Jason Genegabus has written about beer, wine and liquor and the Hawaii bar and drink scenes since 2001. Follow him on Instagram at @barflyhawaii or email barflyhawaii@gmail.com.
mailing address: P.O. BOX 88243 Honolulu, HI 96830
2020
- 01/07: Redfish Poke Bar presents crack seed flavors that rekindle small-kid memories – https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/01/07/food/barfly/barfly-redfish-poke-bar-presents-crack-seed-flavors-that-rekindle-small-kid-memories/?HSA=3f779c577fceb4b232f8fac8a38e62a462d8f1c6
- 02/11: Pint + Jigger finalizes closure, Tamura’s hosts ‘Pappy’ dinner, more – https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/02/11/food/barfly/barfly-valentines-day-ideas-for-the-cocktail-fan-pint-jigger-finalizes-closure-more/?HSA=c8245954949eb4a1ab298eb23988b77b231f8bf9
- 03/10: Lanikai Brewing plans Haleiwa micro-distillery, Mai Tai’s goes ‘Makai,’ more – https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/03/10/food/barfly/barfly-lanikai-brewing-plans-haleiwa-micro-distillery-mai-tais-goes-makai-more/?HSA=83883d2c4890eac35a9917143c615668b416b1a
- 04/07: Alcohol joins Honolulu’s to-go culture due to COVID-19 – https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/04/07/food/barfly/barfly-alcohol-joins-honolulus-to-go-culture-due-to-covid-19/
- 04/07: Take happy hour home with this list of to-go drink offerings – https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/04/07/food/barfly/barfly-take-happy-hour-home-with-this-list-of-to-go-drink-offerings/
- 05/12: To-go cocktails bring Honolulu bar experience home – https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/05/12/food/barfly/barfly-to-go-cocktails-bring-honolulu-bar-experience-home/?HSA=a8a0fad5fcd5fd78327171d28a23226fa40d1218
- 06/16: Safety precautions change Oahu bar scene’s routine –https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/06/16/food/barfly/barfly-safety-precautions-change-oahu-bar-scenes-routine/?HSA=e747524cc659b8849648730f0e565aab2bb6a3fe
2019
- 01/08: Goen, Maui Brewing, Off the Wall, Fujioka’s –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/01/08/food/barfly/barfly-goen-maui-brewing-off-the-wall-fujiokas-wine-times/?HSA=070b4d3ee4e8482f50003eab098eb9eff88a39e2 - 02/12: Ko’olau Distillery aims to make true Hawaii whiskey – https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/02/12/food/barfly/barfly-koolau-distillery-aims-to-make-true-hawaii-whiskey/?HSA=c65abe1cc32deda5a4490e843445b809ed4badef
- 02/19: Kona Brewing Co. marks 25 years –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/02/19/food/barfly/kona-brewing-co-marks-25-years-in-beer/?HSA=54c24b49e022088c26a4add1f374dfb6d9242672 - 03/12: Real Gastropub returns to Kakaako, Lanikai taps Hualani Sour –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/03/12/food/barfly/barfly-real-gastropub-returns-to-kakaako-lanikai-taps-hualani-sour/?HSA=555c39ba3256c9d346af8e14d48ef8c37a47e658 - 04/09: Kuleana Rum Works hits Oahu; Sakana Grill nears 2 years in Kalihi –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/04/09/food/barfly/barfly-kuleana-rum-works-hits-oahu-sakana-grill-nears-2-years-in-kalihi/?HSA=3e5aecde73c353597d75899951bc29924b46d0bc - 5/07: Beer Lab bucks the tide and expands westward –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/05/07/food/barfly/barfly-beer-lab-bucks-the-tide-and-expands-westward/?HSA=913677a4fb5d971a2b74c8bdad28444034ac73f9 - 06/11: 4 drinks to order in Honolulu this summer –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/06/11/food/barfly/barfly-4-drinks-to-order-in-honolulu-this-summer/?HSA=8b63b5910e714319ce952f99de297a46e95d2c50 - 07/9: Tiki chic thrives in Honolulu –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/07/09/food/barfly/barfly-tiki-chic-thrives-in-honolulu/?HSA=7c54c31236fda6a84d562b1c90803fd0a8df1d89
