March 16, 2014
Wailana Coffee House
For the past 45 years, locals and tourists alike have adored Wailana Coffee House, where a treasured brand of American diner fare accented with a distinct island twist bears no comparison to other dining establishments around town. In addition to…
March 16, 2014
Pho My Lien
A LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SHRIMP FRIED RICE WITH MIXED VEGETABLE SAUTEE ($16.95) For more than a decade, Pho My Lien, located at Westridge Shopping Center in Aiea, presents customers with home-style Vietnamese cooking that cannot be duplicated.…
March 16, 2014
Wat Lao Sithammaram of Hawaii
Wat Lao Sithammaram of Hawaii, a Laos buddhist temple in Waipahu, celebrates its newly renovated building with special events Friday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to midnight and Saturday, March 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anyone is welcome…
March 16, 2014
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
Growing up, my Nana was my very best friend. Every Monday through Friday, the minute the school bell rung for dismissal, bystanders would witness a flash of rainbow tassels and the blurred streak of my ten-speed Schwinn as I peeled…
March 16, 2014
Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto
At first glance, Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto may seem like a strange moniker. What, after all, does the Japanese city of Kyoto have to do with Southern European cuisine. A lot, actually. Japanese and Italian food share a basic culinary…
March 16, 2014
People's Cafe
Simply put, People’s Cafe is dedicated to its customers. “I can’t remember the last time I took a vacation or even had a day off,” says Thomas Ventura, co-owner and chef of People’s Cafe. Under normal circumstances, such a statement…
March 16, 2014
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
The restaurant industry is comparable to the stock market in that it’s constantly fluctuating with the comings and goings of establishments hoping to hit an all-time high in an eclectic dining scene. At times it can be a competitive field,…
March 16, 2014
HASR Bistro, Il Lupino, Kahai Street Kitchen
What represents the beautiful islands we live in more than sunshine, rainbows and aloha? Ahi, of course! From a fish fanatic standpoint, “lucky we live Hawaii,” specifically for this reason. Ahi, also known as yellowfin tuna and bigeye tuna, is…
March 16, 2014
Sushi King
Sushi King, located on South King Street near University, has been the mainstay of sushi in the Islands since 1992. Owner and manager Shu-Lee Kondo credits customer loyalty as the main reason for the restaurant’s continued success over the past…
March 16, 2014
A Catered Experience
Although cap-and-gown season still may be more than two months away, like all momentous events, graduation parties have been the topic of conversations all year long. Often the drawing of big crowds and even bigger appetites, graduation parties long have…
