May 20, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Sand Bar is a decen...

Pau Hana Patrol: Sand Bar is a decent place for a quick bite

The Waikiki Sand Villa’s Sand Bar is … nice, but unassuming, a...

May 13, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Haiku’s Halei...

Pau Hana Patrol: Haiku’s Haleiwa Joe’s sports a different vibe and view

Hidden away in lush foliage in a residential neighborhood at the foot of the...

May 6, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Maui-born restauran...

Pau Hana Patrol: Maui-born restaurant represents well at its Oahu spot

I walked into Longhi’s at Ala Moana Center at pau hana time and half expected to see my mom seated at the bar.

Apr 29, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Japanese and Korean...

Pau Hana Patrol: Japanese and Korean flavors infuse a variety of self-grilled items

Pau hana at Tenyaku Asian Yakiniku is great for diners who like meat but...

Apr 22, 2011

Waialua sugar mill plays host to cof...

Waialua sugar mill plays host to coffee, chocolate, art and surf fun

The fourth annual Taste of Waialua tomorrow celebrates both its past and...

Apr 22, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Gyu-Kaku’s lo...

Pau Hana Patrol: Gyu-Kaku’s long happy hour offers plenty of options

I’ve never been really big on Japanese-style yakiniku. Why would you go...

Apr 15, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Dixie Grill offers ...

Pau Hana Patrol: Dixie Grill offers a clean, comfortable, no-hassle atmosphere

If anyone out there is reading this, I hope you aren’t getting tired of...

Apr 8, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: It’s jazz time at I...

Pau Hana Patrol: It’s jazz time at Indigo with re-branded lounge areas

Indigo Eurasian Cuisine has always been one of my favorite haunts in...

Apr 1, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Uneven food and ser...

Pau Hana Patrol: Uneven food and service hurt Kanpai sports bar

I like a good sports bar as much as the next person. The atmosphere is...

Mar 25, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: La Mariana draws a ...

Pau Hana Patrol: La Mariana draws a steady crowd to the Sand Island hideaway

La Mariana Sailing Club is a homage to the Hawaii tiki bar of...

Mar 18, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Escape the bustle o...

Pau Hana Patrol: Escape the bustle of Waikiki’s concrete jungle

When pondering your next afternoon of pau hana fun, it’s always good to...

Mar 11, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Vino’s happy ...

Pau Hana Patrol: Vino’s happy hour offers 50 percent off

After two divine evenings spent sampling Vino’s happy hour menu, I...

Mar 4, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Newer, spruced-up v...

Pau Hana Patrol: Newer, spruced-up version of Side Street Inn serves up tasty dishes

The heaping mounds of great, distinctive, local food at Side Street Inn on Da...

Feb 25, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Cool decor and low ...

Pau Hana Patrol: Cool decor and low prices enliven return to Hard Rock

Established in 1971, the Hard Rock Cafe is a global institution with locations...

Feb 18, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Downbeat goes below...

Pau Hana Patrol: Downbeat goes below market on drinks at happy hour

Bob Marley was playing on the sound system, and the uncensored version of...

Feb 11, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Waipahu watering ho...

Pau Hana Patrol: Waipahu watering hole shines with generous, tasty grinds

G’s Bar is a neighborhood sanctuary — an easygoing place to get your...

Feb 4, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: 8 Fat Fat 8 deliver...

Pau Hana Patrol: 8 Fat Fat 8 delivers flavorful food and inexpensive drinks

My first impression of this assignment was: This is going to be a...

Jan 21, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: A new Wahoo’s...

Pau Hana Patrol: A new Wahoo’s is poised for success

With cheap drinks and one of the most accessible happy hours in East...

Jan 14, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Macaroni Grill deli...

Pau Hana Patrol: Macaroni Grill delivers with zesty seasonings

Every seat at the bar was taken when I walked into Romano’s Macaroni...

Jan 7, 2011

Pau Hana Patrol: Surf village serves...

Pau Hana Patrol: Surf village serves up a variety of foods, sights

If you really want to soak up all the colorful ambiance of the North Shore,...