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New Nightlife + Eats: Tropics Tap House

Tracy Chan,

Tropics Tap House ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 10 If you've missed Tropics, Ward's former live music haven and spot for 'ono grinds, rejoice: They're back! The old crew — headed up by owner Pat Kashani, general manager…

Party pics: Sunset Room VIP Grand Opening

Tracy Chan,

The aptly named Sunset Room, on the second floor of Aloha Tower above Gordon Biersch, kicked off its grand opening weekend on Friday with a traditional Hawaiian blessing, lion dance and a sharply dressed crowd of Honolulu’s industry elite. The…

New nightlife: The Standard

Tracy Chan,

The Standard ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 13 Opening in the space formerly occupied by Oceans, The Standard bears a name that brings vague assurances of quality and a sleek, luxurious aesthetic (yes, I'm also reminded of the…

New nightlife: RaKuen Lounge

Tracy Chan,

RaKuen Lounge ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 12 From two established Chinatown business owners, Anita Clemente (pictured) of Fashionista's Market and Anthony Carll of Black Cat Tattoo, comes Chinatown's first sushi and cocktail lounge. The first time I…