The Legend Returns: Finding the Best Kalbi Plate in Waikiki at the New ME BBQ

A digital menu board at a Korean restaurant. It displays various dishes with photos and descriptions, organized into categories like Charbroiled, Pan Sautéed, Noodle, and Fried & Jun.

A Culinary Beacon in Waikiki: The Triumphant Return of ME BBQ Waikiki. The name itself conjures images of sun-drenched beaches, turquoise waters, and the gentle sway of palm trees. For me, CityNomix, it’s a landscape I walk, photograph, and write about. Yet, beyond the iconic scenery, my journeys here are often guided by a compass Continue reading “The Legend Returns: Finding the Best Kalbi Plate in Waikiki at the New ME BBQ”

Kona Coffee Purveyors: The Ultimate Coffee and Kouign-Amann Experience in Waikiki, from the Founder of Honolulu Coffee

An iced Americano in a plastic cup and a Caffe Latte in a blue paper cup with heart-shaped latte art, placed on a wooden counter.

Discovering a Haven of Authenticity Amidst the Waikiki Buzz: Kona Coffee Purveyors Waikiki. The name itself conjures images of sun-drenched skin and the ceaseless, cheerful hum of a city that never sleeps. It’s here, in the heart of this vibrant energy, at the International Market Place fronting Kuhio Avenue, that an oasis of genuine flavor Continue reading “Kona Coffee Purveyors: The Ultimate Coffee and Kouign-Amann Experience in Waikiki, from the Founder of Honolulu Coffee”

The Ultimate Nalu Acai Bowl: Why It’s Waikiki’s Best Kept Secret (and Better Than Island Vintage)

An acai bowl topped with fresh fruit and a salad in takeout containers on a white table, with a pastry box in the background.

A Waikiki Morning, Redefined: My Encounter with the Perfect Nalu Acai Bowl The quintessential Hawaiian morning. Soft light streams through the window, carrying the faint, sweet sound of a ukulele. To start a perfect day like this, what do you crave? For many travelers, the answer is a familiar trio: pancakes, Loco Moco, and the Continue reading “The Ultimate Nalu Acai Bowl: Why It’s Waikiki’s Best Kept Secret (and Better Than Island Vintage)”

The Ultimate Surf Lanai Breakfast: Why The Royal Hawaiian’s Pink Pancakes Are a Waikiki Must

A stack of pink pancakes topped with whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes, and a mint sprig, served with fresh berries, bacon, syrup, and butter.

Navigating Waikiki’s Breakfast Scene: Why the Surf Lanai Breakfast Still Reigns Supreme The Waikiki morning. It used to be a simple, joyful signal for the start of another perfect day in paradise. But lately, I can’t help but feel that signal carries a bit more weight. As a digital marketer, I’m wired to look at Continue reading “The Ultimate Surf Lanai Breakfast: Why The Royal Hawaiian’s Pink Pancakes Are a Waikiki Must”