April 13, 2014
Eggs 'n Things, Il Lupino, YuZu
We all like to believe that, like a fine wine, we get better with age. While that may be true for a lucky few, my mother taught me well, advising me to take precautionary measures against aging while I’m still…
April 13, 2014
Nabeya Maido
Walking into Nabeya Maido, adorned with its charming wooden wall decor and rustic handmade tables, one cannot help but feel at home. As Honolulu’s newest hot pot restaurant, Nabeya Maido celebrated its official grand opening last Friday, eager to introduce…
April 6, 2014
Chef Chai
Fueled by the passion and creative mind of Chai Chaowasaree, Chef Chai is an elegant eatery offering Oahu diners island-inspired cuisine daily from its eclectic menu. Located on the ground level of Pacifica Honolulu Building on Kapiolani Boulevard, Chef Chai…
April 6, 2014
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
When I hear “seafood,” my mind immediately slides to slow summers on the lake with Granddaddy — buyin’ bait at the corner market, castin’ out lines and reelin’ ’em in — catfish that is. Always catfish. We’d take them to…
April 6, 2014
Shiro's Saimin Haven
It’s easy to take for granted the unique gastronomy of the Islands. For locals, it’s simply the local kind grinds we’ve grown up eating. Say the word “saimin” to Mainlanders and they might try to correct you: “Don’t you mean…
April 6, 2014
Anytime Cafe
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…
April 6, 2014
Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Cafe
At Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Vietnamese Cuisine, diners get a great two-in-one deal. While Fairwood Drive Inn offers Chinese and local cuisine, Pho 27 serves up Vietnamese eats. “When a family comes in, they each can eat whatever…
April 6, 2014
Pattaya Thai
Growing up in Thailand, Maew Voecks got a crash course in cooking from the age of 9 by helping her mother prepare meals for their family, which included 13 siblings. “I was the only cook!” Voecks recalls. “I used to…
April 6, 2014
Zia's Caffe
Few dining experiences are as cozy and satisfying as starting the day off right at your favorite breakfast nook. Until recently, Kaneohe residents had to venture outside of their zip code to find a mom ‘n’ pop shop with a…
April 6, 2014
Mamaya
When Mamaya opened its second location at Pearl Kai Shopping Center, a fitting follow-up to the eatery’s widely successful Shirokiya location at Ala Moana Center, diners everywhere breathed a sigh of relief knowing they now could answer the daunting question,…
