Honolulu Mango Jam – Where’s the Mangos?
Juicy sweet flesh running in streams to your elbows, smeared across cheeks as you suck the seed dry and pull tangy strands from between your teeth… Mango is to the islands what watermelon on a hot day is for mainlanders, an icon of summer. It’s just not possible to ever have enough of this seasonal […]
Jamarek African Dance Band
Jamarek African Dance Band: Celebrating the Music and Culture of Africa Looking for great music in Hawaii? Get ready for dancing in the aisles, you won’t be able to sit still through the contagious music of Jamarek. Hawaii’s premiere world music dance band will take the stage to share their African & Latin inspired music […]
Magic Island’s Lantern Floating Ceremony Illuminates the Sea Each Memorial Day
I had never actually seen a lantern float before this year. Like the 50,000 other locals present at the festival, I had always wanted to attend the ceremony in person. Although I knew it would be extremely crowded and tough to find parking, I had to go because it was on my bucket list. Walking, […]
Experimentation in Beer: An Outlet For Creativity
Let’s face it; you’re already an outsider. You’ve grown tired of the readily available mass marketed beers available around you and have chosen to craft your own at home. You hastily pieced together a “Frankenbrew” system out of old coolers, some PVC and a little of that do-it-yourself attitude. You may or may not take […]
Dole Plantation: The Pineapple Experience
Oahu’s pineapple theme park! The Dole Plantation experience combines the historic pineapple history of Hawai’i with theme-park-style activities making this an attraction to put on your “things to do on Oahu” list if you want to stay on the beaten path. These plantations, considered the largest and most famous pineapple plantations in the world, work […]
Why To Try a “Craft” Beer
By Mark Wilson Now as the title mentions this article is for those who don’t drink “craft” beer, or for that matter beer at all. I will not state that by the end you will like craft beer (from here on no quotations and we will just call it beer), but I do hope to […]
Experience the Majestic Nu’uanu Pali Lookout
Perched high above the windward side of Oahu, Nu’uanu Pali Lookout offers a breathtaking panorama that will leave you awe-struck. As you gaze out at the rugged Ko’olau Range, you’ll be greeted by a stunning vista of lush, verdant cliffs plunging dramatically into the turquoise waters below. This iconic landmark is not just a scenic […]
Cellaring Beer: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
By: Mark Iacopelli | You just bought that coveted Russian Imperial Stout you have been searching for, and now the question is, drink it now or wait and see how it ages? Okay, maybe stouts are not your thing, but what other beers can you age? Using amber bottles and keeping in cool dark environment […]
Discover Unique food places in Honolulu
Unique Food Places in Honolulu Here’s a list of unique food spots in Honolulu that are definitely worth checking out: 1. Rainbow Drive-In A local favorite, Rainbow Drive-In offers classic plate lunches with generous portions. Try the BBQ beef or the loco moco for a true taste of local cuisine. 2. Ono Seafood Known for […]

