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Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, seafood abounds in Hawaii restaurants, but there are only a handful of specialists. New to the list is Fish Honolulu. The open-air restaurant in the heart of Kakaako features a full range of fish and shellfish including Kona crab artichoke dip, crab cakes, lobster rolls and some of my favorites … [Read more…]
All around the world, Tommy Bahama is known for its coastal aesthetic and laid-back tropical vibe. The brand is marking its 25th anniversary this year and recently celebrated the occasion with a new menu launch in its second-floor restaurant in Waikiki. Far from being a cookie-cutter operation, each Tommy Bahama restaurant takes pride in creating … [Read more…]
I was also thrilled to find Cha Cha Matcha on Lafeyette, a coffee and tea bar that has nothing to do with the Latin American cha cha. Instead, “cha” is derived from the Japanese word for tea, “ocha.” Co-founders Matthew Morton and Conrad Sandelman spent time in Uji, Japan, where they were captivated by Japanese … [Read more…]
Like every fashion enthusiast, I love the energy and style of New York City. One of my first stops was the Anna Wintour Costume Center to check out the final days of the “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” exhibition. Afterward, there was the question of where to eat, and I headed to the West … [Read more…]
Almost everyone I know wants to make happiness their top priority. Purvé Donut Stop is one company I’m proud to support because happiness is at the core of their business philosophy. You can’t help but smile when you walk into the shop and see the colorful life-size paintings of donuts, unicorns and rainbows, then read … [Read more…]