January 2010

Loco moco. Sushi. Teriburger. Repeat.  

You may live in a melting pot. But lately, it seems like your plate’s always filled with the same old thing.  

Looks like you need a refresher course on the Islands’ amazing array of cuisines.  

Treat your palate to the best of what Honolulu has to offer with the Hole-in-the-Wall food tour, created by Matthew Gray, local food reviewer and former Honolulu Advertiser restaurant critic.  

Originally designed to give visitors a truly authentic taste of paradise (pineapple pizza be damned),... Read more »

Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.

Get LOST
What: LOST geeks unite! Watch the Season 6 premiere three days before the rest of the world at a special Sunset on the Beach event. Cast members will attend, so you can swoon over Sawyer in person. Get there early to snag a spot on the beach, because thousands of fans are expected.
When: Saturday. Red carpet arrivals begin at 5 p.m., screening begins at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Waikiki Beach, across from the Honolulu ZooRead more »

Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.

Get LOST
What: LOST geeks unite! Watch the Season 6 premiere three days before the rest of the world at a special Sunset on the Beach event. Cast members will attend, so you can swoon over Sawyer in person. Get there early to snag a spot on the beach, because thousands of fans are expected.
When: Saturday. Red carpet arrivals begin at 5 p.m., screening begins at 6:30 p.m.
... Read more »

The line is brand-new from Wings Hawai‘i,... Read more »

You’re all for Livin’ La Vida Local, especially when it means celebrating with an ice cold local beer or two, shot, or after dinner drink. You can show your local spirit during happy hour (or any hour) too, by ordering up a drink made with one of these Hawai'i liquors.  


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Working out at home? Sure, you do it all the time. For aerobics, you make laps to the kitchen for cheese dip, and for strength training, you lift cases of beer into the fridge.

Time to shape up, dumbbell. Here’s a workout you can do right at home that will actually get results. 


Carmela Tafoya holds her “Living Room Workout” live through Skype, so all you have to do is log on via web cam, and voila, you’ve got a personal trainer right in your room.

Tafoya has been a personal trainer for more than 20 years to famous athletes... Read more »

Working out at home? Sure, you do it all the time. For aerobics, you make laps to the kitchen for cheese dip, and for strength training, you lift cases of beer into the fridge.

Time to shape up, dumbbell. Here’s a workout you can do right at home that will actually get results. 


Carmela Tafoya holds her “Living Room Workout” live through Skype, so all you have to do is log on via web cam, and voila, you’ve got a personal trainer right in your room.

Tafoya has been a personal trainer for more than 20 years to... Read more »

How it works: After several shampoos and a blow-dry to prep hair, a stylist applies the keratin solution in sections, then dries and flat-irons it to infuse proteins deep into the hair cuticle. It... Read more »

Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.

Such A Doll
What: Swing by the Acid Dolls boutique's Grand Opening Party for first dibs on the line's chic clothing and accessories, complimentary pupus from Doraku Sushi, specialty cocktails, and gift bags. Groove to live DJs, enter to win giveaways, and check out the Acid Dolls fashion show at 9 p.m.
When: Tomorrow, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Royal... Read more »

Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.

Such A Doll
What: Swing by the Acid Dolls boutique's Grand Opening Party for first dibs on the line's chic clothing and accessories, complimentary pupus from Doraku Sushi, specialty cocktails, and gift bags. Groove to live DJs, enter to win giveaways, and check out the Acid Dolls fashion show at 9 p.m.
... Read more »