New York City hotels are notoriously expensive, especially at the last minute. So how did I manage to score a 3 1/2 star hotel for less than $140/night with only two days notice? Hotwire.com! If you’ve never used Hotwire before – or even if you have – you may be a bit leery at my…
If you’re looking for an excuse to break out the high heels and your flashy new shades for Friday pau hana, let me introduce you to what may become your new Friday night tradition… Fridays at the Modern. Last week, I was invited to check out the updated menus for both the Sunrise Pool bar…
I’m really behind on getting this post up, as in the month and a half since I was lucky enough to finally eat at a Miso & Ale pop up dinner, they’ve already taken the concept and expanded it! Sake pairings complemented a recent pop up at Downtown’s new Lucky Belly, and now a ramen…
While I wish that I could say that I had a gorgeous view of the Rockies while flying into Denver International Airport, the woman sitting next to me kept sticking her frizzy head of hair into my line of sight out the window. Alternately glancing fearfully out the window and leaning her head onto the…
The Curtis is definitely not a hotel for people who take themselves too seriously. From the moment you walk through the doors, you’re practically begged to leave your grown up inhibitions behind and to get in touch with your inner kid.
**Update: As of 4/30/13, Sheldon Simeon is no longer Chef at Star Noodle, so it’s possible some of the menu items may change. No word yet on his next permanent spot, although he’s done collaborations at Vintage Cave and various other appearances in the months following his departure. I was born and raised on Maui,…
While the Ka’anapali strip is now home to flashier, more luxurious properties all competing to out-do one another, there is something that remains timeless about Ka’anapali Beach Hotel. Proudly known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel,” KBH really does it’s best to live up to it’s reputation. Employees participate in a cultural awareness program called Po’okela…
Every time I go home to visit family on Maui, there are a few places where I make a point to stop and Sam Sato’s is always at the top of my list. Tucked into a cozy booth, digging into my usual order “small dry, no sprouts” and looking up at my family hunched over…
Driving up Oahu’s North Shore For my birthday this year, my friends and I decided to do our own version of a “Circle Island Tour” by taking a road trip to the North Shore. We started out driving around the east side of the island, taking in the views of Koko Head, passing the Halona…
*Just a quick note: This page was most recently updated in August 2014. If you hear of any other offers, or find out that those listed here are no longer being honored, please leave me a comment or drop me a line at Malia@ShoyuSugar.com. Thanks for reading! A few weeks ago a little birdie informed…
