Case Details: “Aloha! I recently moved away from Ewa Beach and now am back on the Mainland… I miss my chicken katsu from L&L! How do you make it?” I couldn’t find the L&L chicken katsu recipe on the web (though here is their lemon chicken recipe, courtesy the Star-Bulletin), but there are a bunch […]
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What is Interstate H-201?
Case Details: “When you drive from Pearl City to Honolulu, on the highway signs that have the highway H-1 symbol, some have a symbol over them that reads highway H-201. It looks very authentic and even reflects at night. What is this all about, and, is this the ‘U Down‘ guys doing yet another impossible […]
Where on Oahu can I get an “AINOKEA” shirt?
Case Details: Back in October, I went to the Maui Fest and bought a shirt that had “AINOKEA” on it. I know they sell it on Oahu, but where? “AINOKEA” (local pidgin for “I don’t care”) is technically the trademark and company name of an apparel company based in Lahaina, Maui, and owned by one […]
Why are there interstate highways in Hawaii?
This question is a classic, a staple of joke lists, and most recently the ponderable punch line of a national Volkswagen television ad. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t nearly as funny as the question. There are three major interstate highways in Hawaii, creatively named H-1, H-2, and H-3, and a little-known fourth, H-201. They are called […]
What does the symbol with the “U” and a downward-pointing arrow mean?
Chances are you’re thinking about the white stickers that you see plastered on street signs — primarily freeway signs and traffic lights — throughout Honolulu. We’ve wondered about those for a while, too. The state Department of Transportation is quite familiar with the symbol, according to their Public Affairs office, but they’re not the ones […]
How do I get married in Hawaii?
Hawaii is a top destination for lovers the world ’round for weddings. In order for a marriage to be officially recognized in Hawaii, however, you will need to apply for a marriage (or civil union) license, find a licensed marriage (or civil union) performer (religious or a judge), and file the marriage license application to secure a […]