On the Town
Cinema Italiano in hawaii
Culture and art come together at Hawaii’s own Italian film festival
Cinema Italiano in Hawaii along with the Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii ushers in its sixth year of presenting films and festivities this fall, once again bringing its touch of Italian culture and tradition to the Islands. From Nov. 5 to 8, 16 screenings [...]
Wine Down
Food and wine pairings liven up Wednesdays at town
When it comes to days of the week, nobody likes Mondays – no explanation needed for that. Rock band The Cure is “in love” with Fridays, and from January to May, Tuesdays engage us with American Idol.
But what about Wednesday? What can we do on this day [...]
Tommy Bahama Wailea
Bask in the fun-meets-fashion lifestyle of the famed brand’s Maui cafe
There is food. And there is fashion. Seldom do the twain meet, except when, in a clumsy moment, a drop of gazpacho falls from your spoon and onto a previously impeccable pair of white linen pants.
But there are exceptions to every rule. Tommy Bahama is [...]
A Slice of Italy
Great wine and a fresh menu at vino in restaurant row
On the Tv show Cheers, the featured bar was a place “where everybody knows your name.” Local master sommelier Chuck Furuya, co-owner of Vino Italian Tapas and Wine Bar, says his restaurant is the “Italian Cheers” – a hangout for great wine and great food, [...]
A New Twist
Check out the redesigned Hanohano room at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
Even if you’re afraid of heights (as this writer happens to be) it’s worth the scare riding the elevator up to Twist at Hanohano at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.
Located on the Sheraton’s 30th floor, the view on the way up is pretty spectacular – you [...]
Chai’s Island Bistro
Live music and fantastic food make this bustling night spot a must-visit
Good news: You don’t have to wait until the weekend anymore to spend a night out on the town! Enjoy fine food, marvelous live music and the company of friends on a Monday, Tuesday, or even Wednesday if you like. Chai Chaowasaree, owner and [...]
Easily Amuse
Sip from an impressive array of wines at the Honolulu Design Center’s wine bar
Wine heaven has been discovered, and thy name is Amuse Wine Bar.
Inside this vino universe, pinots, cabernets, mer-lots, Rieslings and more await wine lovers thirsting for a sip of that sweet nectar. Located on the second floor of the Honolulu Design Center [...]
Formaggio Grill
Enjoy an Eastside night spot in Kailua
Things are literally “looking good” for Kailua native Dusty Grable. Grable is not only the restaurant manager at Formaggio Grill in Kailua, but he also was voted the town’s “Sexiest Man” for the third year in a row.
For verification of Grable’s prestigious title, head to the Kailua Formaggio and [...]
RumFire
Experience the newest hot spot in Waikiki
Call the new RumFire at the Sheraton Waikiki what you may: a bar, a lounge, a club or even a restaurant. And you’d be right – and wrong. Even Kelly Sanders,
Sheraton Waikiki general manager, can’t quite put his finger on it. And he’s the guy who created the place.
“Because [...]
A Whole New Light
ARTafterDARK events bring an eclectic crowd to the Honolulu Academy of Arts
There is a buzz of excitement as smiling patrons ascend the flat steps leading into the Honolulu Academy of Arts. A woman’s song drifts along the cooling evening breeze, and the sunset lends an almost iridescent quality to the flag-stones and stucco walls of [...]





