Hula Grill Waikiki celebrated its 10th anniversary on Friday with a big party, featuring live entertainment by Robert Cazimero and friends and food stations with the restaurant’s specialties. All bar proceeds from the event benefitted The Wahea Foundation, an organization dedicated…
One of the big differences between blogs and traditional articles is how we open our hearts and share our personal experiences, good and bad. All of us here at Nonstop are here because we want to be able to share…
The start of a new year is always a time of reflection as we look to the promise of better times ahead. To quote from “The Wiz,” one of my favorite musicals: “You can’t know where you’re goin’, til you…
Megs Drive In has been serving up old-school local favorites in Kalihi since 1967. For people who grew up or live in the area, Megs is an institution that also serves up generations of memories. Yet, for those of us…
Yesterday, I flew to Hilo with my business partner, Russ Sumida, to conduct some training for our client. While there for one quick day, we figured we’d try to squeeze in a quick taste of this side of the Big…
4Kings Kitchen ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 14 By Melissa ChangNonstopA new little restaurant recently opened in Moiliili near Kokua Market and Spices, and it's already a hotspot for lunch and dinner. Don't be fooled by the name;…
Some of you may know my friend, Alan Okami, for his “Ka Leo o Kalihi” blog, his presence in the music industry as a principal of KoAloha Ukulele, or his various community activities. Yesterday, he added another dimension to his…
A new coffee shop/video game store has opened in Pearl City, claiming to give you everything you need to get your blood pumping. On one hand, you can choose from a nice menu of coffee or energy drinks; on the…
Are handmade chocolates really more special than mass-produced ones? What goes into making them? In this week’s episode of Hawaii: In Real Life, I went to Padovani’s Chocolates in Dole Cannery to learn more about the handmade confections.The man himself,…
It’s that time of year again! Time to dodge the ex-boyfriends, brave the crowds, and get to Kapiolani Park to get my annual fill of the best andagi in the world. That’s right, it’s the Okinawan Festival 2010.I usually go…
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.
