Making its return is the annual Honolulu Festival, Hawaii’s premier celebration of Pacific Rim culture and arts.  From March 8 to 10, there will be a weekend of exciting activities, cultural music, dance performances, special events, and educational experiences, all open to the public.  So what ...

With a new year comes even more new restaurants and cafes.  The openings this January were truly remarkable, with a popular Japanese ramen shop opening a second location, the launch of an Italian Brazilian pizza shop, a popular Kailua chef relocating to town, a unique sushi experience at an ...

Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN organized by JTB Hawaii Travel, LLC promises to deliver memories that will last a lifetime.  Whether for the youth or senior, the recreational relay race on Sunday, March 10 is open to the public and appeals to casual runners and die-hard marathoners alike. The looped ...

Some people are chronic procrastinators, and when it comes to Valentine’s Day lack of proper planning can make or break the night’s romance.  We thought we would do a last minute roundup of spots that still may have openings for dinner, so you can save face while showing a big heart and a big ...

February 10 is the Lunar New Year, and with it the Year of the Dragon is purported to bring success upon those born in its years.  While what the year brings for those born in other years of the Chinese horoscope, for those who are to be showered with wealth and wisdom, there is one ...

National Chopsticks Day seems to be a designated day to encourage eating Asian food.  However, while you can still eat French fries with them, they are more closely associated with noodle and rice dishes.  So here are a few spots where you can try to practice your skills at picking up food with ...

The world is full of so many tempting flavors, that a snack can sometimes take over as a major life decision.  Especially when traveling, the notion that it is now or never has its role, adding the pressure of overindulging.  Honolulu is a city full of temptation, but it is a little reassuring to ...

Pineapple County Market A new food court opened on Lewers Street in Waikiki, in the former Pineapple County retail location. Currently, tenants include the hamburger counter HI Burger, Honolulu Sushi featuring enjoy sushi and udon noodles, and HI Flavor, a cafe where you can enjoy coffee, ...

Hawaii, despite its smaller residential population, is among the top states that boast the most restaurants per capita.  Our little island chain destination takes pride in the spectrum of flavors offered.  Besides the core Asian ethnic flavors, Hawaii’s food scene continues to expand with flavors ...

Who doesn’t love a breakfast buffet?  It allows for customized plates, unlimited portions, and time during the rest of the day to work off the guilt.  While most tend to be upscale spreads operated by major hotels, there is a hidden gem independently operated in the Hilton Hawaiian Village’s ...

Diamond Head, also known by its Hawaiian name Lē‘ahi,  is one of Oahu’s leading attractions.  The 300,000 year old crater rests on the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline, and is known for its historic trail which leads hikers to stunning coastal views of the cerulean Pacific Ocean, and possibly ...

Get your drawstring or elastic waistband pants on and put off that New Year’s diet resolution for another day because it’s National Buffet Day on January 2!  Honolulu has some fine breakfast buffets to consider, and here are some of our favorites.     Hatsuhana Japanese Restaurant Hawaii ...