August 2009

There’s only so much you can figure out about a restaurant from looking at the menu or their professionally styled food photos.

And it’s often not the answer to your real question: Am I going to have a good meal and experience at this place?

For that, you need an expert source. A friend who eats out every night. Someone who knows the best dishes to order just about everywhere, and which places to flat-out avoid.

Let us introduce you to Stanley Ehara. He’s the regular joe behind Read more »

There’s only so much you can figure out about a restaurant from looking at the menu or their professionally styled food photos.

And it’s often not the answer to your real question: Am I going to have a good meal and experience at this place?

For that, you need an expert source. A friend who eats out every night. Someone who knows the best dishes to order just about everywhere, and which places to flat-out avoid.

Let us introduce you to Stanley Ehara. He’s the regular joe behind Read more »

How many times have you had some variation of this conversation:

You: Where do you want to go tonight?

Your BFs: I don’t know, somewhere it isn’t too loud, the seats are comfy and the crowd is good. And not some super dress up scene-y nightclub. You know, a place we can chill and actually talk and have a drink.

You: Yeah. But where is that place?

Your BFs: I don’t know.

Seems like you have this little chat nearly every weekend, huh?

... Read more »

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

Fro Yo For Free
What: Red Mango's new location at Kahala Mall is handing out free small original flavor yogurts with one topping.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Red Mango, Kahala Mall (mauka side of center... Read more »

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

Fro Yo For Free
What: Red Mango's new location at Kahala Mall is handing out free small original flavor yogurts with one topping.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:Read more »

You: My fridge is filled with tomatoes, coffee, even chocolate grown here in Hawai‘i. What do I hafta do for milk from a lovely, amazingly talented Kama’aina cow like you?

Naked Cow: Are you buttering me up?

You: Of course not. But I am trying to milk you for all you’re worth.

Naked Cow: You know, somebody already is. You can get fresh, gourmet butter and soft cheese at O‘ahu farmers markets from Naked Cow Dairy, which... Read more »

Don't you sometimes wish the Mad Men era of two-martini lunches didn't end long before you were born? In those days, getting liquored at lunch with your best clients was business as usual.



Now, the only acceptable way to let a hint of a cocktail pass your lips before noon is with Liquoricious Lip Balms from Woodapples Essentials.



Made from a yummy blend of flavored and essential oils, the smooth, moisturizing balms taste and smell just like your favorite sweetened shots and fruity mixed drinks.

Like the Fuzzy Navel... Read more »

Juggling your demanding job, family and social life can make your days feel like a three-ring circus. And the one ball you can’t seem to keep in the air? Your workout.

So move that boring treadmill routine to the sideshow tent and glide into an aerial acrobatics class at Samadhi Hawai‘i. You’ll learn some new moves that will sweep you off your feet, literally. The trapeze, silk and strengthening classes are based on dance styling rather than straight gymnastics, and emphasize flexibility and fluid movement.

In Tissu (silk) class, founder Andrea Torres can teach you to... Read more »

Juggling your demanding job, family and social life can make your days feel like a three-ring circus. And the one ball you can’t seem to keep in the air? Your workout.

So move that boring treadmill routine to the sideshow tent and glide into an aerial acrobatics class at Samadhi Hawai‘i. You’ll learn some new moves that will sweep you off your feet, literally. The trapeze, silk and strengthening classes are based on dance styling rather than straight gymnastics, and emphasize flexibility and fluid movement.

In Tissu (silk) class, founder Andrea Torres... Read more »

When you were a kid, you only wore your birthstone ring when tutu came to visit.  The thought of that clunky ID bracelet you got from your junior high boyfriend makes you cringe.  And although you love love love your name necklace, it made you feel a bit icky when that Members Only jacket-wearing sleaze at the bar started calling you by name.

Let's just say you'd like something personalized that's a little more personal.

Like one of the pieces from jewelry designer Devin Krista. She turns unique fingerprints... Read more »