I was looking for a driving instructor for my teen and saw all the positive Yelp reviews for Hawaii…read moreDriving Academy. Jay was a wonderful teacher! He has a "can do" positive attitude. He was extremely responsive and answered all my questions over the phone before the first lesson. He is very patient, always came on time and had a face mask on for every lesson. After each lesson, he would message me on my teens progress. Jay was very easy to work with and I felt he and I were able to work together to achieve our goals. It was also very easy and convenient to pay for our lessons via payment app. Our teen passed on the first try!!!

Jay is an amazing instructor for both beginners and experienced drivers…read more I had to take the drivers road test after having a drivers license in the US for 26 yrs in 3 States (NJ HI CA ) , during COVID my CA license expired so the quickest way to get a HI license was to retake both written and practical tests all over again I was shocked I failed the 1st time I took the driving test in Kapolei . Since I was desperate to get a drivers license ASAP since I needed a 2nd form of govt issued ID for passport renewal so I was referred to to Jay and only spent 1 (90min) session with him to give me tips on how to pass and took me to the exact route where I was testing in Sheridan (2021) and passed ! I actually learned a lot from him despite being a licensed driver since I was 16yo (took HI drivers test at age 49) My daughter recently passed her drivers test as well and Jay made her drive confidently having had a PTSD/ fear of driving due to a car accident we had years ago when she was in 3rd grade which stopped her from wanting to learn how to drive and Jay was very patient in teaching her and now drives safely, confidently and very courteous driver on the road ! Awesome job Jay! You're very good and patient instructor ! I have highly recommended you to all my friends!

My kids and I have been surfing with them for years. They take you out to surf waves that aren't…read moreover crowded. Great for learning and getting long rides. It's a great way for those who love surfing to get a lot of waves in a short amount of time. I highly recommend Ty Gurney Surf School!

Went for a 2-hour lesson with my twin boys age 10. Had the best surf ever! Totally epic. All the…read morestaff was fantastic. It was a special treat to get coached by founder Ty Gurney himself! After 1 hour, he had the kids doing tricks. I appreciate the push into small waves, which I could then ride 150+ yards - a lifetime high! Also the paddle out and back in help was terrific, since it's a loooong paddle out. Super super fun experience! Thank you, Ty and team!

Aunty Tammy is an amazing sewing teacher. She was really patient with my 10 year old daughter and…read morereally taught her sewing basics making it fun as well! She learned to sew shorts and a pillowcase!

Tried calling this business to see if they have any sewing classes and on yelp and the internet it…read moresays they are open but when you call it just keeps ringing and no one will pick up the phone and there's no answering machine or any option of leaving a voicemail for a call back. Is this place really legit and open for business?! It's unprofessional for a business to say they are open and yet never answer their phones.

Very friendly staff!! Wonderful shopping experience every time I go there. Really like this shop!read more

Great inventory and excellent service. Location was also a plus. Easy access and within walking…read moredistance

Awesome to have the only training facility dedicated to early education professionals and care…read moregivers. Together, CEED Hawaii and early educators are striving to support young children in their engaging and nurturing experiences while laying a solid foundation for learning.

Just finished the 4 week hybrid phlebotomy course. Each week was hectic with homework and quizzes…read morebut the time went by so quick. Each Saturday are just sticks. Porsha was really nice and honest . Just be open and ask questions . Don't hesitate . You gotta learn and get it right.

Very fast paced course. The homework & quizzes were a lot but it's because you're doing 4-5…read morechapters per week but the work itself is doable if you are not a busy person. Poking each other is intimidating at first but you get the hang of it as class goes on. But I do wish we didn't poke each other right away on the first day and actually got an introduction of the equipment and proper procedure.

The Bartending Academy is the best way to get a GREAT CAREER started! I'm a 25 year Food and…read moreBeverage Veteran. Moses knows how to give you the tools to be a prosperous bartender. His knowledge of all the ins and outs, not to mention Flair-Bartending, will help you be confident at your FIRST Bartending interview! Moses is one I can trust for a fresh new aspiring recommendation for my next bartender. (Of course you'll probably start as a barback first) We all did!

if you want a no-bullshit class that'll teach you everything you need to know, this is where you…read morewant to be. Moses and Kimo are excellent teachers that are bartenders themselves, and they also flair bartend (imagine the circus behind the bar). they compete in competitions and hold sessions regularly for people that want to learn how to perform. my friend had already taken bartending classes elsewhere and she admitted that everything that was being discussed in class was news to her ears. We also learned how to do a flair trick within an hour. Sure, I busted my finger... but at least I got to come home with a fancy trick up my sleeve.