2018
- 01/09: Windward Oahu breweries make it easy to find quality beer –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/01/09/food/barfly/windward-oahu-breweries-make-it-easy-to-find-quality-beer/?HSA=93c7d3ab63d05be39fb9e95c3de7a3af805c143e - 01/30: The Brilliant Ox rocks upon rollout at Ala Moana –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/01/30/food/barfly/the-brilliant-ox-rocks-upon-rollout-at-ala-moana/?HSA=ea9d46d15ade1ec6cc1a7f5cfbb7099228bfca85 - 02/13: Paisley Meadery opens N. King St. storefront –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/02/13/food/barfly/paisley-meadery-opens-n-king-st-storefront/?HSA=c93003f49935186d2e5f34e749f5d550a141228d - 03/13: Hawaii brewers find strength in numbers –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/03/13/food/barfly/hawaii-brewers-find-strength-in-numbers/?HSA=fbc3537791adc0afb9d13c7172fa692bcf617735 - 04/10: New Puck’s Alley sports bar a study in UH spirit –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/04/10/food/barfly/new-pucks-alley-sports-bar-a-study-in-uh-spirit/?HSA=dc2ed612110eaf274b2dfb81a4728a9e12630926 - 05/29: Craft cocktails reflect ‘roots’ theme at Le Radici –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/05/29/food/barfly/barfly-le-radici-koloa-rum/?HSA=058a9afdb4cec8951cfc1fac18a9a049fa48a80a - 06/12: At first blush Whole Foods at Ward has plenty to offer –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/06/12/food/barfly/at-first-blush-whole-foods-at-ward-has-plenty-to-offer/?HSA=9e1e005e134cadf35b0273ab36d7e9f3b9b908cd - 07/10: 7 drinks to order this summer on Oahu –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/07/10/food/barfly/7-drinks-to-order-this-summer-on-oahu/?HSA=032216ad1b5a443435250d2ff7c2a6f9daa4417d - 08/07: Great Waikiki Beer Fest provides comprehensive lineup –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/08/07/food/barfly/great-waikiki-beer-fest-provides-comprehensive-lineup/?HSA=e745e86baab871fdec265e0a11460fb00feee653 - 08/28: Justin Park wins World’s Best Mai Tai contest for third time –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/08/28/food/barfly/justin-park-wins-worlds-best-mai-tai-contest-for-third-time/?HSA=46187740234c33b916e76d161cd61dce1e1c5d45 - 09/11: Oktoberfest, RumFire, Beer Lab, Paradise Ciders –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/09/11/food/barfly/barfly-oktoberfest-rumfire-beer-lab-paradise-ciders/?HSA=7cca1fb01df74cd967eb2395fa10c4b3e53d75c8 - 10/09: Ghost Bar pops up at Ala Moana, Morimoto hosts ‘White Party’ –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/10/09/food/barfly/barfly-ghost-bar-pops-up-at-ala-moana-morimoto-hosts-white-party/?HSA=8fedadd42ba80d6f5f557ae2ccb413c4f3c8e781 - 11/13: Jen Ackrill has her own rooftop playground at Sky Waikiki –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/11/13/food/barfly/barfly-mixologist-has-her-own-rooftop-playground/?HSA=e827779ada0a76feb213ab3189fed375fb424837 - 12/11: Hawaii breweries join California wildfire fundraiser –
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/12/11/food/barfly/barfly-hawaii-breweries-join-california-wildfire-fundraiser/?HSA=5ce64d261dba82eb3e138e5bc9e9cc686c6d55b6
