It was the surf and sand that drew me to Hawaii, but one year and two trips later, I can say for sure that it's the food that's gotten me hooked. Sure, New York, San Francisco, New Orleans, and other metropolitan cities are notable dining destinations, but for an entirely enlightening cultural experience, take a trip outside the continental US to visit America's 50th state. Abundant natural Read more

I spent the last week keeping tabs on the beach in Maui, and I've returned not only sunburned, but also probably five pounds heavier. I couldn't stop eating the local food! I'd been told that island cuisine is often imitated but never duplicated, yet I was still ridiculously impressed by how outrageous everything tastes in Hawaii. From takeout spots to high-end dining destinations, I enjoyed it Read more

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While I have been enjoying staycations, it was nice to recently have a real vacation in Oahu! Sure the beaches are outstanding, but the food is even better. The Hawaiian islands have experienced a bit of a food revolution: Gone are the days when everything was shipped from the mainland. Now the islands make use of their own resources from both the land and sea. The results are wildly delicious. Read more

Brian Austin Green led the way for a rumored-to-be-pregnant Megan Fox in Los Feliz yesterday. The pair grabbed a bite and stuck close upon exiting the restaurant and heading back to their car. Neither Brian nor Megan have confirmed reports of her possible pregnancy, but her publicist was quick to cut an interview short when Steve Jones brought up the subject of babies. Baby talk may be off Read more

Ashley Olsen took a dip in the ocean during a recent vacation in Maui, Hawaii. The designer wore black bikini bottoms and a printed top while she smiled and enjoyed herself in the waves. The last time we saw Ashley, she was a little more bundled up to meet her pal Leelee Sobieski for lunch in NYC. Ashley didn't walk the red carpet at this month's Met Gala, but her twin sister, Mary-Kate, attended Read more

Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna, and Alexander Skarsgard hit the blue carpet in LA last night for the West Coast premiere of Battleship. The ladies headed west after a big start to the week in NYC, where they both attended Monday's Met Gala. Brooklyn wore Tory Burch to the Big Apple fashion fest, while Rihanna donned a crocodile-print Tom Ford. Battleship isn't out until next Friday, but the gang have Read more

Alex O'Loughlin and Daniel Dae Kim were at the Honolulu Capitol building Thursday to be honored by state lawmakers. The Hawaii Five-0 cast and crew were recognized for their continued contribution to the state's economy and tourism industry. Other popular shows and movies have packed up and headed to the islands. The entire cast of Cougar Town slipped into swimsuits for their upcoming season Read more

Rihanna chose a black textured crocodile gown from Tom Ford's Fall 2012 collection for the Met Gala in NYC tonight. Inside the event she met up with pal La La Vasquez as all the guests took their seats. Rihanna's fresh off an appearance on SNL over the weekend, when she rocked the stage with multiple hot performances. In addition to her music, Rihanna has Battleship hitting theaters later this Read more

Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, is getting flack for wearing a $990 top on CBS This Morning. Ann wore the Reed Krakoff bird print shirt while talking about how relatable her husband is to US voters . . . probably not the best idea. But some say that seeing as they aren't the ones running for office, spouses should be off-limits when it comes to media scrutiny. Read more