April 27, 2014
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
If you are anything like me, fantasies about what to order for dessert begin circling your mind before an appetizer has even arrived at the table. Don’t feel guilty. If a meal is like a sundae, then dessert is its…
April 27, 2014
Brasserie Du Vin
“I want to introduce Americans to France,” says Percy Taylor, the newly minted executive chef at Brasserie Du Vin. “And those Americans that have been to France, I want them to have that pleasure of revisiting through the food.” Taylor…
April 27, 2014
Pho My Lien
For many foodies in Hawaii, pho is their go-to Vietnamese dish, and with good reason. The healthy, clean noodle soup — often accented with beef or chicken and loads of fresh Thai basil, lime and chili — is undoubtedly irresistible,…
April 27, 2014
Bibas
Situated at the “gateway to Waikiki” on Kalia Road, Bibas Courtyard Grill offers a unique escape to flavor within an inviting, contemporary setting. Bibas welcomes guests with ample indoor and outdoor seating on the ground level of Hale Koa Hotel’s…
April 27, 2014
The Mandalay
As high school seniors count down the days before graduation, caps and gowns are not the only thing in high demand. For a celebratory meal that satisfies any appetite, fine Chinese cuisine restaurant, The Mandalay, offers a variety of lunch…
April 27, 2014
Wailana Coffee House
Ever get those crazy cravings — the kind that make you feel like a bionic (wo)man with a bizarrely confused biological clock demanding pancakes at midnight? Eggs in the evening? Or cereal for supper? Well you’re not alone, and at…
April 27, 2014
GRYLT
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SURF AND TURF PLATTER (STARTING AT $15.95) In a world saturated with high-calorie, greasy fast-food options, husband-and-wife team Allen and Mayu Farinas decided to set themselves apart from the rest, and…
April 27, 2014
Million Restaurant
Slide into one of Million Restaurant’s comfy red and tan vinyl booths (some boast a view right into the kitchen) and you’ll soon learn what keeps customers coming back. It’s a setting as intimate and familiar as a living room.…
April 27, 2014
Hung Won Seafood Restaurant
Hung Won Seafood Restaurant in Kaimuki has been a neighborhood favorite since the 1980s (originally called Kwok’s Chop Suey before it changed ownership and was renamed to Hung Won in 1995). However, the restaurant recently changed ownership again, with the…
April 27, 2014
Kenny's Restaurant
If it seems like a family reunion breaks out every time you walk into Kenny’s Restaurant, there is a good reason for that. Since the Kalihi eatery opened in 1966, three generations of owners and four generations of customers have…
