Incredible edibles at Rice Fest

Judged Rice Fest 2013 at Ward Warehouse, where we were treated to Tokkuri-Tei chef Hideaki "Santa" Miyoshi's chirashi rice with sashimi roses of salmon, hamachi and scallops, and the smallest Spam musubi ever, comprising single grains of rice, and winning entry of YogurStory's Andy Dalan's "Naughty & Rice" waffle-and-rice dessert, with pomegranate puree and pomegranate rice paper leaves.

At the Hawaii Fashion Week judge's table

Judged Hawaii Fashion Week's red carpet Young Designer Couture Competition at Royal Hawaiian Center with Midweek managing editor and style editor Yu Shing Ting and the show's host, model and actress Kea Ho.

Red carpet: 'Hawaii Five-0' Season 3

On the red carpet at "Hawaii Five-0's" Season 3 premiere.

Alex O'Loughlin, who plays Steve McGarrett.

Daniel Dae Kim, who plays Chin Ho Kelly.

Newcomer Michelle Borth, who plays McGarrett's love interest.

Rush hour bus 'tunnel'

Here's a position I don't care to be in during rush hour, driving in the middle of a bus "tunnel." Those things are so big and the lanes on King Street from the Capitol building through downtown are pretty narrow. You can see how the one in front is on/over the line on both sides.

Andy South Atelier opens

Former "Project Runway" Season 8 finalist Andy South hosted the a peek into the new Andy South Atelier at 12 S. King St., in Honolulu. A blessing of the second-story, loft-style workspace and showroom took place today.

Andy South and Jill Misawa.

Tiare Thompson, left, and Lacy Matsumoto.

Now open: 53 By the Sea

Dropped into the new restaurant 53 By the Sea, which opened on the site of the former John Dominis restaurant at 53 Ahui St. A sea change from the former restaurant.

Chef Hiroshi Hayakawa.

Oysters that are part of the 53 Seafood Showcase platter. This was the grand opening selection. The actual $30 seafood platter will be portioned for two.

Mighty big shoe

Larger than life Ferragamo shoe at DFS Galleria Waikiki, part of the decor for the galleria's Beauty Event Sept. 17-30, 2012.