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Dining with the Stars

Aureana Tseu

With an exotic external beauty that can’t go unnoticed, Aureana Tseu also has a deeply rooted inner beauty and exuberant spirit that’s brought to life with equal parts passion, determination and drive. Here at Atlantis Seafood & Steak in the heart of Waikiki, she flaunts a flirty dress perfect for spring in an eye-catching vibrant…

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March 31, 2013

Egan Inoue

It’s Wednesday, and the lunch rush has yet to explode into Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant on Piikoi Street, so I snag a corner booth near the window and consider it the perfect time to catch up with MMA fighter and multi-sport athlete Egan Inoue over pots of hot nabe and a bountiful selection of fresh…

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February 24, 2013

Cheesa Laureta

Romano’s Macaroni Grill in Ala Moana Center’s Hookipa Terrace celebrates a longstanding tradition with innovative Italian fare showcasing quality Italian ingredients that exceed all expectations. Honor system wine and opera singers cultivate the restaurant’s heritage as well, and bring a new experience to every dining adventure. In this week’s Dining with the Stars, local girl…

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January 27, 2013

Starr Kalahiki

If you’re a big-time fan of local grinds with an American twist, then a paradise on earth is at your fingertips at Big City Diner — your one-stop shop for all of your mouth-watering favorites. Dining Out recently visited the restaurant at Ward Centers, and brought along award-winning vocalist Starr Kalahiki for this week’s Dining…

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December 30, 2012

Garry Moore

Good Golly, Miss Molly … Little Richard is back in the Islands, thanks to impersonator, tribute artist and entertainer Garry Moore. A local boy raised in Haleiwa, Moore currently resides in Mililani and takes the stage in Legends in Concert Waikiki tonight and tomorrow night performing as the outrageous “Architect of Rock ‘n Roll.” In…

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November 18, 2012

Denby Dung

Get ready for a journey of a lifetime — a culinary journey, that is — at Five Star International Buffet. In a class of its very own, Five Star International Buffet shines new light on your traditional all-you-can-eat buffet concept as it presents you with a delectable spread of avant-garde international cuisine. The restaurant was…

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October 21, 2012

Michael Paulo

The exquisite sounds of jazz intermixed with the alluring flavors of Pacific Rim cuisine create the perfect marriage. So, let’s do the math: World-renowned saxophonist Michael Paulo plus one of Hawaii’s premier restaurants, 3660 on the Rise, equates to this week’s truly unforgettable Dining with the Stars experience. We were lucky enough to snag local…

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September 30, 2012

Mary Gutzi

The spotlight shines on Mary Gutzi, a renowned singer and actress who’s made her mark in musical theater and has shared her talents with audiences across the globe for the past four decades. With an appetite for the performing arts, she also has a real taste for premier cuisine, which led us to Pipi’s Burgers…

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August 26, 2012

Al Waterson

A top-notch dining experience consists of these essential factors: good food, an unforgettable ambiance, premier service and, most importantly, the best company. Therefore, we couldn’t ask for more this week when Dining with the Stars shone the spotlight on Brasserie Du Vin and professional singer, emcee, actor and recording artist Al Waterson. “This is my…

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July 29, 2012

Steve Uyehara

Nothing says comfort food more than the scrumptious local grinds found at Nuuanu Okazuya. Open from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, many are waking up early to feast on the eatery’s renowned local and Japanese fare. No newbie to…

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