Category: Hawaii Accommodations & Dining

An amazing Hawaii vacation is hardly out-of-reach for travelers with disabilities. In fact, all the islands offer an abundance of tours, beaches, hotels, and parks that are handicapped accessible and comfortable for those who have physical limitations. Oahu comes under the jurisdiction of the Americans with Disabilities Act, so stairs should have a corresponding ramp […]

When you’re a visitor to Hawaii, it can be difficult to choose which local restaurant to visit, and even harder to rule-out the ones that don’t make the cut. But, now, you can sample nearly a dozen local eateries all in once place, courtesy of Street Grindz (grindz=”food”). Starting this week, Street Grindz is hosting […]

A new restaurant has opened at the Hawaii Mission Houses Museum in historic Honolulu. The Mission Social Hall & Café is the brainchild of Hawaii chef Mark Noguchi, which assures the fact that the restaurant will be more than a convenient concession at the popular visitor attraction. (The Hawaii Mission Houses were originally built for […]

If, during your Hawaii vacation, you find yourself and/or your family invited to a potluck barbeque by someone you’ve met here, there are a couple of important things to consider. First, you’re probably pretty awesome. Locals here are warm and welcoming. But that doesn’t mean that we’re cavalier about who we allow into our lives. […]

The growing international concern over climate change is reaching a fever pitch, and the chorus of cries for sustainability gets louder every day. The environmental impact Hawaii has on the rest of the world may be miniscule, but for those of us that live here or visit here, sustainability is more than just a media […]

Oahu’s Ewa Plain isn’t necessarily the first place residents think of when it comes to upscale dining. It’s a land sprawling with tract homes and strip malls, with golf courses and big-box outlet stores. Numerous subdivisions have been built in recent years, catering to middle class and military families priced out of neighborhoods closer to […]

The word ‘organic’ is nothing new. It’s on shelves at Costco, touted in restaurants; it’s even made its way into our make up and cleaning products. In fact, in 2002, the USDA released its national standards for organic products, officially bringing the movement into the mainstream, reports an article on Smithsonian.com. The article also suggests […]

When it comes to dining out, my tastes and appetites are unsophisticated and modest. I’m more of an atmosphere person. Usually, if I like the place, I’ll like the food. I’m partial to a casual place, but with a menu that goes beyond quotidian plate lunch fare and bar food. Places that allow diners to […]

There’s no place like Hawaii to get your juice on. These islands have an abundance of sweet, tropical fruits to quench your thirst, and with the juice craze becoming ever more popular, there seems no better locale than Hawaii to get the good stuff. Lilikoi, guava, pineapple… it’s a juice lover’s haven out here! But […]

The Moana Surfrider has always allured me. Every time I’ve driven past the white-columned entrance on Kalakaua Avenue or walked past the towering banyan tree steps away from Waikiki beach, I’m charmed. Almost enchanted by its presence and design. Maybe because of its regal yet plantation-style architecture. Or the enticing wooden rocking chairs in the […]

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, […]

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 […]