Tips for the 2023 Ko Olina Children's Festival
From when's your chance to see Disney characters to which activities to hit first and what you’ll find to eat, we asked organizers for tips to this big family event on O‘ahu.
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Aunty’s Beach House at the Aulani Reopens May 25
The Disney resort on O‘ahu is also launching after-hours activities for keiki, too.
Noe at Four Seasons Launches a Brand-New Wine Label
Plus, lead bartender Mike Milligan shares his go-to Noe cocktail recipe for you to enjoy at home.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-June 5, 2019
Photo: By Tina Mahina Screen on the Green Does your family want to watch a movie under the starry sky—while sitting in a lush rainforest? This Thursday, gather your tribe and head over to Waimea Valley’s “Screen on the Green,”…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-April 24, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiʻi Bicycling League Facebook pageDon your helmets! The kid-friendly Haleʻiwa Aloha Fun Ride is this Sunday on the North Shore. YMCA Community Birthday Parties Here’s a new vocabulary word for your kids: sesquicentennial. It means “150th anniversary,”…
We Tried It: Hawaiian Railway Society’s Train Rides in ‘Ewa
Take a leisurely ride on O‘ahu's only historic functioning railroad and get some ice cream on the way.
Mother's Day 2018: Five Things To Do With Your Family
Photo: Courtesy of Turtle Bay ResortTurtle Bay Resort Horseback Ride Mother's Day is this Sunday. What are your plans? Here are five fun activities that moms can do with their families over the weekend. 1. Mother's Day At Turtle Bay When: Saturday…
Oahu’s best brunch buffet is at Ko Olina
Truth be told, I don’t visit Ko Olina nearly enough. I live a six-minute drive away. But now, the mere whisper of “Sunday brunch at the Four Seasons” will get me stirred like a tall Bloody Mary topped with bacon.…
Sushi Yuzu grand opening at Ko Olina
Some of you may be familiar with Yuzu, the Japanese izakaya in the depths of the Ala Moana Hotel that serves up fresh, handmade items. They now have a second location at Ko Olina Resort, across Monkeypod Kitchen, and we…
Party (and food) Pics: Monkeypod Kitchen grand opening
As you know, Mari Taketa and I recently did a video review of the newly-opened Monkeypod Kitchen in Ko Olina. Last night was their official grand opening, with about 250 people filling their second floor. Chef/owner Peter Merriman was on…
M&M eats: Monkeypod Kitchen
Happy new year, people! Nonstop’s M&M opens the year with a girls’ night far from our usual townie haunts, out in Leeward Oahu for a look at Peter Merriman’s new Ko Olina spot.The place was buzzing on a recent Friday,…
Behind the scenes of Morocco week
A few weeks ago, I had an interesting opportunity to help with a series of caterings for Morocco week. I was contacted by my friends, Moumen and Holly, owners of Pacific Catering, which has done catering for “Jurassic Park,” “Pearl…
FUUD: Azul at Ko Olina
If you think there’s no place to eat on Oahu’s West Side, 1) you haven’t been there lately and 2) you certainly haven’t been to Azul at the Ihilani. This award-winning signature restaurant on the property of JW Marriott’s luxurious…