Sooz and Richard are incredible…read more The Bayer Estate transports you back to old Hawaii, with a beautifully crafted historic home, sanctuary lawn, and an inviting atmosphere that embraces you with Aloha. You'll hear stories about Hawaii 5-0 filming on location, but the star-studded notoriety pales in comparison to the way Sooz and Richard make you feel at home, whether it's your wedding, special event, birthday party, or other intimate occasion. Steps from the water, you can hear and feel the ocean lapping at the shore while you enjoy the sunset on the sand or watch a movie under the stars. And be prepared to have fun, because Sooz and Richard know how to throw a party. The 60s party is one of our particular favorites! Finally, Yogi will be there to greet you, tail wagging and a gentle smile on his adorable face... This is our absolute favorite place for an event, with Auntie and Uncle we adore...We so recommend checking out the place for yourself!

Management and pricing and cleanliness. I never write reviews but I wanted to be candid with my…read moreexperience for future brides and grooms to be! So our wedding was a 5/5 experience but management is definitely old school and could use a lot of work. There is no texting, only a landline, and an email to work with. Good luck reaching anyone via email. To have a 6 hour wedding with 50 people, it costs roughly 10k for the space (about average when you factor in lighting, furniture and seating at other venues) but you have to pay for you own prep time. Only an hour is complimentary, so if you want to add any personal touches at all you basically need to pay for that time. Considering you're paying 10k, the fact that one is not allowed to leave decor at the venue is super unreasonable. There was no event going on the day prior except for our own rehearsal. So we were to bring everything we could on our own day of, and beg our wedding planner to help. They claimed it was for "liability purpose" yet I was allowed to leave my dress grossing 2800 at the venue and not my $10 box of flowers... and the lightning that was already hanging cost $750 to allegedly rehang. Who knows why that needed $750. There were claims that there was not enough space to leave any belongings or purchase enough chairs for my guests, but from what I can see it's just badly organized. There's a massive stack of CDs in front of the bridal room coated with so much dust you can barely read the titles. There's all kinds of knick knacks everywhere by the piano. The dust in the bridal room is bore line scary when you look closely, the chandelier had dead flowers and cobwebs. The frames are coated with dust. Again, the wedding itself was beautiful but for 10k you'd think someone could be paid $200 to come in there to clean. I sincerely have no idea what my 10k went towards since the Morgage on the house is non existent according to Zillow. Emails were rarely answered in a timely manner, which is tough if you're a bride organizing almost everything. and their sweet sweet dog who was advertised as a ring bearer apparently only performed this service one time prior and got side tracked and pulled my flower girl into the bushes. I love that kind of silliness and don't blame the dog one bit. But it certainly feels like false advertising to say that this dog is willing to do the service but come day of my planner told me of all the weddings she'd aided there, she's never seen it happen once. We had a great wedding, but it's massively overpriced for how little effort is going in on the home owner's end. A beautiful scam. 3 stars for my guest's wonderful experience but not to my own chaotic one.

As a proud graduate of Kalani High School, I had the pleasure of attending a reunion event at -…read more"3660 On the Rise" up in Kaimuki town. Unfortunately for me, I've never had the chance to dine at 3660 On The Rise when it was a restaurant, but it appears that the business has changed from a restaurant format, to a food catering banquet hall. A few of my classmates had planned our 40th reunion a few years back, and since the event was so successful, they planned another venue at the same property again. The room where we had the party was pretty spacious, the food was excellent, & the banquet workers were nice & efficient. Time really passes quickly, & you should make the most of each day that you have, because ya never know what's around the corner. Several of my classmates have already passed away, and a few other classmates have encountered severe health issues. It was great to reconnect with a few of my classmates that I haven't seen in over 40+ years. Hopefully I'll still be around to celebrate out 50th in the near future. Lol!

3660 On the Rise has private dining rooms, which makes it a great choice for special occasions. The…read morefood was good overall, and I especially liked the generous portions of butterfish, along with the salad and dessert. The staff were friendly and quick, which made the experience even better. The only thing to note is how cold it was inside. Definitely bring a jacket because it felt like around 68 degrees.

I came here for some continuing education classes and a beginner's class on cryptocurrencies, and…read morethe experience was excellent. The facility itself is beautiful. Modern design, high ceilings, open layout, and plenty of natural light streaming in. The common areas feel welcoming, with a nice balance between quiet spots for focused work and communal spaces where you can connect with other entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives. There are also individual booths for working in solitude, as well as conference rooms for group sessions. The classroom was well lit and the sound system worked perfectly, which made following along easy and enjoyable. If you're interested in coworking or booking space, check out their website for rates: sandboxhawaii.org. The only challenge I had was finding the building the first time since it blends in with the rest of the John A. Burns School of Medicine complex. Tip: it's the first building on the right facing the road as you're heading Diamond Head. Parking is plentiful right out front, which makes it super convenient. Overall, a fantastic place for learning, networking, and working in a comfortable and inspiring environment.

Cool idea…read more.. Entrepreneur Sandbox is located right in Kaka'ako right beside UH on Ilalo St and with lots of parking available makes is a great spot to spark that imagination and on this night they had Clothing Swap Party which is a simple concept of bringing clothes, accessories, totes to swap as they provided tables to place your items and search. Community gathering to swap unwanted items going instantly to homes is nothing more than a great way to support those that are looking for items as well as I've overheard folks saying that that don't have much is so unfortunate and there nothing more that makes me happy than to see my items snatched which I did and it felt great. Love the loft vibe they have here and the location as it offers very easy parking and hope that they continue to have events like this as everyone had a great time finding new items to their wardrobe which they also provide fitting room as well. Awesome spot for all to enjoy as I was really surprised how many showed up and embraced it all. Thank you!

Venue in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I've been to Honolulu Country Club many times over the past years... From wedding receptions and baby showers to Junior Chamber of Commerce banquets and - most recently, a medical seminar... this place can transform according to the needs of the hosts! There are movable dividers that can change the size of the room, depending on the number of guests. This property in the Salt Lake district is well kept because of the members of the golf club, the housekeepers, and the groundskeepers. Outside, the grass is green and the plants are healthy. Inside, the decor could be updated, but it's functional. We parked in the members' area for free because security said no members would be coming at this time. We explained that we were here for the seminar and the gentleman was very accommodating. We were able to view the PowerPoint presentation easily because we arrived early and selected the best seats. Luckily, we brought jackets because the air-conditioning was on full blast! We helped ourselves to soft drinks in cans, ice cubes, napkins, and glassware. Later, the hot entrées, fresh fruits, cookies, and green salads were ready for us. The steamed fish, BBQ chicken, white rice, Sautéed veggies, and asparagus salad were delicious! Our used plates were taken away efficiently by the polite staff! It was nice to be back! This was a pleasant trip down memory lane!

Joined my husband and his work friends here for lunch. We…read moregot some pupus: Onion rings - good but didn't care for the bbq sauce they came with. Spicy chicken bites- the sauce with this is delicious. Seafood gyoza - good! My husband got the loco moco with fried rice and kimchi. Very delicious just wish had more gravy. I got the hamburger add cheese. Big Patty so I only could eat half. The fries it came with were crispy yet soft inside, my favorite. Would come back again to try their sandwiches

The venue is perfect and clean for an event. We got to set up 2 hours before the event. There is a…read moreloading zone in front so that you can drop everything off. We catered our food from someone else. Guest got 5 hours of validated parking at Dole Cannery. We had about 130 adults and 20 children from infant to 7 years old. The way our tables were set up seating between tables was a little tight. There's a nice size stage for a band to play as well as a large screen that we used to play a video off of. Bathrooms are kinda tight, but relatively clean. We had a bouncer at the door courtesy of the venue due to us using the bar for our event. Those who were drinking alcohol were ID and given a band. Where the bouncer sat and where our reception table was in the entrance did not seem to be air conditioned. Idk though if it was also because we had to leave the door open, but the rest of the venue was nice and cool. We used their other venue last year that was in Ward (bside). No longer open due to knocking the building down for high rises. Communication is definitely not their strong suit I would say.. as it takes them a while to respond or even get in-touch with. After they finally got back to us about the date we choose there was no other confirmations until the day of in person. That's one thing as a business that I think is a big flaw they need to work on.

I recently attended a work event here and was very impressed with the experience. The staff were…read morefriendly, professional, and extremely accommodating. Since I help plan events for my workplace, I really appreciated how helpful they were in understanding and meeting our needs. The entire evening went smoothly from start to finish, and everyone had an amazing time. The service and attention to detail made the experience even better. We're already looking forward to our next event here!

My husband and I attended the Sooper Secret Izakaya dinner at Hana Kitchens. This was our first…read moretime attending the dinner and going to Hana Kitchens. We learned from Chef Ricky that Hana Kitchens is a commercial kitchen that is used for different classes and dinners. The Hana Kitchens website lists out their events and they get booked up very quickly. Sooper Secret Izakaya was a culinary experience I cannot stop thinking about, writing this review several days later and I already want to go to another dinner cooked by Chef Ricky. His attention to detail and the thought he gives in what he's pairing on his plate made each and every single dish so amazing. His personal experiences on island and around the area of Chinatown to procure his ingredients really shone through each dish. The staff that assisted Chef Ricky also deserve their kudos for their attentive service throughout the entire meal. I cannot stop recommending to friends that they should also experience Chef Ricky's food as soon as possible. Thank you Chef Ricky for all the passion in your food and a great evening.

A lot was learned from the Falafel class taught by Chef Askar who is from Egypt. His passion to…read moreteach and share his culture made the class informative. Besides receiving the recipe, you will learn the techniques on how to make falafels and hummus, why not to use the canned chickpeas, and explanations about the spices. The finale was being served the complete meal, with the fafale made in class, hummus, baba ganoush, green salad, slices of flat bread, dessert, and a glass of wine. Much enjoyed.

Making ideas come alive and get things happen is so inspiring!…read more A life long crafter everything sparks my brains and gets sparks my creativity, Hub Coworking Hawaii is just a lovely place to keep that passion flowing. What got me super excited for this event they have called "Clothing Swap Party" how cool is that! Just bring your unneeded clothing, shoes and purses and who doesn't have that what they do is have these tables and racks to hang and layout your clothing where we are allowed to browse and see the potential item you like to add to your wardrobe. Also there is The Skin Institute with students ready to provide a consultation on your skin condition and products they'd recommend to treat it. I had a delightful student Esthetician named Sstarr and went over my skin which I assumed and the course of products she recommend, along with a coupon for 10% off facial is a great start to a glowing complexion. I did find a shirt but wasn't really looking for a swap like so many here were delightfully enthusiastic just to see it going somewhere that will be loved and appreciated than the trash or lost in the donation bin, which isn't where what's left is going to a non-profit...fabulous! Once the swap was basically done I did get to browse around the area which looked like a fun lofty vibe with different pods and seating area and kitchen is super cute! Follow them on Instagram @hubcoworkinghi as the members aren't the only one with plans as they have calendar filled with events supporting local is just beautiful. Sometimes it takes a village and collaboration makes working together a great community support. Thank you!

A free pop-up movie in Honolulu...at Impact Hub!…read more Amy found a free movie through Eventbrite and I was so excited to go! I've always wanted to see "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" and this was it! Yay! Thanks, Amy! I actually parked for free right across the street at Whole Foods. Impact Hub does have it's own parking lot, and you can get validation. Inside, the workspace (available for rent) is clean, colorful, and spacious. There are restrooms, showers, telephone booths, desks, chairs, tables, a kitchen with microwave, and a plain white wall for projections... This is where we gathered and watched the story of Fred Rogers of the television show, "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood". This venue was perfect for a casual get together. Tonight's event was sponsored by PBS. There was a good variety of snacks - and water was available in reusable cups. Afterwards, I realized that I had been here before. My friend's wife graduated from esthetician school at this place! Wow...it's a versatile space!

Had no idea you could rent this place for parties or really just for anything huge area for large…read moregatherings Marie

Hot, no air conditioning, not all windows were opened, FLIES all over, small kitchen relative to…read moresize of hall.