Polynesians in NYC

  • Fresh Wok: Hawaiian Plate Lunches in the UES

    In NYC, you can find legit food from almost any culture – Chinese, Brazilian, Southern BBQ, Italian, Indian, Greek, etc. But if you’re from Hawaii and craving some local island grinds, there’s not exactly a lot of options. I’m still looking for some pork hash, half moon, and a big ass manapua (the smaller, dim…

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  • Being an Uber Minority in NYC

    So… Pacific Islanders account for 0.1% of New York City’s population. REPRESENT, BITCHES! What’s it like to be a minority of all minorities? It can be fun – who wouldn’t like to constantly be referred to as “exotic”? But I feel like when I walk down Park Avenue, some people are confused as to why…

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  • You’re Leaving With Me: J Boog in Brooklyn

    Q: What do you do when you’re living in America’s fastest-paced city and feeling homesick for the simple, island lifestyle? A: Go to a J Boog concert. Last month, Beks, Rae, and I went to see J Boog perform at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. It was a small venue – one of those “standing…

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