Head down Kalakaua Ave past the Honolulu zoo, and Monsarrat Ave will split upwards towards the iconic Diamond Head.  Follow that path into a more residential neighborhood, and you'll find a variety of laid back neighborhood stores and restaurants frequented by locals. Just outside of Waikiki's ...

Located on the quiet side of Waikiki Beach Walk, Ginza Bairin has been a tonkatsu institution in Waikiki for the better part of 15 years. The word tonkatsu is a combination of two words - "ton" which means pork, and "katsu" , a shortened word  for "cutlet".  Arguably one of Japan's national dishes, ...

Next to some of our favorite restaurants closing, a major let down of the pandemic has been the decline of open,  late night restaurants in Honolulu. Tourists have to eat, and we're always looking for places to blow off some steam. Fortunately, some of our favorite late night restaurants in ...

Among the most popular souvenir items from Hawaii include chocolate covered macadamia nuts, Kona coffee, shortbread cookies, and Hawaiian honey.  While these classics are always well-received, here are a few original recommendations to consider for your next souvenir shopping session.   ...

A lot of restaurants on Oahu become popular based on a signature dish. These dishes are great no doubt - but it's always good to try the overlooked, somewhat hidden menu items on offer as well.  In that spirit, we're going over the overshadowed, hidden menu items just waiting to get in your belly.  ...

A number of hotel and resort properties in Hawaii continue to spend the doldrums of the pandemic planning for a brighter future in welcoming visitors back to the islands.   Renovations and new towers are part of the refreshed list of attractions to discover. Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, ...