Jason Black is a writer and editor living in Honolulu. He grew up on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Over the past 15 years, he has covered music, pop-culture, and nightlife for magazines like Raygun, Bikini, Sweater, Revolution, URB, Planet, Surface, 944,and many others. His greatest achievement was interviewing Roni Size & Reprazent for the cover of Revolution in December 2000. Jason's also the Editor-In-Chief for West Coast publication, WSTRNCV. He has a passion for all things brown liquor.
Sam Treadway with his Dark Craving an alternative to the same ol’ same ol’ Mai Tai? Then I have a standout drink for you. Let me introduce you to the Dark & Stormy. Originating in Bermuda during the pre-Prohibition era, this tart, tangy refresher has grown in popularity over the years throughout the Caribbean. You can thank [...]
[dcs_clearboth h="5"] [dcs_darkspliter size="large"] [dcs_emptyspace h="5"] Whiskey. Rye. Bourbon. Scotch. No matter what style of brown you prefer, it’s safe to say that this mahogany-colored liquor is soaring in popularity across the globe. Yet, perhaps due to our balmy climate or decidedly rum-centric tastes (Mai Tai anyone?), it hasn’t quite caught on here in Honolulu. That’s all about to [...]
[dcs_clearboth h="5"] [dcs_darkspliter size="large"] [dcs_emptyspace h="5"] Remember the episode of HBO’s Entourage where Drama mercilessly whips John Stamos at ping-pong? Well, that’s exactly the fast-and-furious scene that took place at the launch party for Three Olives Dude Vodka held at Side Street Inn on Da Strip on Kapahulu Avenue. Over the course of the night, VIP revelers sipped [...]
[dcs_clearboth h="5"] [dcs_darkspliter size="large"] [dcs_emptyspace h="5"] In paradise, living outside on the lanai (patio) is the only way to go. The sun, the trade winds, the breaking surf, and the smell of plumeria fragrance wafting through the air…it’s intoxicating. The same goes for your cocktail sippin’ pau hana (happy hour) experience. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, [...]
