August 25, 2013
Saint-Germain's Bakery
Living in a melting pot of cultures, we already understand how mixing two different things together often results in something better. Enter the croissant doughnut, a hybrid (or “hybread,” if you will), which is the latest craze in the world…
August 25, 2013
Genki Sushi
By now, you’ve probably heard all about the recent renovations made to Genki Sushi in Ala Moana Center. Its new tableside order and delivery service is excitingly innovative and an experience only the Jetsons might have been able to previously…
August 25, 2013
Cajun King
Any restaurant that covers its tables in butcher paper and makes an entire paper towel roll available to patrons hollers finger-licking fun. One look around Cajun King and you’ll see just that: customers extracting every last morsel from a bountiful…
August 25, 2013
Just Pasta
As a child, one of my favorite books was Tomie dePaola’s classic, Strega Nona, in which a magical boiling pot cooks up so much pasta that an entire village becomes engulfed in rolling hills of spaghetti. One of the main…
August 25, 2013
Morton's The Steakhouse
Your reflection stares back at you as you look into the gold-colored elevator doors that lead up to Morton’s The Steakhouse in Ala Moana Center. And the ride up to the third floor transports you to a whole new world.…
August 25, 2013
Il Lupino
Located in Royal Hawaiian Center, Il Lupino Trattoria and Wine Bar seems a world away from the busy Waikiki streets right outside the restaurant doors. A tranquil and relaxing getaway, the eatery serves up traditional Italian cuisine. Currently, the menu…
August 25, 2013
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
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…
August 25, 2013
Chef Chai
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: VEGETABLE TERRINE WITH THAI GREEN CURRY SAUCE ($25) For food enthusiasts conscious about healthy eating, it’s nice to know that Chef Chai at Pacifica Honolulu caters to your every need. There’s…
August 25, 2013
Ichiriki
Nabe is a popular Japanese hot pot typically served with fish-based broth accompanied by fish, beef, chicken, pork and vegetables — and Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant knows its nabe. After all, it’s in the name. And with three popular locations…
August 25, 2013
Inferno's Wood Fire Pizza
While the flames in the large brick kiawe-wood-stoked oven at Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza soon will be extinguished, customers still have time to enjoy the eatery’s fresh, hand-crafted pizza pies. As owner Kyle Okumoto looks for a new storefront location…