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 ...

There is such an overwhelming number of eateries serving Egg Benedicts in town, clearly demonstrating the popularity of the dish.  Here is the second part of our list of Egg Benedict spots worth waking up early for.   1) Giovanni Pastrami Giovanni Pastrami is an American deli and sports bar ...

The origin of Eggs Benedict may be up to debate, much as is the genesis of the loco moco. However, what cannot be denied is the popularity of the New York-originated brunch dish featuring halved English muffins topped with Canadian bacon or some other protein as these departures are more often ...

Intro Tours with detailed riding instruction are available. Beginners welcome! Yes, hoverboards. Although these aren't the neon colored hoverboards that Marty Mcfly zipped around on, you'll effortlessly glide around town on one of these just the same. Founded in 2018, Hawaii Hoverboarding Tours ...

Social media has seen its fair share of captivatingly trendy cuisine.  Mexican birria, Dalgona candy, Korean corn dogs, and ah yes, the ramen burger… these food crazes certainly made for great mukbang (social eating) videos earning influencers millions of views on Instagram and Tik Tok.  But how ...

Waikiki SPAM JAM® Festival, which was put on pause for two years due to the pandemic, will be held from April 22 to May 1, 2022.  The event will look different as compared to previous years, but it will expand from a one-day block party to a series of events of spanning nine days, hosted at ...

Honolulu witnessed a bunch of exciting openings and moves in February 2022.  Besides a few savory launches, bakeries and cafes accounted for most of the updates.   Restaurants   Little Italy   Fabrizzio Favale of Mediterraneo on South King Street will soon be moving his entire ...

As locals rave about their favorite eateries, word trickles down to the visitor sphere.  Local raves about Liliha Bakery’s Coco Puffs spurred visitors to flock to the original location on Kuakini for a taste of the chocolate cream-filled pastries frosted with a dallop of Chantilly.  Fortunately, ...

It's always nice to receive a little something from friends and family that went on vacation. With online merchandise so widely available these days, we're taking a look at some shops that sell Hawaii only souvenirs that are hard to get anywhere else.  1)  Snoopy's Surf Shop 302 Campbell Ave, ...

A number of restaurants at Royal Hawaiian Center are offering Happy Hour specials, but two of our favorites are now at Il Lupino Italian Restaurant and Wolfgang's Steakhouse.   Happy Hour at Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar   Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar is an Italian ...

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 ...