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

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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”

Stussy Hawaii: Worth the 4-Hour Wait? My Guide to Scoring Exclusives & the 2025 FW Collection

The entrance of a Stüssy store, featuring a glowing white logo on a black facade under a wooden slatted ceiling, with shoppers visible inside the glass-fronted store.

The Waikiki Sun and a Streetwear Pilgrimage to Stussy Hawaii This is CityNomix. In my daily life in digital marketing, I’m surrounded by data and screens. For me, the Hawaiian breeze acts as a reset button for the mind. And on every visit to this island, there’s one place I’m drawn to like a pilgrim Continue reading “Stussy Hawaii: Worth the 4-Hour Wait? My Guide to Scoring Exclusives & the 2025 FW Collection”

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

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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”

Digging for Gold: Why Hungry Ear is One of the Best Record Stores in Hawaii

The interior of a record store. A wall is covered with displayed record albums, and in the foreground, wooden bins labeled 'NEW VINYL' are packed with records.

A Vinyl Pilgrimage in Paradise: Discovering Hawaii’s Best Record Stores As someone who navigates the digital marketing world by day, I find a certain solace in the tangible groove of a vinyl record. For me, CityNomix, opening the door to a record store in a new city is a ritual, a way to reconnect with Continue reading “Digging for Gold: Why Hungry Ear is One of the Best Record Stores in Hawaii”

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

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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)”

Arancino Hawaii Review: A Taste of Nostalgia and Authentic Italian Food in Waikiki

The exterior of Arancino, an Italian restaurant, at night. The entrance is decorated with a glowing orange sign, green lights, and two Italian flags.

Rediscovering a Classic: Why Arancino Hawaii Remains a Waikiki Gem When you picture Hawaii, your mind likely drifts to turquoise waters, sun-drenched beaches, and iconic local dishes like loco moco and garlic shrimp. That is the classic postcard image. However, as the vibrant energy of Waikiki softens into the evening, another culinary world reveals itself. Continue reading “Arancino Hawaii Review: A Taste of Nostalgia and Authentic Italian Food in Waikiki”

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”

ANA Business Class to Hawaii: A Flying Honu Review from Narita Lounge Bliss to In-Flight Paradise

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An Encounter with the Flying Honu: A Special Journey Begins in ANA Business Class On an August afternoon, with the faintest hint of summer’s end in the air, I found myself amidst the familiar hustle of Narita International Airport. My destination: the perpetual paradise of Hawaii. This annual pilgrimage is something of a ritual for Continue reading “ANA Business Class to Hawaii: A Flying Honu Review from Narita Lounge Bliss to In-Flight Paradise”