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midweek.com | Jocelyn Lansangan
on April 23, 2025 Saint Louis School president Dr. Glenn Medeiros invites the community to attend this week’s Grape Escape, an annual event that provides financial aid for its students.
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1 week ago | 
staradvertiser.com | Jocelyn Lansangan
I’ll admit, I am no golfer. But when Crave was invited to Hawaii’s premier indoor golf and karaoke lounge, one doesn’t say no. Aya Golf Lounge opened in Azure Ala Moana on March 15 and showcases a full-service restaurant and bar in a modern setting. The biz features five private rooms that boast karaoke and state-of-the-art TwoVision Golfzon simulators with access to more than 260 golf courses worldwide.
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1 week ago | 
staradvertiser.com | Jocelyn Lansangan
Waikiki SPAM JAM presented by OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels takes place 4-10 p.m. April 26 on Kalakaua Avenue. The longest-running street event in Hawaii will showcase food and retail booths, three stages featuring local musicians and hula halau, arts and crafts, keiki activities, and appearances by the SPAMMY character and friends. There will also be a drone show at 9 p.m. In addition, from April 19 to May 4, participating restaurants will be featuring signature Spam dishes during Restaurant Week.
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1 week ago | 
staradvertiser.com | Jocelyn Lansangan
Sabrozon Fresh Mexican Food Truck is a family-owned business that has been making authentic Mexican cuisine for more than 20 years. Its owners moved to the Aloha State to follow their dreams of bringing Sonoran-style Mexican food to the shores of Oahu. The biz moved to Kakaako from its previous location in Waikiki last year and now features a seating area with tables and chairs that are soon to be upgraded. “It’s a really great location,” says owner Raul De La Torre.
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3 weeks ago | 
staradvertiser.com | Jocelyn Lansangan
Everyone has their comfort shows. Mine are Gilmore Girls, Friends, New Girl and Gossip Girl. The latter makes me dream of what life would be like if I lived on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City — shopping at extravagant boutiques and dining at the finest establishments.
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3 weeks ago | 
staradvertiser.com | Jocelyn Lansangan
Cora Sukita and her husband, Harris, started Simply Ono in 1996 when their place of work, Kahala Hilton, closed for renovation. They decided to test the food truck market and aimed to make their biz different and innovative. According to Cora, Simply Ono was the first food truck to serve brown rice, cook pasta to order and offer island fresh local fish. “Being the first truck to provide higher-end foods on a paper plate was our inspiration to start a company that was ‘Simply Ono,’” says Cora.
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4 weeks ago | 
midweek.com | Jocelyn Lansangan
on March 26, 2025 Devoted. Compassionate. Selfless. These are just a few adjectives that come to mind when describing the doctors at Hawai‘i Pacific Health (HPH). Whether it’s bringing new life into the world by delivering babies or saving the life of someone rushed to an emergency department, HPH doctors are always ready to help — along with their amazing team of nurses, staff and administration.
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4 weeks ago | 
staradvertiser.com | Jocelyn Lansangan
Lobster rolls are one of my favorite indulgences. Here are some places where youcan find this delectable item:That’s Just How We RollFat Cheeks (1200 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. B2115) is a small mom-and-pop shop renowned for serving up East Coast comfort food, including burgers, fried fish and lobster rolls. Its buttered lobster roll ($23.90) is served warm with garlic butter and herbs on a toasted roll.
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4 weeks ago | 
staradvertiser.com | Jocelyn Lansangan
It may be spring, but some nights are still really chilly. Here’s where you can warm up with a nice bowl of pho — one of my favorite comfort foods. Cuu Long Vietnamese RestaurantEnjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine at Cuu Long Vietnamese Restaurant, where you can find a plethora of pho options to choose from that come in sizes medium ($16), large ($17.50) and extra large ($25) and are all served with beef noodle soup. Bestselling items include pho with rare steak, pho with beef balls and a combo.
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4 weeks ago | 
staradvertiser.com | Jocelyn Lansangan
Spring is finally here, and so are the many foods that come with it. Here are some seasonal items and a roundup of places where you can find them. AsparagusAsparagus is considered one of the healthiest foods around, as it’s loaded with vitamin K, folate, copper, and vitamins B1, C and E. A signature dish at Mahina & Sun’s — located inside Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club (412 Lewers St.) — is its Off The Hook, which boasts ono, uala puree, asparagus and a lemon butter coconut sauce.
