Sep 7, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Indigo offers upgra...

Pau Hana Patrol: Indigo offers upgraded menu

As Chinatown’s popularity has grown, Indigo has continued its fight to stay relevant in the neighborhood.

Aug 31, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: OnStage spices up a...

Pau Hana Patrol: OnStage spices up atmosphere

A new cook means updated pupu items at Kapahulu’s OnStage Drinks & Grinds.

Aug 24, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: YuZu ensures a sati...

Pau Hana Patrol: YuZu ensures a satisfying experience

YuZu, like the fruit it’s named for, provides a tangy, fresh vibe and bright experience for the pau hana diner.

Aug 10, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Eat, drink and lear...

Pau Hana Patrol: Eat, drink and learn Portuguese

Adega is a fun place to hang out and meet a good cross section of people.

Aug 3, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: REAL a Gastropub is...

Pau Hana Patrol: REAL a Gastropub isn’t cheap, but has value

Even the happiest hour of the day can fall victim to the reality of living in paradise.

Jul 27, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Izakaya Gazen has a...

Pau Hana Patrol: Izakaya Gazen has a bi-national vibe

Gazen is a restaurant that straddles two nations: Japan and the United States.

Jul 13, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Brick Oven’s happy ...

Pau Hana Patrol: Brick Oven’s happy hour satisfies

Keep Brick Oven Pizza in mind when looking for a family-friendly pau hana spot in Kapolei.

Jun 29, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: The Grove is just s...

Pau Hana Patrol: The Grove is just so-so

The Grove is close to fulfilling the role of reliable watering hole.

Jun 22, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Wai’olu offers rang...

Pau Hana Patrol: Wai’olu offers range of quality drinks

The Trump International Hotel Waikiki’s sixth floor bar is a sophisticated spot.

Jun 8, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: d.k. Steak House ha...

Pau Hana Patrol: d.k. Steak House has got the goods

Happy hour at the d.k. Steakhouse bar offers awesome sliders and a three-course, dry-aged steak meal.

Jun 1, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Rivals serves impre...

Pau Hana Patrol: Rivals serves impressive variety of whiskey

Rivals Lounge is an anomaly in a part of Waikiki that’s not generally known for a high-end tourist experience.

May 25, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Miguel’z delivers d...

Pau Hana Patrol: Miguel’z delivers during happy hour

Giant margaritas and homemade chips and salsa make a trip to Miguel’z Mexican Grill & Cantina worthwhile.

May 11, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Whole Foods Windwar...

Pau Hana Patrol: Whole Foods Windward Bar appeals to the senses

A seat at the Windward Bar at the spanking new Whole Foods Market in Kailua town is a comfortable place to hang out.

Apr 13, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Wolfgang’s offers h...

Pau Hana Patrol: Wolfgang’s offers hearty sampling of meat

Happy hour at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener is another reason for locals to rediscover Waikiki.

Apr 6, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Nashville Waikiki c...

Pau Hana Patrol: Nashville Waikiki conjures up rural vibe

Young people in cowboy hats and boots in Waikiki certainly look like fish out of water.

Mar 16, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Yataimura food make...

Pau Hana Patrol: Yataimura food makes up for slim drink offerings

Shirokiya’s Yataimura Beer Garden is one of the best places to get a pitcher of beer accompanied by a dizzying array of pupu.

Mar 9, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Surfer has tasty dr...

Pau Hana Patrol: Surfer has tasty drinks, but food is a wipeout

Surfer, the Bar is practically oceanside, and with its trendy decor and surf memorabilia, it’s a great spot to relax and admire the scenery.

Mar 2, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: RaKuen serves scrum...

Pau Hana Patrol: RaKuen serves scrumptious sushi

RaKuen in Chinatown is an open, attractive place to grab a drink or two, with darn good pau hana specials and attractive pricing all night long.

Feb 24, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Chuck’s mixes food ...

Pau Hana Patrol: Chuck’s mixes food and cozy atmosphere

No tiki torches and rattan at this old-school Waikiki establishment.

Feb 17, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Waimanalo’s Big Cou...

Pau Hana Patrol: Waimanalo’s Big Country Bar and Grill

No-frills bar serves up big pupu portions, Hawaiian music and simple libations.