December 21, 2014
Il Lupino
Wolfgang Zwiener is living proof that a love for food has no boundaries. In 1960, the dashing young lad moved to New York City from his hometown of Bremen, Germany, unsure of what the future would hold. The only certainty…
December 21, 2014
Hoku's, Scratch Kitchen & Meatery, Yogurstory
Mornings and I don’t mix. It’s hard enough waking up to my alarm during the week, so when the weekend rolls around, I take full advantage to soak up every last minute of precious sleep. My body clock usually wants…
December 21, 2014
Gokoku Sushi
Looking out on the beautiful Hawaii Kai marina, Pierthirty — a Japanese restaurant company — has established the prime location for its flag-ship restaurant: Gokoku Sushi. Potentially the first of a fleet of 20 more restaurants under the Pierthirty name,…
December 15, 2014
Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine
Waikiki may be known as the tourist mecca of Oahu. But it’s also become “the” place to be when it comes to shopping and dining. With the opening of Urban Outfitters last week, H&M in March, and soon-to-come Saks Fifth…
December 15, 2014
Zia's Caffe
Surrounded by the lush greenery and towering mountains of Kaneohe, Zia’s Caffe is like something out of a painting. Its resemblance to an Italian trattoria is unmistakable and instantly charms. Inside, Zia’s walls are lined with vintage-inspired art that continues…
December 15, 2014
Greens & Vines Raw Vegan Gourmet
Veganism. When you say that word to many, it’s as if you’re speaking another language. Although, I assure you, it is English! I think back to many a conversation, especially in those early days of the vegan revolution, when I…
December 15, 2014
YuZu
Like the sought-after fruit for which it is named, YuZu Ala Moana serves up a unique and memorable culinary experience sure to have diners longing for another squeeze. Owner and chef Isamu Kubota opened YuZu Ala Moana three years ago…
December 14, 2014
Makino Chaya
Makino Chaya draws in patrons from near and far with its promise of an allyou-can-eat, seemingly endless buffet stocked with seafood. Restaurant president Jo Makino is responsible for concocting many of the delicious buffet items. A chef since he was…
December 14, 2014
This holiday season, NH Foods of Japan and Redondo’s of Hawaii are making sure that kamaaina are up-to-date with the latest sausage trends by bringing the explosively “snap-licious” Schauessen to Hawaii. Traditional Redondo’s sausages are everywhere in Hawaii, appearing in…
December 14, 2014
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
Even though our Mainland friends might laugh at this: it gets cold in Hawaii! As the air conditioner turns off and the socks come on, the soups and casseroles that have waited all summer are finally here. Gary Lam, manager…
