Shabu Shabu’s Pot of Veggie Gold

If you were looking for a way to express the word “health” visually, the Vegetable Shabu Shabu dinner plate at Shabu Shabu House does it up with an overflowing harvest-load of freshly cut, raw beauty. You know the shabu shabu…

Kit’s Spice of Life

Appetizers seem to confuse many chefs and restaurant owners. In the rush to be the first to pair exotic flavors with old standards, they forget that food is best when it’s simplest. Kit and May Yiu, owners of Kit n…

Sparks Fly at the Fat Greek

The Fat Greek, specializing in classic Greek cuisine, opened a second charming and breezy spot on Ala Moana Boulevard this past February. The new location is offering sparkling specials as it prepares to celebrate its first holiday season. The Early…

Boasting for Bananas Foster

Much of what adds to the gratifying tastes of the food and dishes at Hy’s Steakhouse in Waikiki is the dim lighting, the antique aesthetics and the tradition of the seemingly lost art of fine dining. Hy’s general manager Bob…

Choi’s Garden Sprouts Up Home-Style Meals

Located on Rycroft Street not far from Keeaumoku, which is known as the main drag for Korean cuisine, Choi’s Garden is a hidden gem of tasty Korean eats. The restaurant was founded 10 years ago by owner Hyosook Choi, who…

The Sweet Legacy at Larry’s Bakery

Known for its irresistible assorted pastries and cakes ($13 each), including white chantilly, Dobash and dream cake, Larry's Bakery plays an essential role in satisfying your sweet tooth.

Shakin’ to the Beat of Milkshakes

“My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, and they’re like, it’s better than yours… I could teach you, but I have to charge.” So, of course, this song Milkshake by Kelis has been stuck in my head for…

Issue November 6 – 12, 2011

Catering to Your Thanksgiving Fixings

For the last 15 years, A Catered Experience has sold the Hot Oven Roasted Turkey Package, according to catering manager Ron Hattori.

Ichiriki: Healthy Nabe, Happy Customers

“We make peoplehappy.” At Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant, the mission statement is simple, according to owner Issei Kazama. “Our mission statement is just two Japanese words,” he says. “One is ‘kandou‘ and the other is ‘kansha.’ ‘Kandou‘ means to make…