Lotus Abrams, Author at Local Getaways

Two pieces of sakura mochi on a white plate with delicate pink cherry blossom branches in the background. One mochi is covered with a sakura leaf, and the other is partly cut to reveal a sweet red bean filling inside. Experience the best mochi in Honolulu, where tradition meets perfection.

Koko Head Cafe Owner Lee Anne Wong Reveals Her Go-To Spots for Mochi in Honolulu

Bravo’s Top Chef star Lee Anne Wong, who owns Koko Head Cafe in Honolulu, has had a longtime love affair with mochi that started long […]

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Maui Chef Lee Anne Wong is Looking to the Future After the Maui Wildfires

For the past 10-plus years, New York native and Maui Chef Lee Anne Wong has called Hawaii home, where she’s the owner of go-to Honolulu

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A man with short gray hair and a beard, wearing a black polo shirt, stands outdoors in Safford. Behind him, there is a busy street with people walking, shops including one named "Hook," and signs advertising fresh fish and chips. Clear blue skies are visible above.

Former Pier 39 CEO Taylor Safford on 44 Years at the Iconic Waterfront Destination

Featured Photo: Taylor Safford When Mill Valley resident Taylor Safford started working at San Francisco’s Pier 39 as an attendant at the arcade in 1979,

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A vibrant spread of traditional German food at the Bay Area Oktoberfest featuring four frothy beer mugs, a bowl of mustard, soft pretzels, white sausages, a bowl of cheese spread garnished with parsley, fresh radishes, leafy greens, and a basket of pretzels tied with blue and white ribbon.

Prost! Celebrate Oktoberfest at These Bay Area Events

It’s time to don your lederhosen or dirndl — Oktoberfest celebrations are happening all over the Bay Area this month and into October. The Bavarian

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A serene garden featuring a rectangular reflecting pool in the foreground, surrounded by manicured hedges and trees. A striking yellow-leaved tree stands out against a backdrop of lush greenery and forested hills under a clear blue sky—a perfect spot to explore South Bay's natural beauty.

Best Places to Visit in the South Bay

Historical and cultural attractions in the South Bay offer the chance to explore the past as it was back then, as well as to get

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A group of hikers stands at the rocky summit of a mountain, enjoying a panoramic view of the landscape below. The horizon is filled with distant mountains and a hazy blue sky, indicating high altitude. There's a pole marker at the peak—a must-see for those exploring hikes in East Bay.

Best Hikes in the South Bay

The South Bay is full of surprises and contradictions. Known the world over for all things tech, this region also boasts some of the best

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