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2 Chinatown eateries breaking the mold
In the past 15 years, Honolulu’s Chinatown Arts District has undergone a remarkable transformation and revitalization. Once the seediest part of town, Chinatown is now a vibrant arts community, teeming with adventuresome artists, restaurateurs, and bar owners. It has become a popular destination, no longer a place to be avoided. Among the many bars, galleries,…
Read MoreSummertime means mango season in Hawaii
In Hawaii there are a number of yearly phenomenon that herald the arrival. Though summer doesn’t officially begin for another couple of weeks, we are already seeing that, unofficially, summer is here. Obviously, school is out, the days are getting longer (until summer actually starts), and the South Shore has begun fielding swells from the…
Read MoreWhere to Wine in Hawaii
With all the tropical juices, infused vodkas and exotic garnishes inundating the Hawaii drink scene, some vacationers might be asking, “Where’s a good place to get a glass of wine around here?” Drinks with dinner don’t always have to fall under the hard liquor category. In fact, many more people are starting to enjoy a…
Read More5 Best Dive Bars Waikiki: Our Top Picks
Looking for the best dive bars Waikiki offers? Here’s the best from a true expert! Waikiki Dive Bars For many of us who work in the bar industry, finding a good dive bar is a pivotal part of the vacation experience. Sure, we may whinge about the tedium of pandering to sussers, but when left…
Read MoreA Handy Guide to Hawaiian Fruits
Wanting a sweet taste of Hawaii’s natural splendor? Here are some of our favorite Hawaiian fruits to try when you’re visiting the islands! The scenery of Hawaii is exotic: wet rainforests, vibrant flowers, warm turquoise ocean, and soft white sand. From nene geese and coqui frogs to hibiscus and heliconia, Hawaii has some incredibly diverse…
Read MoreBreaking the Fast- Best Morning Meals of Oahu
What do you love most about dining out for breakfast? Is it the thought of not having to cook at home? Knowing you can order a creamy cappuccino? Or is it the unique dishes you can’t quite recreate yourself? For me, I love going out to breakfast because I enjoy cozy cafes, good espresso and…
Read MoreStar of Honolulu cruise – 5-Star dining Review
Yaling and I enjoyed joining the Star of Honolulu for their 7-course French-style dining experience this week. Let me start off by saying that this dinner cruise is by no means for the traveler on a budget. We want to recommend this cruise to those looking for a high-end dining experience while in Waikiki because…
Read MoreA local Happy Hour with a View
Most bars and restaurants offer discounted drink and food selections during that special time of day when working folks want to unwind after work, bend an elbow, and wait out rush hour traffic. I was recently afforded the opportunity of enjoying a happy hour at Signature Steakhouse, at the top of the Ala Moana Hotel,…
Read MoreThe Honolulu Gastropub Movement
Begun in London, England back in the early nineties, it is a response to a demand for decent dining in a pub environment. It has since grown and spread around the world. The movement is so new that the word itself is not recognized by a word processing spell check. [no_feature]Located at Ward Centers, between…
Read MoreThe Best North Shore Food Trucks (and Where to Find Them!)
Oahu’s North Shore food trucks have become nearly as famous as the area’s big-wave surfing and laid-back vibes. If you’ve ever driven to the North Shore of Oahu, I’m sure you’ve noticed the trucks scattered along the side of the highway, stretching from Haleiwa to Kualoa Ranch. Lunch trucks are some of the most popular…
Read MoreRoseanne Barr Hawaii Farm & the World’s Most Expensive Nuts
Wondering about Rosanne Barr and her Hawaii farm? The TV star owns a 40-acre macadamia nut farm on the Big Island. It has over 4,000 trees, so it’s a pretty big operation! The farm had its own Lifetime reality television series called “Roseanne’s Nuts.” Rosanne Barr’s Hawaii farm is an organic macadamia nut farm in…
Read MoreMore Than Gelato in Kaimuki
Here’s a motto: Try gelato! One of the perks of being in Hawaii is that it’s never too cold to enjoy a gelato. It is especially pleasant on those hot summer days, when the body temp is beyond the norm, and you just may give into that crazy urge for a midnight swim. Gelato could…
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