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Who doesn’t love a breakfast buffet?  It allows for customized plates, unlimited portions, and time during the rest of the day to work off the guilt.  While most tend to be upscale spreads operated by major hotels, there is a hidden gem independently operated in the Hilton Hawaiian Village’s ...

Diamond Head, also known by its Hawaiian name Lē‘ahi,  is one of Oahu’s leading attractions.  The 300,000 year old crater rests on the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline, and is known for its historic trail which leads hikers to stunning coastal views of the cerulean Pacific Ocean, and possibly ...

Get your drawstring or elastic waistband pants on and put off that New Year’s diet resolution for another day because it’s National Buffet Day on January 2!  Honolulu has some fine breakfast buffets to consider, and here are some of our favorites.     Hatsuhana Japanese Restaurant Hawaii ...

There is something about a New Year that makes people think about living life to the fullest.  Because this December 31 is the last time we are able to enjoy a spectacular meal in 2023, people seek out special menus or convivial places to enjoy with friends or loved ones.  Forget January 1 for now, ...

November 2023 New Restaurants and Cafes in Hawaii     Waffle & Berry   Waffle & Berry, formerly located in Ohana Hale Marketplace in Waikiki, relocated to the lower level of Waikiki Shopping Plaza.  While there are already lines waiting to get into Maguro Brothers for their ...

Making its return after a five-year hiatus, the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024.  This recreational relay race organized by JTB Hawaii Travel, LLC is open to the public and invites casual runners and even more serious marathoners to engage in a fun sporting event.  ...

It’s International Tea Day on December 15, and in case you don’t have a budget for a civilized afternoon tea service on some luxurious veranda in Waikiki, we have a few accessible tea spots to consider.  These casual cafes may be more of a takeaway format, but they still craft some exquisite ...

December 10 is National Lager Day, and while we really don’t need an excuse to have a couple of cold ones, there are a few lagers crafted in Hawaii worth trying, if you have not already.  Some of the more popular breweries include Kona Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, Waikiki Brewing Company, ...

People often remind us about avoiding deep-fried foods.  But, something about cooking food to a delectable crisp by submerging it in bubbling hot oil is something that even air-fryers cannot quite seem to replicate perfectly.  Everything somehow transforms into a beautifully textured, flavorful ...

Garlic Shrimp Plate at Sam’s Kitchen Japanese television personality Sam Monaghan is also a pretty amazing chef.  His approach is simple, but his flavors leave a lasting impression.  His poke is spectacular, his pan-fried fish–ahi, shibi, mahimahi, ono, and a’u–is craveworthy, and his pan-fried ...