Mixology, in its basic form, means mixing drinks or tending bar. So, what’s the difference between a bartender and a mixologist, you ask? Generally speaking, bartenders must know how to whip up a lot of common, popular drinks in order to accommodate bustling bar patrons. Mixologists, on the other hand, focus their energy on the refined art of crafting cocktails. They also tend to be avid experimenters, innovators, and often, inventors of groundbreaking libations that influence the taste-making world of spirits.

As with most warm weather climates, breezy dresses, tunics, play suits and kaftans are most ideal. That said, we locals tend to get the chill when temps merely dip below 80 degrees, so denim it is. As with most top vacation destinations we’ve got the Nordstrom denim bar, Neiman Marcus’ designer selection and Diesel’s edgy styles to choose from. But, it’s our fashionable array of hidden gems that boast the most forward fashions that denim has to offer. Check out the top 5 denim stores in Honolulu.

Another wonderful weekend on deck here in Hawaii. If you love all things Italiano, Honolulu has got you covered with the annual Cinema Italiano and surrounding festivities. And, over in Kauai, sip wine and swing to jazz music at the Inaugural Jazz and Wine Festival at the Westin Ocean Princeville Resort Villas. Happy weekend, Hawaii!

Need a good wash, scrub, wax or polish but don’t have a lot of time? Then I’ve got the spot for you. No, I’m not talking about getting your tires detailed at the car wash, but a touch up for your personal canvas that’s ideal for any on-the-go beauty and wellness connoisseur.

We play pretty hard here in Hawaii. By day, we’re swimming, surfing, and hiking and, by night, we’re hitting up the arts, music, and party scenes. So, it’s only natural that albeit a typically healthy state we too have our late night cravings for guilty pleasures like chili and rice, saimin, and sweet indulgences. Next time a midnight munchie kicks in, check out one of these Top 5 Late Night Restaurants in Honolulu.

Haute? Or cold? It’s the great sake debate. Yet no matter how you prefer it, sake is a sophisticated sipping classic. And, with its heavy Asian influence, Honolulu has some of the best sake haunts in the world. Kompai!

It’s all about Haute hotel events as two of Oahu’s most beloved and luxe resorts, the Halekulani and The Kahala Resort, got IT going on! Celebrate both the “Art of the Cocktail” at the Halekulani and the Kahala Food & Wine Classic all weekend long. Both multi-day events are sure to feature incredible cuisine, innovative cocktails and ultra-cool scenes in the best of locales. How’s a foodie, wine-o or scenester to choose?

It was a star-studded evening this Monday in the heart of Waikiki. Locals and visitors alike swarmed “Sunset on the Beach” for the official premiere of the highly anticipated CBS fall show, “Hawaii Five-O.”

What’s the dish? Well, of course it’s fish! Especially in Hawaii where most restaurants list locally caught fresh island fish on their menus. From ahi poke to farm raised moi to mouth watering butter fish, Hawaii is home to some of the best fish dishes found anywhere. In a fishy mood? Check out Go with the Flow: The Top 5 Fish Restaurants in Hawaii.