A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: AHI POKE ($16) Kick your feet up, sit back and relax at the comfortable and chic Hideout restaurant and bar within Waikiki’s The Laylow hotel. “The space kind of speaks for itself,”…
Shoji Namatame, executive chef of Waiolu Ocean Cuisine at Trump International Hotel Waikiki, invites the public to feast on his wondrous culinary creations. Originally from Japan, Namatame has been with Waiolu Ocean Cuisine for the past 10 years. He has…
Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but couples seeking the perfect year-round spot for a lovers’ rendezvous will find their heart’s desire at Formaggio Wine Bar. “It’s an intimate, dark setting, very romantic,” says Niraj Maskey, who owns Formaggio with…
Spending time with family is one of the best things to do, and the perfect place to do so is New Eagle Cafe in Nimitz Center. According to longtime server Maria Dona, New Eagle has been around for decades and…
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener in Waikiki celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month, and continues to be a favorite for its flavorful, high-quality food, including its USDA Prime grade beef. The restaurant also is popular for its happy hour menu…
Now that the Year of the Pig has arrived on the Chinese Lunar Calendar, diners at Canton Seafood Restaurant can look forward to a year of prosperity, joy and friendship. By offering a diverse menu, and a clean, warm atmosphere…
Food from Little Village Noodle House always packs a big punch when it comes to its richness of flavor. This beloved, award-winning eatery on Smith Street in the heart of Chinatown serves the highest caliber Chinese food whipped up by…
Brrr, it’s been quite chilly lately. Sure, Hawaii’s temperatures are nowhere near some other states’, but for sun-loving kamaaina the drop in numbers is noticeable — Haleakala on Maui even saw snow a couple weeks ago! Due to the cooler…
Sports fans, take note. If you’re looking for a friendly place to eat delicious pupus, drink a cold beverage and watch a great game, grab a pal and stop by Ruby Tuesday. Cheerfully unique, the Moanalua location of the national…
Yuko Akasaka has owned and managed the aptly named Akasaka restaurant throughout its four decades of serving Hawaii, and in addition to garnering praise from local diners and visitors alike, she has also earned worldwide notoriety by hosting dignitaries including…