American’s consume an average of 22.5 pounds of pizza annually and essentially 90 acres of pizza per day. I mean, isn’t pizza pretty much every ones favorite food. C’mon admit it. Although Hawaii is a pacific island-chain and you’d think we’d stick to a more tropically inspired diet of fish, fresh fruit and locally-grown veggies, we too have our fair share of pizza cravings. No matter where you are in the world, pizza is a perfect post-beach eat, sport-spectator bite, and late-night indulgence. And, here in Hawaii we’ve really upped the ante on the pizza front. Yes, there’s more to us than pineapple and Canadian ham Hawaiian pie. Let’s Eat! Take a bite out of Pizza by the Slice: The Top 5 Pizza Restaurants in Hawaii.

Halloween weekend in Hawaii is seriously haute bringing a bevy of to-dos to the Aloha State. The holiday weekend kicks off with a party trifecta offering something for everyone from the music maven to the fund-raiser to the art buff. On Halloween eve, hit hip Chinatown for Hallowballoo, a music and art street festival not to mention Hawaii’s largest live music showcase with five outdoor stages and 10,000 anticipated attendees in costume.

Talk about fresh out of the oven. These new restaurants are sizzling haute and so brand spankin’ new. We’re visiting Kauai alongside Oahu to check out dining haunts that are fairly undiscovered yet buzzed about by in the know local foodies. These newbies were hand-selected not only for their ultra fresh factor, but also for their under the radar status’. Check out my picks for the top five new restaurants in Hawaii.

Talk about cultural serendipity. Just as Hawaii gets a piece of New York with the highly anticipated opening of Ian Schrager and Bill Marriott’s Waikiki Edition Hotel, New York is getting a slice of paradise with the official launch of Lani Kai, a modern-Hawaiian themed cocktail haunt.

Oahu’s own glitterati alongside haute celebs, rock star mixologists, hoteliers and design influencers were in full-effect during last weekend’s opening series of events for the highly anticipated premiere of the Waikiki Edition Hotel. This much a buzzed about brand’s launch didn’t disappoint proving the interesting partnership between boutique hotel innovator Ian Schrager and corporate giant Marriott offers something uniquely special; it’s a winning formula for sure.

Let’s be honest. I have an unbridled obsession with all things Italiano: the cuisine, the wine, the language and the romance. La Dolce Vita! But being here in Hawaii, it’s always a real challenge to find good, authentic Italian food. And even locals and visitors don’t have high expectations. Yet, this piece is sure to prove that “Si!”, we do have our fare share of quality Italian right here in Hawaii. Check out my top 5 selections:

Just as haute local’s have recovered from last week’s knock-down, bang-out Waikiki Edition opening festivities, fundraising and gala seasons collide this weekend with the annual Eurocinema Awards Gala and IONA Contemporary Dance Theater Gala. Time to get your finest garb pressed and polished Oahu. It’s gala time!

Seeking an incredible spot to take in a sunset and Champagne toast? Hawaii has you covered. The truth is, we’re spoiled when it comes to spectacular sunset, ocean and mountain views. So selecting only five for the entire Aloha State was not an easy task. Instead, I decided to choose the top five restaurants with a view across the island chain. Here are my top five picks.

Kauai Grill, chef Jean-George Vongerichten’s signature restaurant at the St. Regis Princeville Resort, is truly a creative culinary thrill. The elegant eatery effortlessly delivers Jean-Georges’ highly regarded sophistication to the forefront of the Garden Isle’s upscale dining options.