Barfly: Safety precautions change Oahu bar scene’s routine
Friday marks an important milestone for bars on Oahu, as all of them will finally be allowed to reopen after being shuttered by Gov. David Ige’s March 25 stay-home order. Read more
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Barfly: To-go cocktails bring Honolulu bar experience home
Most people would agree that COVID-19 has brought about changes that won’t go away, even after the threat passes. Read more
Barfly: Alcohol joins Honolulu’s to-go culture due to COVID-19
With the coronavirus pandemic preventing any type of sit-down dining or drinking, period, the only way we can enjoy that pau hana cocktail or glass of wine these days is to drink at home. Read more
Barfly: Take happy hour home with this list of to-go drink offerings
As of early April, more Oahu bars and breweries offering drinks to-go for customers affected by the coronavirus crisis. Read more
Barfly: Lanikai Brewing plans Haleiwa micro-distillery, Mai Tai’s goes ‘Makai,’ more
Lanikai Brewing Co. expands into distilling liquor with a new operation in Haleiwa, the old Mai Tai Bar reopens with a new name at Ala Moana, plus more details on a new bar coming to Foodland Farms Ala Moana, a new sake distillery in Kakaako and mixology classes at Impact Hub Honolulu. Read more
Barfly: Hawaiian Craft Beer Guild hosts Hawaii Craft Beer Week
The Hawaiian Craft Beer Guild will host a series of events on Oahu, Maui and Kauai this month in celebration of Hawaii Craft Beer Week, Friday through Feb. 29. Read more
Barfly: Pint + Jigger finalizes closure, Tamura’s hosts ‘Pappy’ dinner, more
Get some Valentine’s Day ideas for this weekend, find out when Pint + Jigger will close, plus the latest on the Mai Tai Bar closing at Ala Moana and Heiho House coming to Kaimuki. Read more
Barfly: Redfish Poke Bar presents crack seed flavors that rekindle small-kid memories
I may not be able to make it to Kaimuki for crack seed as often as I’d like these days, but I’ll happily reminisce with those memories over a cocktail at Redfish Poke Bar in Kakaako. Read more
Barfly: Honolulu liquor pros join French Champagne producer to launch Devant
Local liquor industry professionals partnered with a French Champagne producer to bring Devant Brut and Devant Rosé. Read more
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Barfly: A new day at Stewbum & Stonewall
Stewbum & Stonewall Brewing Co. has opened on the outskirts of Chinatown. Read more
Barfly: Fete team heads to Waikiki to open new watering holes
Chuck Bussler and Robynne Maii, the husband-and-wife team behind the ‘Ilima Award-winning downtown Honolulu restaurant Fete, are getting ready to launch a new, more causal concept in Waikiki. Read more
Barfly: Hawai’i Food & Wine Fest gives beer, cocktails chance to shine
It was a mix of rock fever and hometown pride last month at the ninth annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, which took place last month over three weekends on three islands. Read more
Barfly: New hard kombucha has Hawaii connection
Kombucha is a type of tea that’s been around for thousands of years and contains antioxidants and probiotics that can help with digestive health. It can also get you tipsy. Read more
Barfly: Pint + Jigger, Harry’s in search of new home
While the owners of Pint + Jigger and its adjacent speakeasy, Harry’s Hardware Emporium, have known about plans to redevelop the building they occupy at 1936 S. King St., it wasn’t until last month that a preliminary construction date was announced. Read more
Barfly: Alan Wong’s offers cocktails by the course
Looking for a fun way to spend pau hana that’s classy (i.e. no getting hammered and acting stupid) and doesn’t break the bank? Consider the cocktail omakase at Alan Wong’s on South King Street. Read more
Barfly: Drinking at the Ritz, Lanikai Brewing’s ‘Space Beer,’ Battle of the Bartenders
Get familiar with drinks at The Lounge inside the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Waikiki, learn more about Lanikai Brewing Co.’s new beer made with yeast from space, and see what kind of drink won this year’s Battle of the Bartenders at the International Market Place. Read more
Barfly: Tiki chic thrives in Honolulu
It’s been an eventful year so far for tiki bar fans in Honolulu. Get the rundown on which bars to visit and drinks to order in this month’s “Barfly.” Read more
Barfly: 4 drinks to order in Honolulu this summer
Summer brings new drink menus to Honolulu, plus details on a new Kailua wine bar and the winners of a recent “mocktails” competition. Read more
Barfly: Beer Lab bucks the tide and expands westward
For Beer Lab HI founder Nicolas Wong, opening his first taproom three years ago was more about making the transition from homebrewing as a passion project to running a commercial brewery. Three years later, Wong and his partners have proved there’s plenty of demand for Beer Lab’s growing lineup. Read more
Barfly: Kuleana Rum Works hits Oahu; Sakana Grill nears 2 years in Kalihi
Find out where to try Big Island-based Kuleana Rum and learn more about Sakana Grill in Kalihi, all in this month’s edition of Barfly. Read more
Barfly: Real Gastropub returns to Kakaako, Lanikai taps Hualani Sour
Real Gastropub is back with a new space in Kakaako, and Lanikai Brewing Co. offers a new sour beer made with Hawaiian yeast. Read more
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