Startup Paradise
These fledging tech businesses are getting a kick start thanks to a venture accelerator started by Henk Rogers. Yes, the Henk Rogers of Tetris fame.
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Noodle Tuesday: uni pasta
Rounding up uni pasta from Arancino, Chez Kenzo and Bernini
Cronut (knock-offs) have arrived in Honolulu
Regal Bakery's downtown location debuted the Butternut last week
Bar report: Lewers Lounge
Colin Field of The Ritz Carlton Paris puts a heavy emphasis on classics and adds a Digestif cocktail menu
Unsolicited Advice: Save an old building
Do you know of a historic building or landmark in danger of being lost? Make a nomination.
8 Kakaako eateries: The places in between
Exploring Kakaako’s plate-lunch past, diner roots, hidden Thai and Vietnamese spots, and its new, healthy-eating corridor.
Hawaiian Nougat Company
Sweet treat: local, French nougat
Il Gelato opening a gelato cafe in Kahala Mall
Specializing in coppa (Italian-style sundaes) with novelties such as gelato panini and spaghetti-eis
Trains of Woe
Honolulu’s Italian train supplier has been breaking promises around the world.
Hawaii dance group, Hype, advances on “America’s Got Talent”
The forecast is sunny for Hype, a three-man dance squad from Honolulu which has advanced to the Las Vegas round of “America’s Got Talent.”
Noodle Tuesday: Oxtail soup and pho at Pho Bistro 2
The tender, meaty oxtails star against a backdrop of broth of pho.
Cafe Central in First Hawaiian Bank
Cafe Central, a microcafe to find.
Banking on Hawaiian
Today, Bank of Hawaii is redesigning its ATMs to allow customers to conduct their transactions in Olelo Hawaii, in addition to the existing English, Japanese and Chinese choices.
Bar report: Pint and Jigger
Although a relative newcomer to Honolulu's bar scene, the recently-turned one year old Pint + Jigger feels like an old friend.
