August 17, 2014
GRYLT
Healthy fast food: a pairing like oil and water. The irony, right? Well, think again. We’ve reached a day and age of no surprises, a time in which anything goes and one innovative idea supersedes the next. For Allen and…
August 17, 2014
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, Kenny's Restaurant
A food snob I am not. Although, as editor of this publication, I guess I should expect that some may make that assumption. But just for the record, that is as far-fetched from the truth as possible. Come on, now,…
August 17, 2014
Ocean House
The “green flash” serves as a coveted phenomenon only seen for a brief moment during an unadulterated sunset. As waves lap gently along the white, sandy beach below and light ocean breezes wisp through the open air, plantation-style atmosphere, customers…
August 17, 2014
Sanji Ramen
It is no secret that here in Hawaii we love a bowl of good ramen. So, when Sanji Ramen opened last May, food enthusiasts and fellow restaurateurs alike enthusiastically came to show their support and try some of the eatery’s…
August 10, 2014
Max's of Manila
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 10, 2014
Camellia Buffet
As one of the area’s most frequented all-you-can-eat buffets, Camellia Buffet has always insisted on cooking Korean cuisine the traditional way. “We try to keep everything as authentic as possible, using recipes that have been passed on for generations,” says…
August 10, 2014
3660 On the Rise
Ballroom dancing was big where I grew up, and its discipline (the years it takes to master the moves and skills to sway across that dance floor), its beauty and its grace is something that I have always admired. No…
August 10, 2014
Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto
A visit to Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto on Kapiolani Boulevard is a chance to experience exquisitely prepared Italian cuisine, unveiled with the refined aesthetics of Japanese food presentation. Open since December 2012, this east-meets-west eatery is the first of Japanese…
August 10, 2014
Kahai Street Kitchen
Sliced thin and cured, you call it bacon. Cut thick and braised, it’s melt-in-your-mouth juicy. Pair it with eggs, serve it over rice and smother it in cooking juices, chef David Yamamoto at Kahai Street Kitchen calls it a loco…
August 10, 2014
Agnes' Portuguese Bake Shop
One of my favorite things to bring to any potluck is a box of hot malassadas. These pillows of dough always are a hit — everybody loves them, especially me. Dining Out readers, here’s a deal you don’t want to…