“Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace.” When he wrote those words, Paul Theroux might have been sitting at a table at Plumeria Beach House Seafood & Grill, where the view is unmatched almost anywhere…
There are a few things that locals can never get tired of, and one of them is saimin. Bowls filled with hot broth and noodles have become an integral part of Hawaii’s culture and cuisine. While there are countless places…
Welcome to the first serving of Dining Out’s new feature, Restaurant Insider with Anne Lee. She is the Honolulu Star-Advertiser sales team’s resident foodie and Dining Out‘s newest restaurant ambassador. Join her here each week as she introduces the freshest…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: MORTON’S LEGENDARY HOT CHOCOLATE CAKE ($18) With more than 80 locations worldwide, including at Ala Moana Center, Morton’s The Steakhouse has left a delicious mark among steak lovers thanks to its top-notch…
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant on North King Street stands as a shining example of Chinese cuisine that’s so flavor packed, it’s “good as gold” to your waiting taste buds. Manager Gar y Lam shares that the popular Chinatown restaurant opened…
Sushi is a delicious favorite among many, but few may know that there is a proper way to consume these celebrated culinary bites. According to Japanese tradition, sushi eaters should do three main things. The first is to eat the…
Palm trees sway as masts bob in the harbor silhouetted against a perfect apricot sky, soft white lights strung overhead cast dreamy shadows as a musician strumming softly on his ukulele begins to sing an old mele — and your…
Hawaii isn’t as large as other states in the United States, but that doesn’t mean kamaaina have a shortage of restaurants to visit. There are countless mom-and-pop eateries and beloved chain restaurants throughout the state that are readily able to…
The new Minori Craft Japanese Tavern opened for business last month, and it’s already creating ripples of excitement among locals who have discovered its izakaya-style fare. Located at the former Tsukada Nojo building on Kalakaua Avenue, close to the Hawaii…
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is raising the bar when it comes to plate lunches and local comfort food via its innovative Mixplate by L&L Hawaii concept. The “deconstructed plate lunch” approach allows diners to choose from multiple entrees as well as…