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Local Favorites You Can’t Miss Taste Your Way Through the Islands
Great food has a way of turning an ordinary day into something
SingSing Thai Street Food in Chinatown. The menu is full of winners, but we recommend the grilled prawn skewers, chili soft shell crab, pad thai chaiya, and buttery eggplant. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the owners make you feel like part of the family. Don’t forget, they’re also BYOB, so bring your favorite drink!
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memorable. From fresh seafood to sweet treats and unforgettable sunset views, our islands are full of restaurants that make every meal an experience. This April, during National Food Month, it’s the perfect time to check out great local spots … and I have recommendations! House Without a Key Experience one of the most breathtaking dinners on the island with live Hawaiian music and the iconic hula performed by former Miss Universe, Brook Lee. Set beneath a large Kiawe tree with stunning ocean views, the sunset here is magical. Arrive before 5 p.m. to enjoy the sunset cocktail hour on the lawn. Seating is first come, first served. Valet parking is complimentary and validated by the restaurant. Don’t miss the ribs, pizza, and signature coconut cake! Da Seafood Cartel Voted time and again as the best for seafood and Mexican food, Da Seafood Cartel is a must-visit. Our top pick is the Pescado Frito, a whole fried snapper that’s crispy, hot, and perfect for sharing. Finish your meal with Haupia (coconut) ice cream topped with warm churros. With two locations in Aiea and Haleiwa, the Haleiwa spot even serves refreshing Mexican fruit cups on hot days. BYOB friendly! SingSing Thai Street Food For authentic Thai flavors with a modern twist, head to
House Without a Key
Tender ribs at House Without a Key
Sweet As Ice Cream If you’re craving a sweet,
refreshing treat, Sweet As Ice Cream delivers! Using locally made dairy and real fruit, their flavors are incredible. Try the wild berry or mango, or go for something tart like lilikoi. You can watch your cone being made fresh as the fruit is scooped right into the ice cream machine. Locations in Haleiwa, Ala Moana, and Laie make it easy to indulge wherever you are. The Pig and the Lady In Kaimuki, The Pig and the Lady serves Vietnamese- inspired dishes with a creative, modern twist. Our favorites are the Banh xeo, Flank Steak Frites, and their famous chicken wings with money sauce. Though we miss their Chinatown location, their new Kaimuki home is just as impressive!
Sweet As Ice cream
Famous Coconut Cake at House Without a Key
Washugyu Flank Steak Frites at The Pig and the Lady
-Sachi Mitchell
Banh xeo at The Pig and the Lady
Churros at Da Seafood Cartel
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If you think rap battles are a modern invention born on crowded street corners, history would like a word. Long before microphones, turntables, or diss tracks dropped on streaming platforms, people were already lining up to watch verbal sparring matches every bit as sharp, ruthless, and entertaining as today’s lyrical showdowns. Back in medieval Scotland, poets squared off using nothing but their wits and a well-stocked ( and oftentimes vulgar ) vocabulary. These exchanges, called flyting, weren’t casual insults tossed over ale; they were performances, often delivered in front of royalty, where clever wordplay and creative humiliation were the main event. The goal wasn’t just to insult your opponent, but to do it with style, rhythm, and enough imagination to make the audience laugh, gasp, or groan in appreciation. If that sounds familiar, it should. Some of the most famous verbal face-offs were preserved in poetry, complete with biting humor and language that feels surprisingly modern. These poets went for the jugular, piling on jokes, exaggerations, and personal attacks with gleeful abandon. Even hundreds of years later, the spirit of those exchanges is unmistakable: Say it louder, smarter, and more memorably than the person standing across from you. Scotland wasn’t alone in this tradition. Across the world, cultures developed their own versions of poetic smack talk. Ancient Irish poets built reputations on their ability to verbally dismantle rivals. Norse mythology includes legendary moments where the gods themselves traded insults. Similar traditions popped up in places as far as Japan, West Africa, and the Middle East. Wherever humans gathered, someone eventually decided to turn clever insults into an art form. Over time, these formal verbal duels faded, but their influence never really disappeared. You can hear echoes of them in classic literature and theater, and later in modern music. When rap battles rose to prominence in the 1980s, they didn’t invent the concept but revived it. Long Before Freestyles, Poets Went for the Jugular
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OAHU HOUSING MARKET UP
Oahu’s housing market remained steady in February with modest year-over-year price growth and consistent sales activity. The median price for single-family homes increased 1.7%, while condo prices rose 1.2%, compared to last year. Sales of single-family homes also improved, with 177 homes sold, up 6% from February 2025. Condo sales remained nearly unchanged, with 291 transactions, slightly below last year’s 293.
Market Highlights:
Homes under $500,000: 149 sales in February with 1,148 active listings in that price range. Days on Market: Single-family homes sold faster at 17 days, compared to 23 days last year. Condos averaged 56 days, up from 48 days. New Listings: 284 new single-family homes came on the market (+1.1%), while 629 new condo listings represented a slight 1.9% decline. Inventory: Single-family inventory remained tight at 673 listings (-7.6%), while condo inventory rose 5.4% to 2,276 listings. My Take: Monthly median prices can shift depending on the mix of homes that sell, especially in months with fewer transactions, like February. Looking at broader trends gives buyers and sellers a clearer picture of the market. Working with a knowledgeable Realtor can help you interpret the data and make smart real estate decisions in today’s Oahu market.
Today’s battles may use beats instead of lutes and rhyme with rhythm instead of
courtly verse, but the heart of the contest is the same. It’s proof that no matter the century, humans love a well-crafted verbal takedown, especially when delivered with confidence, creativity, and just the right amount of swagger.
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CRAB RANGOON MAC AND CHEESE INGREDIENTS • 1/2 lb elbow pasta • 8 oz Jack cheese, grated • 8 oz cream cheese • 1 bunch scallions, chopped • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped (optional) • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1/4 cup milk • 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes • 1/2 lb lump crab • 12 wonton wrappers
SINGLE-FAMILY MARKET
177 CLOSED SALES MEDIAN SINGLE-FAMILY PRICE $1,205,000
DIRECTIONS 1. Bring water to a boil for the pasta and preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. Drop pasta into boiling water. 3. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients except pasta and wonton wrappers; stir well. 4. Just before the pasta is ready, add about 1/2 cup of pasta water to the cheese mixture; stir well. 5. Strain pasta and add to cheese mixture. Stir, then place it in a baking dish or individual ramekins. 6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and creamy. 7. While baking, cut wontons into triangles and fry batches in oil until crispy. 8. Drain wontons and season with salt. 9. Serve pasta with the crispy wonton wrappers.
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291 CLOSED SALES MEDIAN CONDO PRICE $500,00
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