Category: Hawaii Accommodations & Dining

Where to Wine in Hawaii

With all the tropical juices, infused vodkas and exotic garnishes inundating the Hawaii drink scene, some vacationers might be asking, “Where’s a good place to get a glass of wine around here?” Drinks with dinner don’t always have to fall under the hard liquor category. In fact, many more people are starting to enjoy a […]

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5 Best Dive Bars Waikiki: Our Top Picks

Looking for the best dive bars Waikiki offers? Here’s the best from a true expert! Waikiki Dive Bars For many of us who work in the bar industry, finding a good dive bar is a pivotal part of the vacation experience. Sure, we may whinge about the tedium of pandering to sussers, but when left […]

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A Handy Guide to Hawaiian Fruits

Wanting a sweet taste of Hawaii’s natural splendor? Here are some of our favorite Hawaiian fruits to try when you’re visiting the islands! The scenery of Hawaii is exotic: wet rainforests, vibrant flowers, warm turquoise ocean, and soft white sand. From nene geese and coqui frogs to hibiscus and heliconia, Hawaii has some incredibly diverse […]

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Breaking the Fast- Best Morning Meals of Oahu

What do you love most about dining out for breakfast? Is it the thought of not having to cook at home? Knowing you can order a creamy cappuccino? Or is it the unique dishes you can’t quite recreate yourself? For me, I love going out to breakfast because I enjoy cozy cafes, good espresso and […]

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Star of Honolulu cruise – 5-Star dining Review

Yaling and I enjoyed joining the Star of Honolulu for their 7-course French-style dining experience this week. Let me start off by saying that this dinner cruise is by no means for the traveler on a budget. We want to recommend this cruise to those looking for a high-end dining experience while in Waikiki because […]

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A local Happy Hour with a View

Most bars and restaurants offer discounted drink and food selections during that special time of day when working folks want to unwind after work, bend an elbow, and wait out rush hour traffic. I was recently afforded the opportunity of enjoying a happy hour at Signature Steakhouse, at the top of the Ala Moana Hotel, […]

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The Honolulu Gastropub Movement

Begun in London, England back in the early nineties, it is a response to a demand for decent dining in a pub environment. It has since grown and spread around the world. The movement is so new that the word itself is not recognized by a word processing spell check. [no_feature]Located at Ward Centers, between […]

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The Best North Shore Food Trucks (and Where to Find Them!)

Oahu’s North Shore food trucks have become nearly as famous as the area’s big-wave surfing and laid-back vibes. If you’ve ever driven to the North Shore of Oahu, I’m sure you’ve noticed the trucks scattered along the side of the highway, stretching from Haleiwa to Kualoa Ranch. Lunch trucks are some of the most popular […]

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Roseanne Barr Hawaii Farm & the World’s Most Expensive Nuts

Wondering about Rosanne Barr and her Hawaii farm? The TV star owns a 40-acre macadamia nut farm on the Big Island. It has over 4,000 trees, so it’s a pretty big operation! The farm had its own Lifetime reality television series called “Roseanne’s Nuts.”  Rosanne Barr’s Hawaii farm is an organic macadamia nut farm in […]

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More Than Gelato in Kaimuki

Here’s a motto: Try gelato! One of the perks of being in Hawaii is that it’s never too cold to enjoy a gelato. It is especially pleasant on those hot summer days, when the body temp is beyond the norm, and you just may give into that crazy urge for a midnight swim. Gelato could […]

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Orderding guide to Hawaii Bakeries

Satiating Your Sweet Craving in Hawaii There is plenty to choose from in Hawaii when it comes to sweets and homemade goods. The wide array of mom-and-pop bakeries found throughout happens to be what makes the sweet scene so unique. Each bakery sells a pastry treat that is special to its storefront, like coco puffs […]

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Kauai Grindz at Mark’s Place

Located just five minutes from the airport, Mark’s Place is THE place to instantly immerse yourself into the local flavors of Kauai. The plate-lunch eatery attracts all kinds of people – from the locals working nearby to the tourists looking for some grub. Finding Mark’s Place may be somewhat of a challenge if you don’t have […]

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