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, ...

People simply love breakfasts while in Hawaii.  Many restaurants open all day claim that their breakfast business is the best throughout the day.  Perhaps people want to start their day off right, so if that is the case, here are a few places in Honolulu to check out.    Heavenly Island ...

The restaurant and café openings and announcements continue.  There are a dozen new spots to check out, including the fifth location of Kai Coffee Hawaii and a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant slated to open later this fall.     Kai Coffee Hawaii   Kai Coffee Hawaii keeps sprouting new ...

Another three-day weekend is upon us, and so the important issue to resolve by Friday evening is how to make the most of it.  Some may want to just do something relaxing to help them recharge, while others may prefer to do something active.  Here are a few ideas to consider.   Drip Hawaii ...

Hawaii is more of a pluralistic wok than a melting pot. Rather than blend into one homogenous culture, each ethnicity retains its distinctive characteristics as a part of a harmonious composition. Royal Hawaiian Dining Plaza and its thoughtfully curated eateries encapsulate this rich ...

Making a bowl of noodles look taste-tempting is not very difficult.  Just the thought of ramen can make people crave the springy noodles in an alluring broth.  Throw in a noodle pull and voila!  You have a photo that will get everyone else craving that dish.  Here are a few noodle dishes that are ...

Flapjacks.  Griddle cakes.  Hotcakes.  There are a number of words that refer to the popular breakfast confection. And while there may be discerning nuances, in Hawaii, you will pretty much find pancakes and hotcakes.  While the term is loosely interchangeable in the islands, people’s preferences ...

A total of 13 new restaurants, including expansions of popular spots such as Banan, Mala Market, and Aloha Bake Shop. August 2023 New Restaurants and Cafes in Hawaii   Scratch Xpress Scratch Xpress is now located in STIX ASIA, located on the lower level of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza! ...

Beer quenches on a hot summer day.  It is affordable enough so that we may enjoy more than just one.  There are alcohol-free versions and lite versions that enable us to possibly drink twice as much.  It’s the quintessential everyday drink, so it seems odd that there is National Beer Lovers Day ...