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    The pub life in Kailua

    In my eight years covering Oahu's bar and club scene, I've never felt like I absolutely needed to hang out in Kailua.

    Seven heaven

    Ask the Super Bowl XLIII champion Pittsburgh Steelers, the Hawaii State Legislature's Democratic majority or that tipsy guy at your neighborhood bar who thinks its okay to get punchy when he's sitting at a table with friends, and they'll agree: There's strength in numbers.

    Taco tour

    WHEN Compadres Bar and Grill closed in September, I heard a lot of people lament the demise of their favorite Tuesday night hangout.

    J.J. Dolan's does simple right

    HANG around a bar long enough, and eventually you'll meet a regular or two who think they hold the secret to business success.

    Cheers!

    ONE MIGHT think Nadya Yamasaki is crazy for opening a new bar as Hawaii's economy faces its biggest challenges in more than 15 years. But more than a decade of experience selling alcohol taught her an important lesson, which led to the opening of Kanpai Bar and Grill on Sept. 12.

    Living large on a beer budget

    GOING OUT for a meal is one of life's pleasures, yet typically among the first "nice-to-haves" that disappear when money is tight. With many downsizing their dining budgets, visits to spots like Mitch's Fish Market and Alan Wong's have been replaced by take-out sushi and $6 Subway sandwiches.