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Kawehi Haug blogs about Honolulu's dining and nightlife scene.

Chef Roy's genius Haiti fundraiser

Chef Roy's genius Haiti fundraiser
Chef Roy Yamaguchi is preparing a special four-course Haitian-inspired meal for diners at his Hawaii Kai restaurant. The meal is a fundraising effort, but instead of charging patrons for the dinner, Yamaguchi is asking that diners donate money to the Red Cross Haiti relief fund. Here's the official statement from the restaurant: On Friday, Janu...

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Today in pop: Man dies after watching 'Avatar'

Today in pop: Man dies after watching 'Avatar'
They say there's no such thing as bad publicity but sometimes bad is just bad. News.com.au reports that a man suffered a stroke and died after getting too excited while watching "Avatar." From news.com.auA 42-year-old Taiwanese man with a history of high blood pressure has died of a stroke likely triggered by over-excitement from watching the b...

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Starting the new year: better late than never

Starting the new year: better late than never
Let's just forget for now that it's already one week into the new year, and allow me to pretend that I got off on the right foot in 2010. Because actually, I'm a week behind. No matter though. I have my list of resolutions, and I'm sticking to them. Not because I'm more disciplined or determined than I was at this time last year, but  becau...

Friday, January 8, 2010 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Beaujolais Nouveau + Chef Mavro = Wine Dinner to Die For

Beaujolais Nouveau + Chef Mavro = Wine Dinner to Die For
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On the heels of Chef Mavro's wildly successful Julia Child- inspired three-course menu that was offered earlier this summer, Chef George Mavrothalassitis and his crew of chefs have once again created a special, limited-time three-course menu, this one to accompany the release of the 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau. The three courses, created by Chef Mav...

Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Wanted: pizza lovers!

Wanted: pizza lovers!
I'm looking for a few good pizza lovers to join me on a pizza crawl in an effort to find this city's best pizza. Here are the requirements, the guidelines and the low down on the Honolulu Advertiser's pizza crawl: • You must LOVE pizza — all kinds of pizza. Picky pizza eaters need not apply.  • We appreciate and otherwise ...

Friday, September 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Flights of fancy: Twist at Hanohano's new wine bar

Flights of fancy: Twist at Hanohano's new wine bar
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First look: Flights @ Twist First look: Flights @ Twist First look: Flights @ Twist First look: Flights @ Twist
Twist at Hanohano, the Sheraton's made-over restaurant located in the Hanohano Room, unveiled its new wine bar yesterday. The term "wine bar" is actually a bit misleading — this is more like a conceptual wine menu that is offered nightly in the lounge at Twist. Sticking resolutely  to the theme of flying first class (and perhaps slipp...

Friday, August 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

No Doubt rocks Blaisdell

No Doubt rocks Blaisdell
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It's true what the critics say: No Doubt is back, and better than ever. By now it's no secret: No Doubt killed it last night in their first of two Honolulu shows. The crowd was way into it, and Gwen and gang performed the pants off of the place. Tonight's show isn't sold out yet, and general admission tickets are selling for $20! Twenty! If I ...

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Live tweeting from the No Doubt concert tonight

Live tweeting from the No Doubt concert tonight
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From the 'Tragic Kingdom' to reunion hoopla Just some cute kids from Orange County An early headlining gig The 1992 lineup
I will be live tweeting tonight (with about a thousand other tweeps, I'm sure) from the first of No Doubt's two Honolulu shows. Matt Costa will open, and No Doubt is scheduled to take the stage at 8:30 p.m. Follow me here (my tweets will appear on this screen) or on Twitter here.   &am...

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Jason Tam does high kicks, and soap operas too

Jason Tam does high kicks, and soap operas too
Local boy and actor, singer, Broadway performer Jason Tam is starring in the new documentary "Every Little Step," which follows the audition and casting process for the 2006 Broadway revival of "A Chorus Line." Tam is featured in the film as he goes through the audition process (with 3,000 other people), and then eventually lands the role of Pau...

Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

Live, from the Blaisdell ice rink

Live, from the Blaisdell ice rink
This one's for the families: I'll be live tweeting from Beauty & the Beast on Ice tonight between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. My plus one is a 3-year-old, so I'll have an expert close by. You can follow my tweets here (they'll appear at the bottom of this page) or you can follow along on twitter here. Find more info on the event here. Just FYI: And...

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Be the first to comment

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