July 27, 2014
Hawaii Convention Center
Showcasing the best of what the Islands have to offer, Hawaii Convention Center welcomes all to experience a world-class meal unlike any other. “In most places, people do not usually associate convention centers with excellent food,” says Gary Matsumoto, executive…
July 27, 2014
Lili's BBQ
After nearly two decades of visualizing and working hard to bring their labor of love to fruition, Filipo and Hyonsuk Maiava recently turned their dream of owning and operating a restaurant into reality, much to the delight of local diners.…
July 20, 2014
Paul's Poppers
As a close family friend, Sav-Mor Coffee Shop’s Robert Joseph Luke (known to many as “Grandpa Joe”) taught Paul Park how to create the perfect traditional Chinese won ton, which in turn, Park recreated and made into his Original Pork…
July 20, 2014
Shiro's Saimin Haven
For a restaurant, there is perhaps nothing more rewarding than the sight of customers leaning back in satisfaction after ravaging their plates down to the very last morsel. Such is often the case at Shiro’s Saimin Haven, where saimin and…
July 20, 2014
Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Cafe
The more, the merrier. That’s exactly what guests can look forward to at Fairwood Drive-Inn & Ramen Diner, where selections from two menus are definitely better than one. Little known fact to some, may be the recent merger between Fairwood…
July 20, 2014
Fresco Italian
Fresco Italian Restaurant is turning two, and to celebrate, it has cooked up a three-course menu. The Happy Second Anniversary Three-Course Special ($55, plus tax and gratuity) begins with Zuppa Di Porri, a chilled potato leek soup with Maui onions,…
July 20, 2014
Million Restaurant
This past week has been quite a scorcher, hasn’t it? When the sun is blazing and mugginess prevails, I know it’s ever so tempting to use any morsel of energy you have left to practically lunge toward the closest shave…
July 20, 2014
Nabeya Maido
One of my favorite childhood memories is eating hot pot with my family at home. My mom would have all the ingredients plated separately, and we would cook it in an electric hot pot at the table. There would be…
July 20, 2014
Hung Won Seafood Restaurant
North Carolina born and bred, I was raised in a region very similar to Hawaii in its love and affinity for family everything. With family reunions, family photos and especially family-style dining, you could say that the fondness for all…
July 20, 2014
Raging Crab
After capitalizing on the Cajun-style seafood-boil craze that is sweeping the culinary landscape, Raging Crab continues to serve up waves of flavorful favorites for local diners. Raging Crab was introduced by co-owners J.C. “Moto” Chow and Steven “Sean” Saiki as…
