Sometimes you just gotta get dressed up and have a night on the town — and Restaurant Week Hawaii is the perfect excuse to do just that. This time the year’s most delicious seven days started last week on Nov. 17 and ended today on Nov. 23. I seriously wish I had more time and … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Oahu
Review: Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop
There are so many new breakfast and brunch places popping up that they all start to meld in my mind — it’s hard to stand out with such stiff competition! That being said, when Jake and I finally got to try Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop one Saturday morning, I instantly loved it. I felt … Continue reading
Review: bills in Waikiki
You may remember me mentioning that Jake and I rented a hotel room in Waikiki on Halloween so as to avoid the hassle of gridlock traffic during the wee hours. (You may think Hawaii is paradise, but wait until you see the traffic…) Since we don’t normally make it out to Waikiki, we took advantage of … Continue reading
Hiking: Lanikai Pillboxes
There’s a hike in Lanikai that’s close to my heart for various reasons… Lanikai Pillboxes was the first hike I did with Jake — before we were even together — my first (and last) sunrise hike, and just this year on my birthday, Emily and I made the trek the morning of my 23rd birthday. … Continue reading
Revisiting: Sunday brunch at the Nook
Remember when Jake and I went to the Nook in Manoa? Well, I said I’d be back to try the mochi waffles — and here I am! Let me formally introduce you to my best friends — Ayaka, Cecilia (Cece), Adrienne, and Sachi. We’ve been best friends since middle school, and after college we all … Continue reading
Wings Over the Pacific Air Show: The Blue Angels in Hawaii
The Blue Angels are back in Hawaii for the Wings Over the Pacific Air Show! If you haven’t seen them yet, you’ve still got all Sunday to check out the festivities at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. There’s a lot to see while you wait for the Blue Angels to put on their show at 4 … Continue reading
How to: Plan the perfect gal pal day
My best friend Adrienne’s birthday is this week — and everyone knows you can’t properly celebrate on a weekday, so we decided to start the festivities early this past weekend with a day of girly activities (followed by nighttime shenanigans). To me, the perfect day out with the girls consisted of: tea and nails. So … Continue reading
Hiking: Makapu’u Tom Tom Trail
Emily, one of my best friends since elementary school, is leaving for Thailand to teach there. (You can read more on her adventures on her blog here!) It’s a an exciting opportunity, but I’m going to miss her so much — she’s the best hiking buddy. We’ve had so many adventures this summer, so we’re … Continue reading
Corks & Forks: Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
It’s been nearly a year since I started my new marketing job at Hawaii News Now. Getting a chance to attend an event like the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival is only one of the perks. And let me tell you, Corks and Forks was nothing short of amazing. Hawaiian Airlines sponsored the event, which … Continue reading
Hiking: Koko Crater Arch
The Koko Crater Arch trail is really short, but definitely not low on adventure. What it lacks in length, it makes up in steepness. In a minute, as you scroll down, you’ll see what I mean. To get to this hike, park at the Halona Blowhole parking lot (you can actually kind of see it … Continue reading