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Restaurant real estate
I read that in 2023, the National Association of REALTORS was one of the largest lobbying spenders in the United States, second only to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Read more
I read that in 2023, the National Association of REALTORS was one of the largest lobbying spenders in the United States, second only to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Read more
While a few friends and I were discussing our favorite places to eat, we stumbled upon an interesting similarity. Read more
As a board member of the United States Bartenders’ Guild Hawaii Chapter, I recently joined forces with two amazing USBG women to lead a seminar on “Crafting Your Inner Boss” as part of USBG Ed Week 2023 Read more
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I love language. It’s the reason I decided to be an English major, why I studied Japanese and French, and am proud to say I’ve been a conversational speaker of Pidgin almost since I could walk. Read more
The best thing anyone ever said to me was spoken by a young woman I was training as a server and bartender. Read more
When I was a child, I loved to read and draw. From building blocks to science projects, I loved anything that involved my imagination, and my mother and teachers started calling me “creative.” Read more
One of my first restaurant jobs was in the café of a nightclub, where I cut my teeth holding down the day shift, during which I could sometimes count on one hand the number of customers who would walk in. Read more
A deep feeling of dread spread down the back of my neck, like an icy hand, as I opened up the midnight text from my friend and United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) Hawaii Chapter president. Read more
My sister was helping me carry the groceries upstairs to my apartment last weekend, and gasped as she walked through the door, “It’s clean!” Read more
Cool. Confident. Calm. I spent this past Fourth of July weekend, blissfully, at a wellness lodge, meditating on these three words, learning to keep gratitude and warmth in my heart, and ice water in my veins. Read more
Walking with my sister around Diamond Head one day, reminiscing about our childhood, we became deeply engrossed in a conversation about all the things they don’t teach you in high school. Read more
I recently watched a fictitious movie about a young cook in Southeast Asia, toiling away at her family’s open-air noodle shop Read more
Over black coffee, baked eggs and strawberry crêpes at my favorite brunch spot one Sunday Read more
College was an interesting time for me, during which I experimented with many controversial things, including my tolerance level. Read more
People either love Valentine’s Day or they hate it. Read more
My mom once inquired if I could teach her how to tell, just by looking, if a bar could make a good margarita. Read more
I was working the dinner shift at a high-end restaurant one evening when an elderly woman walked in. Read more
I teach my bartenders that, if you truly want to control the crowd, use your eyes. Once your guest feels acknowledged, a simple, “I’ll be right with you,” will go a long way. Read more
Recently, I had the honor and the pleasure of coaching two young women bartenders — both in their early 20s — for their first-ever competition. Read more
Happy Bourbon Heritage Month! In 2007, the United States Senate unanimously passed a bill calling for September to be known as National Bourbon Heritage Month, declaring bourbon as our national spirit due to its historic role in shaping our country. Read more
A few days ago, I received an email that caught me a bit off guard. Read more
