National Ice Cream Day is almost here, and the humidity in Hawaii just begs for a daily dose of frozen treats.  However, should you decide to celebrate ice cream’s special day on Sunday, July 17, we hope that in lieu of ordering your typical favorite flavors, you will consider exploring a new ...

The cost of beef in America seems to be outpacing the rate of inflation.  Sure, the increased labor and fuel costs combined with the increase in the price of grains have all made their impact but another factor is the overall expanded demand for meat.  That being said, steakhouse dinners are ...

Each Fourth of July, most of Honolulu’s residents enjoy the fireworks display set off at Magic Island, courtesy of Ala Moana Center and its tenants.  However, since the pandemic, the annual tradition of aerial bursts synchronized to music has been canceled.  Fortunately, there are other locations ...

From now until July 31, art lovers may surround themselves with the Impressionist paintings of Claude Monet at" Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience" in the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. This touring exhibition combines modern technology with classic works of art via ...

While Mother’s Day seems more befitting for an elegant outing to celebrate, many fathers seem fine with something understated.  After all, most of the dads we know aren’t so thrilled about getting too dressed up.  So for those who are still strapped for funds because of the pandemic or just overall ...

While every day seems like a great day for sushi, June 18 is officially International Sushi Day.  And being the closest state in America to Asia, Hawaii has some of the finest nigiri and rolls outside of Japan.  Here are a few amazing sushi restaurants to experience that boast a fun selection of ...

As promised, here is the second part of our roundup of some of Honolulu's favorite breakfast restaurants!   1) Fire Grill Waikiki   Fire Grill Waikiki on the first floor of the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel on Kuhio Street in Waikiki offers a breakfast menu from 6am to 10am. Pictured is ...

With so many options for breakfast in Honolulu, determining where to start your day off may seem overwhelming.  However, this roundup provides you with the editor’s top 10 recommendations for your first bite of the day.  Included are news about which restaurants were given the the Hale 'Aina Award ...

Oscar Wilde once said, “A true friend stabs you in the front.”  And while his searingly sincere quotes occasionally tugged at the brutally truthful side of friendships, they were accurately depictions about those with whom we share mutual interests and adoration.  In any case, true friends are ...

Not shoyu, not miso, not tonkotsu – Kamukura Ramen serves ramen with a French consommé based soup and will be opening their first overseas stores right here on Oahu! Wildly popular in Japan, their commitment to cleanliness and their mission to bring ramen to people of all ages and walks of ...