Pau Hana Patrol: Waikiki’s Eating House 1849 profits from local roots, savory food and sense of place

• By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
• Feb. 13, 2020

It’s pretty easy to drop in and avail yourself of Roy’s good food, emphasizing island ingredients and traditions. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Sip and socialize at Kailua’s D’Vine Bar

• By Review by Rasa Fournier, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Feb. 6, 2020

This is not the kind of bar where you go to get away from it all in the dark of a cavernous room. D’Vine is well-lit, with bright track lighting attached to its high ceilings, and the room and wine cups glisten. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: 12th Ave Grill gets happy hour right in Kaimuki

• By Review by Elizabeth Kieszkowski
• Jan. 30, 2020

Kaimuki’s 12th Ave Grill is a perennial favorite with Honolulu diners. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Release townside tension at Beach House in Waianae

• By Review by Betty Shimabukuro
• Jan. 23, 2020

If you’re already in the neighborhood, whether Waianae is your home or you’re spending a day at the bay, Beach House is a no-brainer for a sip and a bite at happy hour. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Rokkaku Hamakatsu offers value, good tastes in modern environment

• By Phoebe Neel, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Jan. 16, 2020

Pau Hana Patrol: Shorefyre’s 2nd Waikiki location offers chill food, relaxed prices

• By Review by Steven Mark
• Jan. 9, 2020

Shorefyre is one of the newer eateries at the International Market Place, but it’s a familiar local spot. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Highlights of top destinations in 2019

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Jan. 2, 2020

Take a look back at some of the best pau hana options in Honolulu last year. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Applebee’s Kapolei offers discounts to feed entire family

• By Review by Betty Shimabukuro
• Dec. 26, 2019

Family-friendly Applebee’s might not be front of mind when you think “pau hana,” but its full name really is Applebee’s Grill + Bar, so give it a thought. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: YaYa’s Chophouse & Seafood

• By Review by Betty Shimabukuro
• Nov. 28, 2019

At the new Ya-Ya’s Chophouse & Seafood, all-day bar specials run from $6 to $10, so there are savings to be had by parking at the bar. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Hawaiian Aroma Caffe a central spot for cocktails in Waikiki

• By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
• Nov. 21, 2019

Hawaiian Aroma Caffe is a casual, friendly spot to sip a happy hour drink. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Kakaako’s Pioneer Saloon serves up tasty dishes

• By Review by Rasa Fournier, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Nov. 14, 2019

Among the cluster of trendy storefronts vying to satiate your hunger and quench your thirst at SALT Kakaako is Pioneer Saloon, a small corner cafe fronting Auahi Street. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Dean & Deluca offers luxury dining for casual eaters

• By Rasa Fournier, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Nov. 7, 2019

Dean & DeLuca is tucked away on a quiet corner at the Luxury Row end of Waikiki, with its entrance on the ground floor of Ritz-Carlton Residences. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Kalapawai Cafe & Deli brings satisfying, local-style bites to Kapolei

• By Betty Shimabukuro
• Oct. 31, 2019

The Kalapawai model is local-style and family- friendly, but with enough sophistication on the menu that we don’t have to head for the higher prices of the Ko Olina resort to get a dose of dining finesse. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Kaimuki yakitori spot offers refreshing, authentic Japanese cuisine

• By Steven Mark
• Oct. 17, 2019

Out of all the many eateries in the area, it is one of the most modest and unassuming. Yet as a place for a pau hana stop, it offers plenty to please the palate and ease the soul. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Remodeled Doraku Waikiki offers understated style, flavor to spare

• By Rasa Fournier, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Oct. 10, 2019

The large selection of food and drink on Doraku’s happy hour menu offers an opportunity to taste-test the main menu offerings at good prices. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Mahina & Sun’s beckons with tasty happy hour

• By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
• Oct. 3, 2019

With its comfortable, nostalgically hip decor, mouth-watering food and magical cocktail options, the Surfjack is a sure bet for happy hour. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Buho celebrates Mexican culture in Waikiki

• By Review by Steven Mark
• Sept. 12, 2019

Buho Cocina y Cantina is a cheerful Mexican establishment on the fifth floor of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Quality craft beer meets quality food at Real Gastropub

• By Review by Betty Shimabukuro betty@staradvertiser.com
• Aug. 29, 2019