February 27, 2011
Serg's Mexican Kitchen
When Sergio Arellano was younger, his mother gave him some advice that made a lasting impression on the young chef. “She said, ‘You can go to the best chef’s school in the world, but if you don’t have it here,'”…
February 27, 2011
Kani Ka Pila Grille
While most restaurants use music as an accessory to their menu options, Kani Ka Pila Grille in the Outrigger Reef on the Beach is all about showcasing award-winning, live Hawaiian music. So important is quality live, local music to the…
February 27, 2011
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
JJ Luangkhot, the award-winning executive chef and owner of JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry, has been tempting Hawaii’s foodies with exquisite European desserts and pastries for decades. With 45 dessert items, ranging from the renowned Chocolate Pyramid, Red Velvet Cake…
February 27, 2011
Saigon House
Mandy Nguyen, owner of Saigon House, is taking pho to the next level. According to Nguyen, her goal is to present diners with the most authentic Vietnamese cuisine possible at the South King Street restaurant. “In the mid-’80s, my mom…
February 27, 2011
New Liu's Chop Suey
The combination dish of walnuts and shrimp is a relatively easy item to find throughout China. Traditionally, the dish was simply prepared, with plain shrimp, either steamed or fried, mixed with walnuts, mayonnaise and sometimes thick milk. As Chinese cuisine…
February 27, 2011
zPizza
Zpizza has been featuring a health-conscious menu since it opened the doors to its Ward Centre restaurant in 2008. Since then, a second location in Kailua (151 Hekili St.) has been unveiled and has been serving up the finest in…
February 27, 2011
Paesano Ristorante Italiano
When those hunger pangs hit, it’s hard to beat Italian food for stomach-satisfying, flavor-filled satisfaction. But those who choose not to eat meat sometimes crave something more substantial than just pasta primavera or Caesar salad — something hearty you can…
February 27, 2011
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
Craving dim sum, but don’t want to make a dent in your pocket? Head on over to Golden Palace Seafood on North King Street for some of the cheapest, but delicious dim sum in town. With 45 dim sum selections…
February 27, 2011
Serves 4 Ingredients 4 cups steamed white rice 1 carrot, juliennes 2 cups cooked bean sprouts, blanch for a minute in hot water, then season with little sesame oil salt 4 cups spinach, or choi sum, sauteed in a little…
February 27, 2011
Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch & Crab
Slated to open in late summer 2011 right next door to Sam Choy's BLC is Aloha Beer Garden, which will showcase the ales and beers brewed fresh on-site by master brewmaster David Campbell.