Moku Kitchen – Kakaako vibes
For our 13th wedding anniversary, my wife and I decided to forgo our tradition of dining out at a fine dining steakhouse and opt for something different. We were after… Read More
Where’s the meat in Hawaii? The Livestock Tavern
We don’t often write about restaurants here but very often we’re asked where to get locally sourced meat. This is mostly because we tend to eat farm-fresh at home, making… Read More
Hawaii sports bars: don’t miss your game!
Summer is heating up, and so is the world of professional sports. While a Hawaii vacation is a chance to leave the everyday routine of home and work, vacationers bring… Read More
Hard Rock Cafe Waikiki never stopped rocking
The HAT Blog returned recently to the Hard Rock Café Waikiki after a long three years. We are happy to report that it remains one of Waikiki’s “must-do” establishments. The… Read More
Black Shamrock Tavern: Hawaii’s newest Irish pub
Hawaii’s newest Irish pub, Black Shamrock Tavern, opens fittingly on Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2022. It is the newest iteration of an Irish pub in the historical… Read More
HAT Blog Maui dispatch: a tale of two tables
After our pilgrimage to Maui’s petroglyphs at Olowalu, I was wrought and marveled by the spirit of learning. I needed a drink. We headed to the Sly Mongoose on the… Read More