Photo: Andrea Lee TThere’s a lot of buzz here about the new Midtown Eats food hall at The Park in Ke’eaumoku, and for good reason: With more than a dozen vendors, a wide variety of cuisines, tons of seating, and free parking, it’s a great place to satisfy everyone’s cravings and hang out. Click on the information you want to explore: SEE ALSO: where are they now Restaurants on Ke’eaumoku Street Image: Courtesy of Midtown Eats Sellers Here is the current list of providers: Boba-Bing! is expected to open in March, while Dragon Burger and Bonburi are slated for May.…
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The south is warm, sunny and built for tourism, think lounge chairs, all-inclusive packages and cocktails from 11am. The north is greener, a bit windier and honestly feels like a completely different island. The interior? It’s for hikers, slow travelers, those who prefer to stay in a finca rather than a five-star. This is one of the easiest warm weather getaways, especially in winter. But with so many areas to consider, choosing where to base yourself can seem like a difficult task. So here is a proper breakdown. The best domains and how to choose Las Palmas (North) Las Palmas…
Green Day is Tuesday, March 17, but you’re in luck: some of these canned meats, green beer and other specials will last longer. St. Patrick’s Day is Tuesday, March 17, so of course we’re back with the ultimate guide to corned beef and other specials around O’ahu. Click on each photo to learn more. SEE ALSO: Celebrate the Irish in you at these St. Patrick’s Day events Aloha Beer it’s me Created by MW it’s me Big City Diner Multiple locations Kailua Boardroom two The Country Restaurant secretary Great harvest bread Multiple locations Hanabi Cheesecake Multiple locations The Halo Halo…
Photo: Alexander Gates Afollowing the success of its first beer festival in 2025, Waikīkī Brewing Co. makes it bigger than before. The 2n.d The annual Waikīkī Brewer’s Festival next Saturday, March 14, will feature six partner beers on tap at the festival alone, with every brewery on O’ahu bringing their beers. Beer Lab HI, Hana Koa Brewing Co., Howzit Brewing, Inu Island Ales, Lanikai Brewing Co. and Olohana Brewpub/Kalihi Beer have brewed a special beer for the occasion with Waikīkī Brewing Co. These will be poured into the Bevy Chevy in the Ala Moana Boulevard side parking lot. They also…
Photo: Jennifer Griswold Emerald Isle After Dark with Paradise Tango Friday March 13, from 7 to 10.30 p.m Join Paradise Tango for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration that combines tango, Irish music and culture, fairy cabaret, and authentic food and drink at Emerald Isle After Dark. Learn to tango with a beginner’s lesson, dance in a Celtic-inspired milonga, and enjoy a cabaret performance by TangOhana while you eat delicious Irish food and drink whiskey. BUY TICKETS 21+ event, $20 RSVP on Eventbrite, Paradise Tango, 2600 S. King St. #203 and #204, Mō’ili’ili, paradisetango.com, @paradisetango SEE ALSO: What to do on…
Photo: Courtesy of Events International For the first time in seven years, one of downtown’s biggest block parties is returning. The St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival, an annual Nu’uanu Avenue tradition that lasted more than 30 years until the pandemic, returns Tuesday, March 17 to a new location on Fort Street Mall. Apart from the change of venue, other traditions will remain intact. “Honestly, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. It’s back and it’s going to be similar,” says organizer Rich Schneider of Events International. “There will be lots of Irish food: corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips…
Dusty Grable, far right, with partners in the Lovers + Fighters restaurant group. Photo: Olivier Koning TThe world of late has kept more than a few waiting, what?! moments One of the nicest came via a text from Frolic contributor Melissa Chang, who happened upon 2024. Hale ‘Aina Restaurateur of the Year at an event last week: “I saw Dusty Grable and he said Little Plum and Lady Elaine dropped their prices,” he wrote. “They have some new menu items and some smaller plates and the latter has resulted in higher order volume because it allows customers to try more…
Just a three hour flight from London, Marrakech, also spelt Marrakesh, is the perfect winter sun escape. It’s a cultural feast for the senses, with a boujee party scene and a nation obsessed with tea and tagine! I first visited Marrakech in 2017, and while I enjoyed the experience, I wasn’t in a hurry to return. Fast forward to February 2025, and the craving for rooftops and sunshine close to London took over. This time, I found a whole new appreciation for this red city. I’m not sure if it’s because I was more prepared for the medina or if…
Photo: Courtesy of Aly Ishikuni It can be seen until March 21, second floor, Galeria Lē’ahi This highly anticipated exhibit features over 160 works of art and is the state’s largest art competition for students in grades 7-12. Winners were selected from over 2,500 entries in 16 different categories in a wide variety of media, ranging from drawing and painting to digital collage and installation art. The Gold Key award-winning artworks on display were carefully selected by an invited jury from the local art community. “This year’s competition marks our first public-private partnership with Lexus Hawai’i, which has generously donated…
I was in my 40’s before I realised I was an Irish citizen by birth. This might sound naïve or ignorant but I was born and raised in England to a Scottish father and a Northern Irish mother. Growing up, I understood that I was a British citizen, which I am. But I also believed that Irish citizenship only applied to those from the Republic of Ireland, not Northern Ireland as it is part of the UK. But I have in fact, like many, fact got duel citizenship by birthright. How did I not know this? And surprisingly, it seems…