new york

One last look at New York

Everyone has their own list of must-dos in New York, but my trip was a little different because I was actually there for work, filming a special episode for Search Hawaii TV. I know a lot of people didn’t quite get…

New York: noreetuh

From left: Jin Ahn, Chung Chow and Gerald San Jose. I’d been following New York’s noreetuh restaurant and its owner-chef, Chung Chow, on instagram for a while, so when I had a small break in filming for Search Hawaii TV,…

Something new: Fete

A couple of months ago we peeked into a vacant corner space at Hotel and Nuuanu and noticed renovations going on. It turns out a new restaurant called Fete was taking shape. Located on the corner of Hotel St. and…

Last days in the Big Apple

During my last days in New York, I tried my best to soak up every minute. From eating to last-minute shopping in New York, there were so many things to do in the city, and boy, I hardly slept.Trust me…

Rendevous in NYC’s Lower East Side

Following a crazy Friday night, I woke up ready to be rejuvenated with a Russian brunch, then ready to go out again on Saturday night. I started the night off at Harry’s Café and Steak in New York’s Financial District.…

First Friday in NYC

New York has been dubbed the city that never sleeps. So the city’s nonstop nightlife did not surprise me; it only reached my expectations and then some. For more than three consecutive nights in a row, my bed and I…

In love with NYC

If there’s a city that I can say that I’m in love with other than home, it would be New York City. The city that never sleeps has never disappointed me. From the food, nightlife, shopping and incredible people, New…