My latest K-Drama watching binge has made me hungry for Korean food so when I read about Korean…read morecooking classes at the Culinary Institute, I signed up. There were 2 sessions and each class was limited to 16 participants and I was told the class books up quickly. The August class "Cooking Local Favorites: Korean" was taught by Chef Grant Sato, winner of the 2015 Global Taste of Korean International Cooking Competition. In the 4 hour class we cooked 3 recipes: Soondubu Jjigae (soft tofu stew) with tofu made from scratch!, Miyeokguk (Korean seaweed soup with beef), and Dakjjim (braised chicken with noodles and vegetables) Chef Sato's competition winning dish. Classes are held at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific's beautiful new kitchens on 4500 Diamond Head Road. Parking is right in front of the building and you are advised to wear close toed shoes and long pants. You can bring an apron if you want (I did not). All ingredients and cooking equipment are provided. Masks are required for participants. Upon arrival you are given the recipes and assigned to a station, 2 students to a station. My son took the class with me and we got the station right in front of the demo area which was nice. The stations each have two sinks, a stove, knives, pans, and the assistants bring you the ingredients for each dish. Chef Sato gives a demonstration at the front of the kitchen and everyone watches, then goes back to their stations to replicate what he just showed. The 4 hours pass quickly, there is much to do. I even learned how to cut up a whole chicken (my son would not touch it.) One of the things I really liked about this was finding out what exact ingredients Chef uses in his cooking so I took lots of pictures of the products. The resulting dishes were all delicious and we packed them up and took them home. There was a lot of food, enough for several dinners. I will definitely take more classes here! HINT: Since you are sharing a station, its fun to sign up with a buddy.

KCC Culinary School RULES!…read more The newest addition to KCC is The Culinary institute of the pacific located at the old Canon Club on Diamond Head Road. There is a gorgeous kitchen with state of the art preparation stations for each student, KCC has done a remarkable job to propel their Culinary program forward and upward. This first time, I had the privilege of visiting the kitchen facilities as well as sample food prepared by the students at the Culinary Institute for a contest sponsored by 7/11 Stores in an effort to expand on their 2019 take out bento menu. The contest will garner 2 winners with purse of $1000 and $750 respectively for the 1st and 2nd place winners. There were eight contenders. Each entry had to contain local ingredients, healthy with conscience to nutritional value and the preparation cost price point had to be something reasonable for 7-Eleven to be able to resell the lunch meal. The meal had to also withstand the heat as it sits under the heating element waiting to be purchased. I enjoyed their sampling process. We got to try each entry served in something more than bite sized portions, chat with each contestant about their creation, chat with the educating staff at the Culinary Institute and always with Yelp Events we got to visit and chat with fellow Yelpers old and new. Congrats to all 8 entrants and kudos to both 1st and 2nd place winners! Be sure to stop in and visit a 7/11 store next year to try these great creations

When our surf instructor became unavailable, we asked for recommendations and were referred to…read moreMickey's, which came highly recommended. We reached out via text, and Mickey responded promptly the same day. Although he was not available for our session, we had the opportunity to observe him teaching two children, likely around 8-9 years old, and were very impressed. Both kids were confidently riding their own surfboards, and Mickey filmed their entire session--creating what appeared to be incredible footage while still delivering an engaging and supportive lesson. Based on what we observed, he clearly provides a memorable and high-quality experience. We look forward to having our own children take lessons with him in the future.

Found Mickey's surf school on Yelp. I texted him for availability after researching a bunch of…read moreother schools. I wanted my two kids to have semi private lessons but all the other schools required kids to be over 13 for semi private lessons. We texted back and forth a few times before we settled on a date and time that worked for everyone. It was a busy week since we were there Thanksgiving week. We paid via PayPal and met on Waikiki beach. He was a bit late since he had trouble finding parking. Mickey had the kids practice some moves on land and wax the boards before paddling out. 90 minutes for $100 each student plus $30 for videos. He paddled them forward with the waves and told them when to stand. The kids had a blast. The videos from his go pro were amazing! A totally rad experience that the kids will remember forever. Mickey was great with the kids. He is super friendly and sang a bunch of songs to them. We highly recommend him. Be sure your kid is comfortable in the water and knows how to swim well. You can find him right behind the famous Surfer statute on Waikiki beach with the colorful umbrella. Fun fact- he taught the k pop group Twice to surf and met Ronny Cheng and Simu. Super

My friend recommended that I go here for a monthly facial special and I am so happy I did! I…read moreconsider myself fortunate to have nice skin but sometimes it needs a little exfoliation and love. Makana Esthetics has an easy website to use in order to find the service you would like, however a downfall for me is that you can't book online...you have to call. I don't like talking on the phone and having somebody rummage through times and days that they have availability. Anyways, if you're booking a monthly special, be sure to say it on the phone and when you arrive for your appointment. It's in a building right off Nimitz with tons of free parking. Overall, it was a great experience, but I wish the booking was easier and I wish they were on time. They took me about 15-20 min after my appt time and it took a lot longer than a normal facial. But I would come back.

Thank you Nadine…read more.. After a lovely breakfast and feeling contempt Nadine C came up with an idea for a facial and knew the exact place and gave them a call to find out that they had spots immediately woohoo!!! Located in Nā Lama Kukui which is found right off Nimitz Hwy just before City Mill which is a super convenient location with lot of free parking just steps away from the entrance of the building you'll find them on the ground floor all the way in the back. Walking in they have a lovely calm vibe and since it was my first time I had to fill out form all simple and easy basic informations and as we were booked our session I looked online for the various facials and "Pumpkin" seems to be the one that spoke to me not since it's officially pumpkin season (woohoo!) but it targets the areas I was interested in. Let me tell you the esthetician was great she explained everything and the pumpkin facial smelled just absolutely wooooonderful! Aaaahhhhhh...let me tell you any type of self cafe is important and this was very much needed as I walked out feeling so refreshed. I just wished that they have a place for you to unwind but it's basically just rooms for services, they don't even have a waiting room just a couple of chairs outside. The service here are priced friendly and the staff unified are great and welcoming and am so grateful to have found this place thanks to Nadine. Thank you!