About 20 years ago, an Island institution known for making the best plate lunches and local dishes decided to add a plateful of breakfast classics to its menu. Rainbow Drive-In hasn’t looked back since. “Although we’re basically known as the…
Among the many great things about Japan are its food, culinary presentation, superior service and pleasant restaurant settings — all of which create a memorable dining experience for customers. Akinori Hirose wanted to share this part of his culture with…
Located in Royal Hawaiian Center, Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar is a tranquil getaway from the busy streets of Waikiki. With its elegant atmosphere — including outdoor seating on an idyllic garden terrace — Il Lupino is the perfect…
The ocean is a mysterious environment, filled with millions of creatures that swim, crawl or spurt through its open vastness. What seafood lovers have come to learn is that regardless if these ocean residents harbor in warm tropical waters or…
You know the old saying about books and their covers. It also can pertain to restaurants. When an eatery has the word “barbecue” in its name, a non-meat-eater may not even bother to enter its doors. But don’t be too…
Watching chef Edgar San Juan work behind the counter at Sushi King is a pleasure. He is quick without being rushed and the flavorful, artistic creations he serves are a reminder of why the restaurant has been an area staple…
Husband-and-wife dream team Tommy and Lien Dang serve up a fresh batch of Vietnamese fare every day at Pho My Lien, their Westridge Shopping Center restaurant. If there’s one person who can vouch for the authenticity of their cuisine, it’s…
Located on Rycroft Street not far from Keeaumoku Street, or "Koreamoku," as it's affectionately called, the eatery, which seats close to 200 patrons, is a "secret garden" for those who crave a traditional Korean meal.
I‘m not a fan of dieting and never have been. In fact, a friend of mine recently texted me a humorous saying clearly summing up my thoughts on dieting: “Dear Diet, It’s not me, it’s you. I just don’t think…