November 1999

Thirty-four minutes into your lunch hour. All you’ve swallowed is bitterness, after:

· 15 minutes looking for your car on the 4th floor
· 10 minutes finding it on the 6th floor
· 7 minutes looking for your keys in your massive work bag
· 2 minutes swearing after finding them in your pocket

You should’ve just brown bagged it.

And then, the final straw (if you only had even a soda!): you pull up to Kawaihao Street ravenous for Sean... Read more »

You wake up in the morning, say hello to your 1.8 room mates/family members and drive the 26.1 minutes to work (no traffic today). There you plug away for 7.5 hours to bring in part of your household’s $64,661 income, according to the U.S. Census, until it’s time to return to your median average $315,000 condo.

You deal with blending in at work. But when it comes to your 875-square foot condo you love to stand out in a crowd by getting down and quirky.

You’ll find some uncommon ground at Hound & Quail.Read more »

The perky host had made it seem so easy.

Maybe it was your chardonnay-induced haze or maybe it’s because everything looks simple at 2 a.m., but despite the infomercial’s promise, things aren’t going too smoothie with your new Miraculous 12-in-1 Drink Master.

Two broken blades, three jammed buttons and one volcanic explosion later, and you realize that it’ll be miracle if your latest late-night impulse buy manages to make anything other than a new hole in your wallet.
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Scone it
Tea at 1024 Weekends
What: Partake in tasty baked goods and brews without lifting a finger, unless it's... Read more »

Flowers? She couldn’t stem her disappointment.
Candles? She’s burned out.
Jewelry? Nothing she took a shine to.

Your last few Mother’s Day gifts left you with nothing but a bad wrap. Now you’re so desperate, you’re pulling out construction paper for a few free hug coupons.

Score some major points by giving your mom some TLC—Tender Lemon Care.

The luxurious Moana... Read more »

The tradewinds have died down and things are really heating up – your house, your car, and the hair plastered to your sweaty forehead.

You’re thirsting for an icy treat. But the only thing less appealing than the pre-packaged, processed bars stocked in the supermarket freezer is the frigid reception from the sullen girl working the cash register.

Chill out with the new, all-natural shave ice by a familiar East Oahu favorite.

Clayton “Uncle Clay” Chang opened his House of Pure Aloha... Read more »

He wore TOMS. You wore L.A.M.B. He sipped almond milk. You slurped milk shakes. He protested GMOs. You protested Two and a Half Men.

Clearly, the breakup with Vegan Guy was inevitable. While he’s licking his wounds you’re already on the prowl, hungry for a fling with a beefy newcomer.

Lucky for you, tonight’s the opening of Honolulu’s newest meat market: SALT Kitchen and Tasting Bar. The concept is charcuterie blended with American izakaya: Great meats and great drinks.
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You’re hours into your solo sunning session when you really start to feel the heat. That cute guy you’ve been secretly crushing on suddenly appears, and instead of looking tan-tastic you resemble something that rolled in with the tide.

You frantically untangle your dred-ful saltwater do and blot at your oily, sun-shiny face. Now he’s steps away –- yikes! --- and all you have to cover up your least-flattering bikini is that absolutely flab-ulous old sundress that clings to all the wrong places.

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2 a.m. Your body is at rest but your mind is still spinning.

Did I remember to send that e-mail? Will I really be able to finish that project on time? What did he mean by “we should talk?”

Lately it feels like you’ve been bending over backwards to get your life in line. But all that anxious cycle does is leave you exhausted, on the couch, with your hand in the potato chip bag.

Breathe. Three new studios will help you rediscover your core values while breaking a sweat.

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Brunch
Local Mocos
What: Go local luxuriously with the launch of the Farmers' Market-inspired Royal 220 brunch. Named after the 220-mile radius that encompasses the Hawaiian islands, the outdoor event offers more than 20 selections made with the best of Hawaii's produce and products: think Maui-onion braised Kuahiwi Ranch flat iron steak with grilled Surfing Goat cheese polenta, ahi sashimi over Big Island mashed avocado with yuzu-wasabi dresing and Nalo farm micro greens,... Read more »