We Do It Big Island Style
Part I | Part II When you think “island style,” you think Hawaii and our innate, laid back way of life. After two recent…
Let’s Get On With the Shokudo
Pops and I have this ongoing joke/battle with each other about where the best Japanese eats are around town. Hailing directly from the heart…
Oahu… A Day In the Life
Todd is your typical local boy. Born and raised on big plate lunches, beaches and BBQs, this pseudo-expat will get all emotional on you…
Sumo Primer – Get Ready for the Hawaii Grand Sumo Tournament
by Darin Sato Planning to check out the Hawaii Grand Sumo Tournament on June 9 or 10, 2007? If you’re new to the sport,…
Finger Garlickin’ Good! – Sugoi Bento & Catering
Doesn’t allium sativum sound like some potent ingredient listed on the label of some dangerous cleaning ingredient? Well, it’s potent alright, but believe you-me,…
Kau Kau Kauai – Part 3
Part I | Part II | Part III Well, we’ve finally made it gang. The 3rd and final part in our Kau Kau Kauai…
The Best Local Style Saimin? Shige’s Fo’ Shizzle!
With the rarefied (cold) air we’ve been facing these last few months, I thought now was as good a time as any to feature…
Honolulu Marathon Shmonolulu Shmarathon – If You Can Walk, You Can Roll
“Wow!” “Impressive!” “You’re crazy!” Yep, these are just a few of the statements people yell at me on a daily basis. The first two…
Kau Kau Kauai – Part 2
Part I | Part II | Part III OK gangy… We’re back as promised. Albeit a month overdue, we’re back nonetheless. Another exciting round…
Osake to Me! Honolulu’s Newest Hotspot for Meets and Eats: Osake Sushi Bar and Lounge
[Editor’s Note: Osake Sushi Bar and Lounge closed its doors in April, 2007] OK, so I lied. We were supposed to still be in…
Kau Kau Kauai
Part I | Part II | Part III OK, so you guys aren’t big on exercise… I get it. My attempt to foray from…
Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail Hike
Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail Hike | Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail Hike – Revisited With all of the food reviews I’ve been doing lately, I thought it…
Shave Ice Ice Baby
Something fishy is definitely going on here… The airports have been bustling with college folk and local eateries and nightclubs are a’ bumpin’. You’re…
Tenkaippin – A Taste of Kyoto In the Heart of Waikiki
[Editor’s Note: Tenkaippin has moved to its current location at 617 Kapahulu Ave since this article was written.] So there you are. Sitting in…
American Idol – Confessions of a Middle Aged Reality TV King
Those of you who know me know that I’m a reality TV crazy. Shows spanning the spectrum from Wild Boyz, The Ultimate Fighter, Streetball,…