September 2, 2012
Ice Forest
Cool happenings are taking place in downtown Honolulu with the addition of Ice Forest to Hawaii’s dining scene. Owner Andrew Huang opened the doors to this winter wonderland on Merchant Street earlier this year, and has been serving up an…
September 2, 2012
Red House in Honolulu
From the moment you walk into Red House in Honolulu on Keeaumoku Street, it’s clear that you are in for something different. From the hip decor to the wall-length screen playing K-pop music videos, Red House certainly has a one-of-a-kind…
September 2, 2012
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
Sitting inside JJ Bistro & French Pastry on Waialae Avenue, one gets a glimpse of owner JJ Luangkhot’s vision of a New York-style French/Laotian eatery — just in a better climate. The brightly lit bistro is open and comfortable, and…
September 2, 2012
Hukilau, Yoshi Japanese Dining & Bar
Behind every great dish is that one secret ingredient that tickles your taste buds and takes you by surprise. This week, I decided why not spice things up with yuzu, the surefire ingredient that adds some zest to life. For…
September 2, 2012
Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch & Crab
Everybody knows Sam Choy — the renowned chef and his bambucha portions of local-style food at Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch and Crab are legendary here in the Islands. Now, don’t get all crabby, vegetarians. There’s more than crustaceans to dive…
September 2, 2012
Hy's Steak House
New flames are rising at Hy’s Steak House, where the smoky scent of Kiawe wood flows from the restaurant’s custom broiler onto each plate of beautifully grilled meat and seafood, giving patrons a taste of something truly extraordinary. The establishment…
September 2, 2012
Asian Mix
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining…
September 2, 2012
Makino Chaya
Craving seafood and a lot of it? Then you’ll want to head down to Makino Chaya in Aiea where you can indulge in all the Canadian snow crab and Maine lobster you want without spending a fortune. There also is…
September 2, 2012
Million Restaurant
It’s time to dive into the healthy and nutrient-rich pool of buckwheat or soba noodles. It has been a common dish in Japan for centuries, and is recently beginning to rise in popularity in the U.S. both for its great…
September 2, 2012
Nuuanu Okazuya
If you’re a longtime patron of Nuuanu Okazuya, you feel right at home once you step through the door. Owner Mark Kitagawa, chef/manager Johnathan Mosley and the rest of the staff know you on a first-name basis, are familiar with…
