There is something about a New Year that makes people think about living life to the fullest.  Because this December 31 is the last time we are able to enjoy a spectacular meal in 2023, people seek out special menus or convivial places to enjoy with friends or loved ones.  Forget January 1 for now, ...

November 2023 New Restaurants and Cafes in Hawaii     Waffle & Berry   Waffle & Berry, formerly located in Ohana Hale Marketplace in Waikiki, relocated to the lower level of Waikiki Shopping Plaza.  While there are already lines waiting to get into Maguro Brothers for their ...

Making its return after a five-year hiatus, the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024.  This recreational relay race organized by JTB Hawaii Travel, LLC is open to the public and invites casual runners and even more serious marathoners to engage in a fun sporting event.  ...

It’s International Tea Day on December 15, and in case you don’t have a budget for a civilized afternoon tea service on some luxurious veranda in Waikiki, we have a few accessible tea spots to consider.  These casual cafes may be more of a takeaway format, but they still craft some exquisite ...

December 10 is National Lager Day, and while we really don’t need an excuse to have a couple of cold ones, there are a few lagers crafted in Hawaii worth trying, if you have not already.  Some of the more popular breweries include Kona Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, Waikiki Brewing Company, ...

People often remind us about avoiding deep-fried foods.  But, something about cooking food to a delectable crisp by submerging it in bubbling hot oil is something that even air-fryers cannot quite seem to replicate perfectly.  Everything somehow transforms into a beautifully textured, flavorful ...

Garlic Shrimp Plate at Sam’s Kitchen Japanese television personality Sam Monaghan is also a pretty amazing chef.  His approach is simple, but his flavors leave a lasting impression.  His poke is spectacular, his pan-fried fish–ahi, shibi, mahimahi, ono, and a’u–is craveworthy, and his pan-fried ...

Thanksgiving meals have come a long way from the first harvest in the New World in 1621.  While that original feast may have lasted three days, today, we gorge down enough turkey and stuffing in one day to keep us feeling blissfully lethargic for the next three days.  Here are a few places ...

October 2023 New Restaurants and Cafes in Hawaii     Mini Monster  Mini Monster, a café born in Southern California and famous for its photogenic drinks, will soon open its Hawaii location in the Paina Lana'i Food Court on the second floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center.   Mini Monster ...

Veteran’s Day brings another three-day weekend starting on Friday.  As Hawaii moves to winter, with the increased possibility of rain, it may not be a bad idea to take advantage of the sunshine.  And what better place to enjoy the great beachy outdoors than on the North Shore of Oahu.       ...

November 3 is National Sandwich Day, and to honor the fourth Earl of Sandwich for his creation, we thought we would feature some unorthodox sandwiches.  Since the essence of the sandwich is about some type of filling being encased in bread so as to be easily eaten just about anywhere, we felt that ...

Why can’t Halloween always fall on weekends?  This year, Halloween falls on a Tuesday night, but that probably will not stop people from having a great time and staying out late.  Here are a few places worth dressing up for on October 31. Before you turn Halloween into an evening of grown-up fun, ...