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 ...

Located on the quiet side of Waikiki Beach Walk, Ginza Bairin has been a tonkatsu institution in Waikiki for the better part of 15 years. The word tonkatsu is a combination of two words - "ton" which means pork, and "katsu" , a shortened word  for "cutlet".  Arguably one of Japan's national dishes, ...

Next to some of our favorite restaurants closing, a major let down of the pandemic has been the decline of open,  late night restaurants in Honolulu. Tourists have to eat, and we're always looking for places to blow off some steam. Fortunately, some of our favorite late night restaurants in ...

Among the most popular souvenir items from Hawaii include chocolate covered macadamia nuts, Kona coffee, shortbread cookies, and Hawaiian honey.  While these classics are always well-received, here are a few original recommendations to consider for your next souvenir shopping session.   ...

A lot of restaurants on Oahu become popular based on a signature dish. These dishes are great no doubt - but it's always good to try the overlooked, somewhat hidden menu items on offer as well.  In that spirit, we're going over the overshadowed, hidden menu items just waiting to get in your belly.  ...

A number of hotel and resort properties in Hawaii continue to spend the doldrums of the pandemic planning for a brighter future in welcoming visitors back to the islands.   Renovations and new towers are part of the refreshed list of attractions to discover. Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, ...

With its idyllic setting of lush foliage and breathtaking cerulean seas, Hawaii is undoubtedly a romantic spot preferred by many for a dream wedding.  However, with the pandemic, a downturn in weddings have caused many venues to pivot in order to stay in business.  As a result, a few establishments ...

The abundance of outdoor activities in Hawaii have been one of the few silver linings while we go through the pandemic. As such, we've been hitting the beach and hiking trails a lot this winter.  We can't burn calories without replenishing them though, right? Here are a few of our favorite Hawaii ...

New eateries are sprouting up across a number of food courts, while brand new food halls are also emerging. This is the latest update on the openings for 2020 and 2021, with a sneak peek into what is to launch in 2022. Here is the second installment in the series. >>To see the first food ...