Wholesale Unlimited is where the locals go for Hawaii snacks. It’s the modern-day version of a crack seed store that sells prepackaged goodies instead of those fresh-out-of-the-jar ones that the old-school crack seeds are known for. From chocolate-covered things to snacks covered in ling hing mui, Wholesale Unlimited is packed with all kinds of Hawaii…

Da Spot found a new spot on Oahu, and it’s just a quick drive from Waikiki. The eatery is a spicy concoction of Mediterranean and Egyptian cuisine. It took over an old golf shop, transforming it into a full-fledged restaurant with a Middle Eastern feel. Its previous location was a tiny storefront with barely enough…

The Counter at Kahala Mall is a build-your-own burger joint that used to have Hawaii Five-0’s Daniel Dae Kim as part-owner. Although he’s since sold his share in the company, The Counter continues to be the buzz in the burger biz. By “build-your-own,” customers customize their burger via a simple checklist. From choosing the type…

Auntie Pasto’s has been a fixture on Beretania Street for as long as I can remember. The Italian restaurant’s faded red roof and green trimming show signs of its age. But beyond the dull colors, Auntie Pasto’s has been making an attempt to break out of its “hole-in-the-wall” shell and into an eatery of choice…

Your sniffly nose will be happy to hear that the Marriott in Hawaii offers allergy-free guest rooms. They’re the first in the islands and among the first in the nation to make the dust-free move. But we’re talking more than just dust-free. Hotel rooms will be free of dander and dust-mites, too. Rooms on the…

Siam Palace is probably the most eclectic restaurant I’ve ever been to. It’s not so much what’s on the menu but what’s on the walls that left me riddled with confusion. From Valentine’s hearts strung across the faded yellow walls to stuffed scarecrows ready to burst at the seams – it became clear that this…

Imagine visiting Honolulu in the 1920s and 30s, among a ship full of passengers just as eager to reach this dream destination. The vessel set sail a couple weeks prior, and still the energy levels are up. You look around to see ladies deep in conversation, kids still gripping their suitcases with excitement – when…

Call it the midnight munchies or just plain hunger, but sometimes that pang in your stomach hits when most everyone is asleep – including the cooks! So where do you go when you’re up late in Hawaii in search of some food to fix your hunger funk? I’d start with your hotel first. Most have…

Lychee is truly a “gift for a joyful life,” as it’s translated from Chinese. You know, that small, prickly red fruit that you see growing all over Hawaii? Perhaps you’ve tried it at a local farmers market? Aside from the pain of peeling off the prickly shell, this fruit definitely brings happiness to anyone who…