windward O‘ahu
Guajillo shrimp tacos, pastele nachos, pastele quesatacos: Happy Rico food truck dishes up a mix of traditional and mashup cuisine.
The Fortunate Foodie: Volunteer at These Nonprofit Kalo Farms in He‘eia
Here’s how you can help plant and harvest kalo, clear invasive growth and more at Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi and Papahana Kuaola.
Got’z Grindz Now Has Poke Bowls and Ochazuke in Kāne‘ohe
We revisit a neighborhood gem known for jam-packed musubi, garlic noodles and lemon peel gummies.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for October 21–27, 2021
Volunteer in a garden and swim near a waterfall, watch Cinderella build a rocket in a live-streaming musical, putt around a haunted trail and order some spooky sweet treats.
Kāne‘ohe’s New Poke Shop Has More than 20 Varieties Daily
Poke, poke bowls, snacks and ice: How four Windward O‘ahu brothers turned their fishing trip dreams into a family business.
Two-Minute Takeout in Kāne‘ohe: Kikuya Restaurant
The teri beef and shrimp tempura teishoku with all the fixings is just one of many favorites at this Kāne‘ohe mainstay.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for September 9–15, 2021
Join a keiki ceramics or art classes, make apple cider treats, taste fresh cacao and visit baby goats or spend an evening with a few princesses.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: September 8-14, 2021
Celebrate with Hawaiian musicians, see a blockbuster directed by a Hawai‘i-raised storyteller, watch new TV shows set in the Islands and shop online for a good cause.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for August 19–25, 2021
Shop for gently used kids toys and clothes (for half-off the price), catch a movie three different ways or go on an adventure to the North Shore.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for May 12–18, 2021
Go for a glowing hole-in-one, grab a picnic for a free evening concert, hunt for flowers or sign up for a toy swap.
We Tried It: The Best Mini-Golf Courses for Families on O‘ahu
We test out the putting greens at three mini-golf courses on O‘ahu.
‘Ahi Assassins Is Back—You’ll Find Their Poke at He‘eia Pier
Lunatic, Hawaiian, spicy and shoyu ‘ahi poke are now at the plate lunch counter on Kaneohe Bay.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun—January 21, 2021
Photo: 21 Degrees Estate Cacao Farm Tour A day at the farm is always a good thing in our books. A day at the farm that ends with a chocolate tasting is even better. 21 Degrees Estate in Kāne‘ohe is…
Our Family Guide: 5 Kid-Friendly Hiking and Running Trails on O‘ahu
Find waterfalls, ocean lookouts and a chance to splash in the mud at these hikes for kids and parents.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-July 23, 2020
The Hawaiʻi Polo Life team and their ponies. Editor's Note: As of Saturday, July 25, the polo matches were canceled ahead of Hurricane Douglas. Contact organizers of these events for the latest. For a list of places closed because of…
Christmas and Holiday Parades in Honolulu-2019
Photo: Courtesy of Kapolei City Lights Don’t let the parade pass you by. Here is our list of holiday parades on O‘ahu this year, as filed with the City and County of Honolulu. The times note when the streets will…
We Tried It: Biba Playground App
Photo: Chris Damitio Updated in 2020 Sunny skies, no hurricanes in the forecast and a beautiful day off from work and school. Sounded like a perfect opportunity to give my wife some solo time and hit one of the new…
Hidden Gem: Got’z Grindz Musubis in Kāne‘ohe
I swear I don't have a thing for Kāne‘ohe, and I’m not on an all-carb diet. But ever since I blogged about Ono2Guys, people in the know have been nagging me to check out Got’z Grindz, which is just…
Oodles of unusual noodles at Adela's Country Eatery
Ah, the power of social media. Once again, I was scrolling through my Instagram feed when I noticed that @susxoxo posted an interesting photo of pasta, proclaiming Adela's Country Eatery one of her favorite places in Kaneohe. That was good…
Ono2Guys: Cute new Korean bakery in Kaneohe
I'd been following Ono2Guys on Instagram for a few months and had been meaning to try them since they had such a professional feed that intrigued me. Recently, instagrammer Ray Yamamoto posted a photo from there and tagged me, reminding…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-May 15, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiʻi Lodging and Tourism AssociationAt the Visitor Industry Charity Walk, hotels and restaurants will serve food and drinks at 17 checkpoints along the 5-mile route. Slippah Walk and Visitor Industry Charity Walk Want to help break a…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Feb. 27, 2019
Photo: Sea Life ParkSea Life Park announced it will close from March 17 until further notice. Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies It’s the season for high school spring musicals! This Friday, the Kaimukī High School Performing Arts Center will open Mamma Mia!,…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-June 27, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of PAW Patrol Live!"PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue" opens on Friday, June 29, in the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall and runs through July 8. PAW Patrol Live! Race To The Rescue Nickelodeon’s popular pups are…
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