With the holiday season in full swing, many of us are still in planning mode — whether organizing festive parties or getting our stocking stuffers in order. Zippy’s Restaurants is here to make crossing off your to-do list a little…
BY ELLISE KAKAZU As one bites into a fresh, home-cooked meal, the gratification and joy that comes with it is priceless. Mamaya allows visitors to have that “mama’s house” experience with generous portions, affordable prices and delicious options. “We try…
With nearly five years of business under its belt, Canton Seafood Restaurant has earned perhaps the highest accolade that a Chinese restaurant can get: approval by visitors from China. “A lot of Chinese people say that they love our restaurant…
One thing I rarely hear anyone disagree with is the pure molten magic of melted cheese — oozing out of grilled cheese sandwiches, topping mouthwatering pizza slices and sizzling over lasagna. Well, the Swiss were clever enough to take this…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Red Curry Roast Duck ($37) It’s high time for Thai — Thai cuisine, that is. And at Noi Thai Cuisine, food, atmosphere and service come second to none for anyone longing for…
By Ellise Kakazu Crab Bucket’s diners may feel like they stepped aboard a cruise ship for a fresh and tasty meal with its walls covered in nautical-inspired décor and hand-written messages, compliments of past visitors. The eatery — known for…
MAC 24/7 Bar & Restaurant may be most famous for its colossal pancakes, but it has so much more to offer in the way of gourmet comfort food. For starters, every other meal the eatery serves also comes in a…
If you love the thrill of the grill — the tabletop grill, that is — for cooking savory and succulent meat yakiniku-style to your heart’s content, look no further than Japanese BBQ Yoshi. And if the sound of that particular…
On a recent visit to Fendu Boulangerie, Niel Koep recalls, “The cops came this morning.” Koep is the owner and chef of the Manoa Valley bakery. “They heard we were selling ‘Stollen’ bread.” This is what you can expect at…
From the minute you walk into Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, you can smell the perfectly marinated and sizzling steaks all around. Located in the heart of Waikiki at Royal Hawaiian Center, Wolfgang’s has been pleasing locals and tourists alike since 2009. Not…