Who doesn’t love a great happy hour?  It’s after work (at least for most), there are some great food and beverage deals that stretch your dollar farther, and you usually spend the time with the people whose company you enjoy.  Sometimes it’s the food that dictates where to go, but most of the time, ...

October was full of treats, and so here is the second half of the new openings on Oahu.  From snacks and sweets to cafes, these casual spots are sure to add more temptations to your post-meal activities.     8) Little Sweet There is always room for dessert, and in Honolulu, there is ...

October just came and went and with the protracted Halloween weekend, it started to feel as though October would last much longer.  Instead, it disappeared in a blink but left behind a plethora of new eateries worth experiencing.  Here is the first part of that long list.     New ...

Ham and cheese.  Egg salad.  Peanut butter & jelly.  White bread schmeared with mayonnaise and layered with slices of bologna is quick and easy, so most kids are often exposed to humble sandwiches growing up.  However, as people move into adulthood, the world expands to BLTs, Italian subs, ...

What originated as an ancient Celtic tradition involving lighting bonfires and wearing costumes to ward off ghosts–something that were incorporated to some degree into All Saints Day which was designated by Pope Gregory III on November 1–the festival of Samhain eventually became better known as All ...

Hawaii and Texas share a very special relationship dating back to World War II.    Today, the relationship is perpetuated through food, via a sweeping popularity of Texas-style barbecue outfits in Honolulu.  Hawaii locals, raised on more Kansas City-style barbecues with meats slathered in sauce, ...

The concept of having a separate stomach for dessert may be rooted in the chemicals that cause the human brain to produce feelings of pleasure when something is consumed.  So when a dessert is introduced after a series of savory bites, of which each consecutive bite generates diminishing returns in ...

Even for locals, taking a drive around the island of Oahu can be a fun day of discovery.  And in the spirit of the three-day weekend coming up, why not spend a day changing the scenery touring the island?   Diamond Head is a crater that most stroll around, but taking a hike to the summit is ...

Relocations and New Store Openings in Hawaii in September 2022   1) Makana Lani Makana Lani, a restaurant offering an ala carte menu and buffets on the weekends, is now open at the Alohilani Resort Hotel in Waikiki!  The restaurant features a breakfast buffet on weekdays and a dinner buffet ...

When you see long lines of cars wrapped around a Taco Bell on any given night, you know that there is something alluring about proteins wrapped or placed atop tortillas, be they soft and supple or fried hard and crunchy.  Not everyone is lucky enough to be exposed to more traditional renditions, ...