June 2008

That tired old Tostitos salsa is a sad excuse for spicing up your tacos.

Feasting fiesta-style means adding some authentic Latin love to your plate, like the new mango salsa from Chinatown restaurant Soul de Cuba.

The salsa is the second of Soul de Cuba’s new line of six specialty sauces – first was the restaurant’s herb and garlic flavored Mojo sauce and marinade, which has been available for several months. The new flavors are rolling out one at a time through August, when the full line will be for sale in the restaurant and at select retailers.

On the way are... Read more »

Time to come clean. Your latest health kick has gotten a bit excessive, and you’ve been forcing your friends and family to eat more tofu and raw foods than anyone should have to consume.

Before anyone revolts, serve up a peace offering of one (or both) of Cake Envy’s brand new cheesecake flavors. The first is a classic s’more cheesecake with graham crackers, chocolate chunks and... Read more »

You might’ve heard the rumors (or, come to think of it, maybe not) about a secret group of individuals who gather at Black Point on the night of the full moon. As the moon lifts itself from the sea they – yes, you guessed it – howl.

We agree – that’s a little freaky. So we’ve got a better idea about how to enjoy this... Read more »

You might’ve heard the rumors (or, come to think of it, maybe not) about a secret group of individuals who gather at Black Point on the night of the full moon. As the moon lifts itself from the sea they – yes, you guessed it – howl.

We agree – that’s a little freaky. So we’ve got a better idea about how to enjoy this beautiful... Read more »

Posted on Monday, June 16, 2008 in Permalink | Comments ()

June 16, 2008 Moonlighting You might’ve heard the rumors (or, come to think of it, maybe not) about a secret group of individuals who gather at Black Point on the night of the full moon. As the moon lifts itself from the sea they – yes, you guessed it – howl. We agree – that’s a little freaky. So we’ve got a better idea about how to enjoy this beautiful monthly event: Full Moon Yoga at Lanikai Beach, taught by Jennifer Perell (she... Read more » Posted on Monday, June 16, 2008 in Permalink | Comments ()

June 16, 2008 june 16 story Read more » Posted on Monday, June 16, 2008 in Permalink | Comments () June 13, 2008 Throw in the Towel It was a double dog dare so you did it – jumped off the roof into the pool. Then your arm swung out too far and the concrete edge was too close, and you spent the rest of the summer with your arm in a sling. Ever since, sling as been your four-letter word. But no longer. The Surf Sling, created by surfer and sail maker Marc Iannini, lets you carry your surfboard and other beach gear hands-free. Tested for a year at SoCal and Mexico beach breaks, the full length, terry-velour... Read more » Posted on Friday, June 13, 2008 in Permalink | Comments () June 12, 2008 Weekend Picks Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events. Father Time What: You need a gift for Dad, stat – and one that’s better than another aloha shirt or grill tools set. A couple great ideas: 1.  Take him to Gourmet Cooking Hawaii’s Father’s Day Culinary Party with Chef Elmer Guzman, tonight from 6-8. He’ll cook a three-course meal side-by-side with Chef Elmer – the menu includes steamed clams, prime rib and bread pudding for dessert. Call 808.735.7788 for... Read more » Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2008 in Permalink | Comments () June 12, 2008 Weekend Picks - June 12, 2008 Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events. Father Time What: You need a gift for Dad, stat – and one that’s better than another aloha shirt or grill tools set. A couple great ideas...  1.  Take him to Gourmet Cooking Hawaii’s Father’s Day Culinary Party with Chef Elmer Guzman, tonight from 6-8. He’ll cook a three-course meal side-by-side with Chef Elmer – the menu includes steamed clams, prime rib and bread pudding for dessert. Call... Read more » Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2008 in Permalink | Comments () « Previous 1 2 3 Next »   Enter your email address About Lei Chic Lei Chic is a daily email and shopping blog that plugs you into Hawaii's newest and hottest boutiques, designers, trends, spas and salons, and more. You'll also discover all the cool events, dinners and sales happening around town in our Weekend Picks every Thursday and Saturday. With Lei Chic, you'll get the inside scoop on what everyone will be talking about tomorrow – in your inbox today. Lei Chic associate editor Terri Inefuku graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in Journalism and International Studies, and worked in New York, Chicago, Austin and Honolulu as a broadcast journalist before joining HONOLULU Magazine. When she's not rooting out new fashion discoveries for Lei Chic, you'll find her in the kitchen baking up treats for family and friends.   To send us a comment: comments@leichic.com To send us a story tip: tips@leichic.com To request information: info@leichic.com For press inquiries: interview@leichic.com To advertise with us: ads@leichic.com   Recent Posts Opihi Love's vintage rentals give weddings, parties classic charm Rumi Murakami's tailored, work-appropriate apparel Six reasons to do something this weekend Honolulu Night Market goes to the 'Xtreme' in June Lei Chic's Honolulu Night Market debut with HonHI Hawaii Maya Bella Boutique adds men's section, Kane Clothing line Late adds to Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events Lei Chic's 2013 Father's Day gift ideas Six reasons to do something this weekend Categories General Beauty Fashion Food&Drink Fitness Home Kids Men Pets Travel Services Seasonal Events Pop-Up Boutique Archives June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 Feed Subscribe to the Lei Chic Feed » Home | Advertise | About Us | Contact | Jobs | Subscribe | Where to Buy | Archive PacificBasin Publications: Hawaii Business | Hawaii Home + Remodeling | HONOLULU Family | HONOLULU Shops | MANA Magazine

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