May 2023 New Restaurants and Cafes in Hawaii     The Pupu House/ Kiki's Tiki Bar   The Pupu House, the sister restaurant to Kapahulu's popular Uncle Bo’s, is now open on Lewers Street in Waikiki in the former Moose McGillycuddy's space. Featuring a traditional Hawaiian ambiance, ...

Hawaii is full of naturally beautiful landscapes that make for clickbait on Instagram–Diamond Head, erupting volcanoes, lush waterfalls, pristine ocean views, and more.  However, there are other vibrantly colorful or photogenic shots that may stimulate social media engagement.  Here are some of our ...

June 23 is National Go Fishing Day, and since Hawaii is surrounded by water, it is not difficult to take time out of your daily routine to hop on a boat to catch some dinner.  You can even seek out a stream to catch, although your yield of gobies may not constitute a substantial meal. However, if ...

Time is running out with Father’s Day coming up over the weekend.  Many fathers are simple, such that purchasing a gift or finding a suitable celebratory meal could be a challenge.  This list elevates the experience beyond buying him a polo shirt or taking him out to a hearty steak dinner. Rye ...

Aging takes away so much fun from being a foodie, as health becomes a primary influencer on the type and level of consumption.  Some people start early in life taking care of their body, while others eventually shift their dining habits out of survival reasons.  This list is to help provide a few ...

Eating eggs often seems to be an act of breakfast.  However, some people love morning dishes around dinnertime, or even better yet, after a night of drinking with friends because after anything immediately midnight is considered morning, right?  Well, this list comprises dishes that incorporate ...

Being so close to Japan compared to most of the other states in America, it is not surprising that Hawaii constantly experiences new noodle dishes.  The bowl may be iconic in some countries but not readily found in Hawaii, or it could be a unique take on a traditional soup noodle presentation.  ...

There are some dishes that just create an obsession, one that sinks deep into your psyche.  Perhaps the item conjures up a nostalgic memory or emotion, or it has a flavor combination that needs to be experienced again and again, maybe even an aromatic or textural stimulus that hits all the right ...

April brought a plethora of new openings, but among the most notable are Hawaii’s celebrated chef Vikram Garg’s new restaurant starting with breakfast service, popular local fast casuals opening in Waikiki, and the upswing of Hong Kong-style cafes and sushi restaurants.  These restaurants serve ...

How do you show gratitude to a woman who carried you in her womb for about nine months as she endured lower back pains and cautious restraint in indulging in some of her favorite foods or activities before enduring the climactic event of childbirth?  Mother’s Day only comes around once a year, and ...

Not everyone can tolerate all of our idiosyncrasies, understand our uncompromised needs, and synchronize with the cadence of our desired lifestyle. That other half is truly special not because that person enjoys all our positive traits, but because that is someone who can endure our occasionally ...

With ideal weather in Hawaii featuring soft kisses from the sun tempered by gentle tradewinds, the spring is an ideal time to enjoy meals outdoors.  Whether it be a quick bite at the beach between swim sessions or a relaxing picnic on a sprawling lawn at one of the many parks around Waikiki, here ...