It's no secret that Mayor Rick Blangiardi is vehemently against many pandemic control measures. Yet, Hawaii is amid its worst surge ever. So, the Honolulu Mayor implements a laughable new restriction in an attempt to appease naysayers. But, really, who is he kidding? … [Read more...] about Honolulu Mayor Implements Laughable New Restriction
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Review: Kith Treats Waikiki
Besides Wicked Maine Lobster, the other newbie at the Royal Hawaiian Center is Kith Treats Waikiki. Billed as an adult cereal bar, Kith Treats is associated with a lifestyles apparel brand by the same name. … [Read more...] about Review: Kith Treats Waikiki
Review: Foodstart A5 Wagyu Beef Musubi
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, the pandemic has seen the rise of interesting new foodstuffs in Hawaii. One of the latest of these is Chef Jeremy Shigekane's Foodstart A5 Wagyu Beef Musubi. … [Read more...] about Review: Foodstart A5 Wagyu Beef Musubi
Review: Beyond Pastry Studio Cheesecakes
During the pandemic, numerous new hole-in-the-wall businesses popped up across Honolulu. One of these businesses is Beyond Pastry Studio, renown for their epicurean cheesecakes. And, this past Thanksgiving, we finally tried the Beyond Pastry Studio Cheesecakes. … [Read more...] about Review: Beyond Pastry Studio Cheesecakes
Honolulu City Council Approves Hotel Tax Increase
Following every other county in Hawaii, the Honolulu City Council approves a hotel tax increase for Oahu. The increase will help to shore up the City's budget but will also increase the net cost of hotel states for visitors and locals alike. … [Read more...] about Honolulu City Council Approves Hotel Tax Increase
Hilton Hawaiian Village Plans to Add Another Tower
The largest hotel in Hawaii may be getting bigger as the Hilton Hawaiian Village plans to add another tower to its sprawling campus. Unlike recent additions, however, the new tower will house hotel rooms rather than additional timeshare units. … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Village Plans to Add Another Tower
Goteborg Musubi – Hawaii’s Other Musubi
Hawaii is a beautiful mishmash of various cultures around the world. And it's something you can readily see around you when you're here. This mashup influences everything from the way we speak, our architecture, our customs, and, yes, even our food, which brings us to the Goteborg Musubi. … [Read more...] about Goteborg Musubi – Hawaii’s Other Musubi
Honolulu Further Loosens Restrictions
Yesterday, Mayor Rick Blangiardi held a press conference to announce that Honolulu further loosens restrictions. Sort of. This loosening of restrictions isn't seeking to make significant changes. Instead, it's adjustments to the existing set of rules. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Further Loosens Restrictions
Diamond Head State Monument Closing
Thanks to necessary demolition projects, the Diamond Head State monument is closing for seven days over the next couple of weeks. Naturally, during this time, one of Hawaii's most popular attractions will be off-limits to all. … [Read more...] about Diamond Head State Monument Closing
Review: Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas
During my recent trip to Vegas and Irvine, we flew on Hawaiian Airlines. Sure, Southwest is an option nowadays, but my in-laws prefer Hawaiian for the convenience and ease. So, let's talk about Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas
