Thank you, Joe, for sharing your cigar experience and insights. Thank you for your recommendations…read moreof a great celebratory cigar to give as a gift.

When you walk into this place do not expect the warm fuzzies nor outright friendly service. The…read moreowner is a local dude with lots of local customers, possibly a pack rat (stuff everywhere), but with a good selection of cigars. He seemed rough around the edges and honest. So when you walk in, walk in with aloha attitude. Not sure if there is a backstory, but you have to earn his trust and confidence and you'll realize he knows his stuff and he has a good selection. But you also have to know your stuff or be upfront about it.

This is a laid back cigar lounge with about 7-8 individual seats. It's a $25 day pass that comes…read morewith the owner, Chris' cigar, the Torch. I got his cigar in Maduro while I also got the EP Carrillo "Allegiance". I got to sit down and relax a bit while puffing on the Torch cigar and having a nice conversation with some of the fellas. It's a real intimate setting with no music but a movie playing from the tv. It's not your traditional cigar lounge but it'll do the job. Chris is a cool and chill guy who is easy to talk to. He's friendly and even offered me a free soda! They have a poker table for those that are interested in playing. I will say, the variety of cigars in their humidor isn't much. They have maybe 2-3 recognized cigar brands while the others are low key and off the radar but still all worth a shot. I truly enjoyed the Torch cigar; it's a nice easy smoke with a good output of smoke. It's also chewy, earthy, and has sweet notes. It's a really good smoke! Special shout out to Chris for having me. I will definitely come back again!

I didn't visit the store in person, but I did call. A gentleman answered right away and was very…read morehelpful. I was looking for tobacco chew for my brother, and although they don't carry it, he kindly recommended a few places around town that do. His hospitality and wisdom really stood out--if I ever need tobacco products, I'd choose this store just for the way he treated me.

Legendary cocktail experience. My partner and I frequent a lot of top 50 bars across the world and…read moreBar Leather Apron operates at that level. The drinks are well balanced and have a lot of Japanese flavor influence (i.e shisho, matcha, yuzu). Presentation and breakdown of each drink component was exceptional; it is clear that the mixologists understand the nuances of their ingredients and the techniques they employ. Special shout out to Scotty for taking care of us tonight. Excited to come back again :)

Months before my trip to Oahu, I tried to book a reservation to Bar Leather Apron but was unable to…read moredo so because the reservations were immediately scooped up right as they were released. To my surprise, on a Sunday evening after having dinner nearby at Maze, my wife and I walked over to Bar Leather Apron and we were able to get seated right away! In fact, around 7:30 p.m. when we stopped by, there was actually a ton of seating available in the bar. Who would've guessed. If you're in the same boat as me and are unable to find a reservation for your upcoming visit, I would encourage you to stop by and try a walk-in. The first page of the menu lists a wide variety of whiskey based cocktails. Most -- if not all, of the cocktails are pre-fixed with BLA (Bar Leather Apron), and represent a collaboration with the named distillery. If you're fan of whiskey, you'll definitely have a difficult time picking only one. I ultimately ordered their "Take Warning" -- 2021 BLA Knob Creek BLA Single Barrel, Cynar, Carpano Antica, Mezcal, Bergamot Salt. Drinks here are not cheap -- averaging $20 to $25 per drink. Although my drink was very spirit forward, it still felt very well balanced. I appreciated the hint of smokiness from the mezcal that rounded out the end of a sip. Service here quick and friendly. When we received the check, a cute small chocolate snack was brought over as well, borrowed from the menu at Maze. Overall, I can see why Bar Leather Apron has earned so many accolades in its field. Definitely worth a stop by if you enjoy the art of mixology.

Very niiiiice. I love the ambiance here. Feel free to dress to the nines and bring someone special…read more This place is a stylish, low-lit jazz lounge with a cool atmosphere and smooth vibe. I immediately felt calm and relaxed here, much like everywhere else at Halekulani. The pūpū and drinks we ordered were special, thoughtfully prepared, and professionally delivered. We also ordered the hamburger, which was excellent, followed by two French press coffees and coconut cake. The staff was unpretentious and welcoming from the start--nothing stuffy despite the sophisticated setting. The musicians are so talented it felt more like a private concert or dinner theater. The pianist, Maggie, is a singer-songwriter who taught us a few things and kept us engaged the entire time. We caught up on our day, ate, and enjoyed the show. Reservations are for two hours, so there was no rush at all. Overall, this is a classy spot for a relaxed night out. Prices are about what you'd expect but even stopping in after dinner elsewhere would be nice. Reservations are not needed for the bar. The only thing I would do differently is arrive earlier to enjoy the grounds more before sunset. Valet park and enjoy your night!

