Wahoo’s for the Win

Wahoo’s Fish Taco has been reeling in nothing but a fresh catch since it first opened at Ward Gateway Center in 2006. A second location soon followed at Kahala Korner, and sisters Stephanie Gambetta and Noel Pietsch have no regrets…

Expect the Unexpected at Yoshi

Small plates have created quite a buzz these days with foodies — you know, a taste of this, a taste of that — a trend that’s quite understandable, since it’s such a fun way to eat. So it serves an…

Keepin’ It Real With Kobe Lounge Delights

Kobe Steak House is famous for its steaks and seafood, and, of course, the exciting table-side teppanyaki-style dining and tricks of preparation. But Kobe also offers a top-quality sushi bar, and about a year-and-a-half ago transformed its holding area to…

Royal Garden Takes Diners Over the Moon(cake)

Cultural celebrations are often synonymous with not only rich historical context, but also the distinct dishes that generations come to love and cherish year after year. The Moon Festival, noted in the Chinese culture as the lunar harvest festival, is…

Piggin’ Out on Pork Belly

It’s never a good thing to “go belly up,” but there are always exceptions to the rule, especially when it comes to pork belly! In this case, to “go belly up” insinuates nothing but goodness! Pork belly is a boneless…

Issue August 12 – 18, 2012

Kenny’s Restaurant

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…

Hoppin’ Into Pancake Heaven

According to International House of Pancakes (IHOP) Hawaii director of operations Jason Aldaba, they’re “light and fluffy and definitely melt-in-your-mouth with syrup and butter.” That’s just the flavor description Dining Out looks for when in search of the perfect pancakes,…

Loyalty Goes a Long Way with New Deal at Panda Cuisine

Many Chinese food enthusiasts probably have been to Panda Cuisine on Keeaumoku Street over the years, but what they might not know is that as of earlier this year, the restaurant is under new ownership. Longtime chef and restaurateur John…

Wailana Coffee House

Who can ask for anything more than a 24-hour restaurant in Waikiki that serves up great local favorites that residents and visitors enjoy? No one, that’s who — and at Wailana Coffee House they do just that. The establishment is…