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Top 5 things to do this weekend

Frolic Hawai‘i,

This weekend brings something for food lovers, booze lovers and music lovers! Check out a New England-inspired pop-up feast, a huge celebration of sake, the EC Twins at SKY Waikiki, a benefit fiesta and a mixer at Mari’s Gardens. New England Summer Day…

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Top 5 things to do this weekend

Frolic Hawai‘i,

Another summer weekend is upon us with more festivals, concerts and musicals. Check out an updated Wizard of Oz, a mango throwdown and mixdown, the best of HONOLULU, one of the largest ‘ukulele festivals and a twilight concert at Sea Life Park.…

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Top 5 things to do this weekend

Frolic Hawai‘i,

Now that we’re getting deep into summer, there’s a ton of festivals going on! Check out some of Hayao Miyazaki’s best films, a bon dance in Pacific Palisades, farm animals and a watermelon-eating contest, drag and burlesque performances to support the…

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Our Top 5: Dragon Ball Kamehamehas

Eric Baranda,

Kamehameha. The name evokes strength, power and nobility. A fitting description of the man who united the islands of Hawaii and became its first king. It’s a great way to describe the signature attack of martial artist Son Goku, hero…

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Our Top 5: Super Bowl snacks

Grant Shindo,

Fried chicken, chili, cold chow mein: I’ve had enough to last me a lifetime. For this Sunday’s Super Bowl, I replayed the most outstanding potluck dishes in my history of eating and came up with this dream spread. It hits…

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Our Top 5: Milk tea

Will Chen,

Pearl tea. Boba tea. Bubble tea. How ever you call it, it seems that wherever you look, there’s another version of this Taiwanese treat available to try. So who does it best? And what makes it so? To figure this…

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Our Top 5: Bento

Grant Shindo,

With bento being one of Hawaii’s most beloved foods, I’m sure everyone has a favorite. The variety of meat, veggies, egg and rice make it perfect for field trips, picnics and lunch on the go. If you’re like me, I…

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Stop, chill, sip: My top 5 bars

Tracy Chan,

Sometimes a girl just has to have a drink. If you know me at all, you know that my life is pretty fast-paced. But there are plenty of times when I need to just stop, sit and enjoy a drink…

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Our Top 5: Uni

Frolic Hawai‘i,

By Laurie OueSpecial to NonstopI’ve always liked uni. I can’t even recall my first taste. For as long as I can remember, uni has always been the first thing I order at a sushi bar. Lots of times I’m the…