Step Up to the Plate
Il Lupino
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: ACAI BOWL ($10 SMALL, $14 LARGE) Top-grade, avant-garde cuisine is Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar’s specialty. Guests are invited to dine amid a serene garden setting or indoors where pizza, pastas, freshly carved cured meats and Italian cheeses are deliciously at your fingertips. Those begging for…
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Ocean House
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: GRILLED TERIYAKI AHI STEAK ($32.50) If home is where the heart is, then, of course, there’s a special place in the hearts of many for Ocean House in Outrigger Reef on the Beach hotel in Waikiki, a homey oasis, where guests — visitors and locals alike —…
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Hy’s Steak House
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: HY’S SEAFOOD PLATTER ($42.95) Hy’s Steak House is the name of the game when it comes to its award-winning selection of USDA prime beef and kiawe-broiled steaks, not to mention the romantic ambiance and premier customer service guests will experience each and every night during dinner. And…
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Little Village Noodle House
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: HOT AND SOUR SOUP ($8.50) Little Village Noodle House stands out among Chinatown restaurants for its modern take on Chinese fare presented in a fun, upscale setting. While the eatery has been located on Smith Street for 12 years, owner and chef Kenneth Chan brings more than…
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Japanese Restaurant Aki
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: TAN TAN NABE ($18 FOR ONE ORDER, MINIMUM OF TWO ORDERS REQUIRED) Japanese Restaurant Aki is a relatively new dining oasis that is both relaxed and contemporary. Located on the mauka side of the block between Ala Moana Center and Walmart on Makaloa Street, the establishment opened…
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JJ Bistro & French Pastry
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: GRILLED LOBSTER TAIL FETTUCCINE ($29.70 FOR ONE LOBSTER TAIL, FOUR-COURSE MENU SPECIAL; $39.70 FOR TWO LOBSTER TAILS, FOUR-COURSE MENU SPECIAL; $18.95 A LA CARTE) JJ Bistro & French Pastry appeals to diverse palates with its array of Eurasian-inspired cuisine and sinfully sweet desserts. Owner and chef JJ…
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Sakura Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Sashimi Donburi ($19) Fare with flair is what you’ll find at Sakura Restaurant on Waialae Avenue, where brothers and co-owners Jun and Ryo Tsuchiya treat their guests like family and present traditional Japanese cuisine, along with dishes that play up French, Italian, American and local influences as…
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Japengo
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: STEAMED MANILA CLAMS ($15) A front-runner in Pacific Rim cuisine, Japengo, located within Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, is a must-try for locals and tourists alike. Chef Michael Imada has masterfully perfected the art of taste and presentation, and wows diners with his magnificent creations…
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Anytime Cafe
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: PORK CHOP RISOTTO ($13.95) Eclectic in its fare, Anytime Cafe in Market City Shopping Center effortlessy melds an exquisite blend of East meets West with its renowned Eurasian cuisine. Having opened its doors in February 2010, this most-coveted restaurant is owned by the husband-and-wife team of Ken…
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Blue Water Shrimp and Seafood Company
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: VEGETARIAN OMELETTE ($8.95) Parked on the corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki avenues is Blue Water Shrimp and Seafood Company, a food truck that pushes the boundaries when it comes to seafood. Known for its fresh fish and seafood plates at affordable prices, Blue Water Shrimp and Seafood…
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