June 9, 2013
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
It’s often said that the simple things in life bring the most joy. When it comes to the pure elation a warm, yummy meal brings, Lisa Lum and Sang Chun are clearly on to something. The co-owners opened Happy Day…
June 9, 2013
Chef Chai
Chef Chai — just the name itself has a cool ring to it. The new restaurant, named after its creator Chai Chaowasaree and located at Pacifica Honolulu on Kapiolani Boulevard, is, believe it or not, even better than the chef’s…
June 9, 2013
The Mandalay
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: MIXED SEAFOOD WITH CURRY IN PUMPKIN ($38) Committed to exceptional Cantonese fare, The Mandalay, located on Alakea Street, sure knows how to celebrate special occasions by whipping up feasts fit for hearty…
June 9, 2013
Sekiya's Restaurant
Seventy eight years is a long time, and in the restaurant business it’s an eternity, if not a virtual impossibility. Yet through war, recession and changing food tastes, Sekiya’s has survived to serve the grandchildren of the diners who first…
June 9, 2013
HASR Bistro
Despite its location in bustling Chinatown and a cryptic name, HASR Bistro provides a charming oasis of food and wine. Its name comes from the acronym: Highly Allocated, Spoiled Rotten, which refers to the rare wines its wine-obsessed co-owner, Terry…
June 9, 2013
Kai Market
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…
June 9, 2013
Bay View Grill
Whether one stops in after an enjoyable round of golf, or simply swings by for breakfast or lunch with friends and family, Bay View Grill hits a hole in one for customers every time. Bay View Grill overlooks Kaneohe Bay…
June 9, 2013
Wailana Coffee House
With the comings and goings of lavish and “trendy” avant-garde cuisine, there’s a certain charm about local diners, such as Wailana Coffee House, that’s hard to come by — a lasting legacy, if you will. As a legendary landmark in…
June 9, 2013
New Eagle Cafe
Back in 1960, patrons who flocked to Eagles Cafe in downtown Honolulu’s Blaisdell Hotel on Fort Street could sit down to a New York Cut Sirloin Steak with French Fries for just $2.25. While times have certainly changed over the…