Lovely anniversary evening here. Came for the live jazz music and they were stellar as usual. The…read moreambiance is lovely and service excellent Why I demoted them a star was the pretty cocktails I saw in Yelp are gone. There's no: "Moonglow" (Benny Goodman) or "That was my heart" (honor to Ella Fitzgerald), so I asked for my favorite aperitif, "Dubonnet" , no. But, they came up with my other favorite, sambuca Mist. I have to agree with another reviewer that the French baguette served with the charcuterie was hard as could be and inedible. I did not enjoy the choice of cheeses as they were both of the same hard boring tastes, unimaginative, mix it up. They olives should be pitted. The tiramisu dessert was very delicious, even though very small, but expected--after all its fine dining. I have no other way to tell new manager to up their game in the food and beverage department. Just wouldn't expect Halekulani to slip in these departments. Also, manager never came around or was seen checking in his or her patrons, not very 5 star there. Just being honest. The complimentary valet parking was exceptional. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.

Had wonderful items I didn't even know existed! The staff was knowledgeable, well spoken and…read morehelpfully. Thank you Mr. Field for having a great venue!!

Shhh...can you keep a secret? Neither can I! I came here in…read moreNovember on a whim hoping to find some rarer bourbons,...and I did. The Knob Creek and High West hard to find bottles were here so I had to get a few. If you're looking for these hard to find bottles, check out any of the several R Field stores besides the usual liquor stores. Their prices are generally very competitive, and in fact I missed a special rye and ended up paying $20 more at another store. My advice: if you see it, buy it! It might not be there when you return. Got any other secret place to find bourbons I can try?

Located on Waialae Avenue. Tamura's has their own parking lot but there's also plenty of street…read moreparking. Tamuras brand chili pepper water is the best brand I've purchased. It's the perfect flavor and heat I've been searching for. I'm so happy this purchase. The poke is always good and fresh. The garlic soy beans is very garlicky. Store is clean and organized. Workers are helpful.

Ooooweee $29.99 per pound is steep but a deserved splurge…read more Fresh ahi in Tamura's sauce - the sauce includes oyster sauce and is a bit sweeter. Works well with the onions. The ahi was firm and tasted of good quality.

My go to smoke shop for anything smoking. Sprays, pipes, trays, vapes - you name it, Smokey's has…read moreit for in a PRIME location you cannot music. HIGHLY recommend basing your other Smokey purchases off of this store

I've been coming to Smokey's for years and they always have what I need. Highly recommended!read more

Hookah lounge is a vibe. It has comfortable lounge seating enough for a big group. It's quite…read morepricey, but worth it for a chill night by yourself or friends.

We arrived on a Saturday at 6:30pm and it we arrived with ample parking in the paid parking lot…read moreright next to the structure. There were plenty of open seats when we arrived. The hookah welcomes BYOB and offers access to the menu from the bar next door Ling provided super star service from start to finish. She made sure to ID check us all as well as explain the menu and hookah prices. They offer an hourly rate with sub category rates for add ons . We got both the Northern lights and Double ds for the flavors which ling was happy to suggest base on our preferences. We also go the ice option for an additional $10 one time fee for the session The seating areas accommodate large and small parties and they create a chill ambiance with a playlist that boasts good music tastes. They provide tips for each guest and overall have good sanitation practices! Whether you need to get away by yourself or join some friends away from your typical Honolulu activities this is the spot for you! PS: they have games at the front counter which are complimentary feel free to use them but take care as they are shared between guests.

The fresh pokes are awesome and delicious. Different types to your taste. We like the limu poke,…read morespicy ahi, Tamura special, Sunset, Crayfish garlic & spicy, and tako poke. The poke bowls are ono with white or brown rice. We can always find special cabinet wines, special imported beers, even nonalcoholic beers from Japan, China, Europe & US .

Not quite the same…read more.. It was nice to see Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors at Pearlridge though not in the mall right outside actually across from Anna Miller's beside Starbucks. I've been to the Kaimuki location a few times but when I saw this one I just had to give them a visit. They do seem to have a lot more snacks at this location including the incredibly difficult to find Herr's Carolina's Reaper Puffs that Judy C got me hooked on which I was so surprised to find here and was so happy as well. Wasn't quite in the mood or thirsty after browsing I was just so happy to have found these yummies that I got a couple of bags. The staff was nice and polite though this location did provide some items that I didn't find in the Kaimuki location parking is much easier to navigate with much more options to choose from I would be back for more snacks that just really made my day. Thank you!

Classic smoke shop Legends in the Smoking Assories!! They Gotcha! Best in Town!…read moreWhat you want they got, friendly

A quaint little smoke shop. They have all kinds of things for sale here. I don't know what half of…read morethe stuff is, but it's fun to look at. They don't ship the good smelling incense on Amazon for some reason, so I come here instead. Cheap enough and a huge selection.