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Photo: Mari Taketa ddon’t go to Mama Guava for pancit or adobo; you won’t find them in a menu on a page. Opt for the lumpia, a crispy wonder rolled up with a fun silky texture and touched with spicy chile oil. Or the utog burger, whose beef patties are shredded with longanisa sausage and smothered in a pickled onion and banana ketchup sauce. In the former Pig & the Lady space on King Street, Mama Guava is the modern Filipino-American restaurant we’ve been waiting for. There’s a lot to say, because I’ve eaten here five times since it opened…

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Birmingham or London. It’s doing its own thing, and I have to say, it is doing it brilliantly. You’ve got Michelin-starred tasting menus sitting alongside proper gastro-pubs, quirky independent spots, and cozy traditional inns. The emphasis here is on local ingredients: heritage vegetables from Staffordshire farms, meat from nearby butchers, and craft ales that actually taste like they’ve been brewed with care. After months of eating my way through the city (tough job, I know), I’ve pulled together this list of the best restaurants in Lichfield. These aren’t just the places with the highest ratings, they’re the ones that left…

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Seahawks, Patriots or just the halftime show? Whatever reason you’re watching the Super Bowl LX, you’re going to need pro-level distractions. Wdon’t judge Whether you’re showing up to cheer on your team or especially to eat, we’ve got your back. Check out these menus by clicking on the photo; this will take you directly to each restaurant’s Instagram for more details. SEE ALSO: Valentine’s Day menus at O’ahu restaurants and bakeries Ali’i Fish Market Mbter Hello Beer Co. it’s me Big City Diner Multiple locations Hello Hawaii Nu’uanu Dell Kitchen and Bakery McCully Elena’s Filipino Restaurant West Ino Hali’a by…

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J’ai fini par tester les modèles 20″ et 24″ lors de plusieurs voyages, et je dois dire que cette valise a véritablement changé ma perception du voyage. Level8 parle d’« aller de l’avant » et d’être « extraordinaire », ce qui semble un peu grandiose, mais lorsque vous vous promenez dans un terminal bondé avec des bagages qui fonctionnent comme ils le devraient, vous commencez à comprendre ce qu’ils veulent dire. La collection Luminous Textured est disponible dans des tailles allant de 18″ à 28″, toutes fabriquées à partir de polycarbonate Makrolon® de qualité supérieure avec cette texture de diamant…

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The controversy Wakai argues that Hawai’i “needs to be part of the nuclear discussion” and the Legislature is scheduled to take up the issue this year, armed with a task force report on the near-term potential of the technology on the islands. But he and others agree that nuclear presents significant hurdles, not least a two-thirds vote in the Legislature to overturn the constitutional ban. Community sentiment toward nuclear projects is likely to be skeptical at best and hostile from a number of quarters, including environmentalists. And while SMRs are getting a lot of attention globally, including in the U.S.…

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Destinations de plage chaudes – Remplacez votre manteau par un bikini Bon, commençons par ce dont la plupart d’entre nous rêvent en janvier : les plages. Des plages convenables, chaudes, qui ne nécessitent pas de combinaison. Classiques des Caraïbes – Où tout le monde a raison Je dois dire qu’il y a une raison pour laquelle les gens parlent des Caraïbes en janvier. Ce n’est pas seulement du battage médiatique, c’est vraiment incroyable. Nous parlons de températures constantes de 27 à 28°C, de presque aucune pluie et de cet équilibre parfait entre chaleur et chaleur insupportable. Aruba continue d’apparaître dans…

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WWhen a restaurant is consistently recognized every year for its breakfast, brunch and business lunch, there is a solid formula at play. Tangö Contemporary Café has been perfecting this formula for 18 years and shows no signs of stopping. With Scandinavian classics like Swedish pancakes with berries and fresh cream, braised beef snot and hash tweaked for local palates, Tangö appeals to many with a central location. It appears on our Hale ‘Aina Awards list three times for 2025, so we thought it would be a good idea to take a look at some of the best bites Tango has…

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Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan: Cherry Blossom Season Begins Late March in Japan is when things get really pretty. The cherry blossom forecasts start appearing (yes, they have apps for this), and if you time it right, you’ll catch the early blooms without the April madness. Temperatures sit around 10-15°C which is cool enough for a jacket but comfortable for walking around all day. I spent ages tracking blossom predictions for a trip once, and everyone kept saying April was peak season. Turns out late March was perfect, fewer crowds, and the blossoms had this delicate, almost fragile quality that felt…

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Last Updated on January 28, 2026 This October, Luna and I made our first trip to South Korea. Traveling to East Asia has been a longtime dream of mine. While JC and I went to India two years ago, I longed to see more of Asia, specifically the far east. The stars seemed to align this year, as I reconnected with an MBA friend of mine who lives in Seoul. I told her of my dream to make a trip to Asia, and we immediately started planning for me to come and visit her in Seoul. I shared my plans…

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WWhether you’re looking to get back in shape, refocus, or add some variety to your routines, there are plenty of fitness classes (plus a handful of new studios) and wellness activities on O’ahu to get you moving. SEE ALSO: Your ultimate guide to running, walking, swimming and biking events on O’ahu Photos: Joley Peterson, courtesy Revolt Studio Infrared hot glutes and core Studio Revolt Kailua’s newest fitness studio, Revolt Studio, offers this 50-minute mat class focused on strengthening your core and lifting and toning your lower body. The infrared heat, which goes up to 96 degrees, warms the muscles, increasing…

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