Oscar Wilde once said, “A true friend stabs you in the front.”  And while his searingly sincere quotes occasionally tugged at the brutally truthful side of friendships, they were accurately depictions about those with whom we share mutual interests and adoration.  In any case, true friends are ...

Not shoyu, not miso, not tonkotsu – Kamukura Ramen serves ramen with a French consommé based soup and will be opening their first overseas stores right here on Oahu! Wildly popular in Japan, their commitment to cleanliness and their mission to bring ramen to people of all ages and walks of ...

National Egg Day is coming up in a few days, and rather than do the obvious breakfast-related feature, we thought to do a roundup highlighting the coveted egg rendition found in ramen.  Ajitama, the abbreviated version of “ajitsuke tamago” which translated into English means “seasoned egg,” is a ...

Another three-day weekend is approaching, and for many who are planning to be on Oahu, there are a number of new and cool attractions, including an annual festival worth checking out.     1) Ghost Bus Even though it is about half a year to Halloween, Ghost Bus is a haunted house ...

With so many artisanal pizze now available in the islands, the variety of American pizza choices has expanded significantly beyond chains as Domino’s, Papa John’s, and Pizza Hut to encompass New York (including Brooklyn), New Haven, and Detroit styles.  While someone has yet to create a Chicago ...

More new business continue to popular Honolulu, adding to the long list of places to try.  This month, among the highlights are a yogurt drink that is new to the islands and a Hong Kong-style dessert shop to give you a sugary high.   New Restaurants & Relocations Opened or Announced in ...

Hawaii is replete with exciting new spots worth checking out.  Each month, new businesses emerge unnoticed, but we decided to do a roundup of nine new openings and relocations that we discovered last month.   New Restaurants & Relocations That Opened in March 2022   Among the ...

Despite carbohydrates and calories being vilified as the antithesis of health and nutrition, people are still tempted by them much like sailors to the call of the siren.  Yet, while we know they are not necessarily good for us, we just can’t help ordering a hearty portion to help stave off complete ...

For most Hawaii locals, the word “tuna” probably conjures up one of two thoughts, either a tuna sandwich or more commonly, a glistening bowl of ahi poke.  Ahi poke is often served either shoyu-style with a sauce generally comprised of soy, ginger, sesame oil, onions, and scallions, or ...

1) Mana Sandwich (Lanai Food Court)   The Lanai Food Court, located on the second floor of Ala Moana Center near Macy's, is experiencing a series of exciting transformations.  First, there is Mana Sandwiches. Not much information on its opening has been released just yet, but we do know ...

Ala Moana Center is certainly Hawaii’s largest shopping center, and one of the most massive open-air shopping centers in the United States.  Thus, it is no surprise that it is a popular local gathering spot with always something new happening.    We decided to recap all the new stores that ...

Spring is here, and with the season associated with Christian traditional spring fertility rites comes Easter, a holiday signified by two symbols of fertility—rabbits and eggs.  However, since Hawaii foodies may be hard pressed to find rabbit dishes, we thought it would be best to spare the cute ...