June 23, 2019
An item essential to the Southern food scene, the biscuit, makes its way onto foodies’ plates in countless ways — incorporated as a breakfast side to a sandwich foundation. Atlanta, a hub for some of the best Southern food in…
June 23, 2019
Kalapawai Market
Situated at the entrance of Kailua Beach, Kalapawai Market has been a beloved local neighborhood spot since 1932. The food is designed to fuel every local lifestyle, explains operations manager Kat Moon. Its classic favorites are inspired by home cooked…
June 16, 2019
Mina's Fish House
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: BROILED KONA KAMPACHI FISH (approximately $190 for whole fish, depending on size; serves 4-5 people) Perched above the white sand shores and glistening Pacific on Oahu’s west side, Mina’s Fish House in…
June 16, 2019
Located on the shoreline of Chesapeake Bay, an Atlantic estuary renowned for its dense blue crab population, Baltimore is a crucial city for crab commerce. When in Baltimore, it’s essential to partake in a longstanding food-centric tradition: eating crab. Steamed…
June 16, 2019
Plantation Tavern
With its commitment to local, organic food and dishes representing Hawaii’s plantation cultures, Plantation Tavern has developed a solid reputation for its familiar yet creative cuisine. However, the restaurant’s founding duo, the husband-and-wife team of Adam and Sonia “Sunny” Gilbert,…
June 16, 2019
Tanaka of Tokyo
The concept of “dinner and a show” is embodied at Tanaka of Tokyo, where teppanyaki-grilled meals come to life through the deftly amazing performances of the restaurant’s chefs. Tanaka of Tokyo has served local and visiting diners for more than…
June 16, 2019
Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar
In traditional Japanese households, there was no dining room — food and place settings were transported from the kitchen to the living room. It was not until influences of Western culinary cultures led to a dedicated dining space, or shokudo,…
June 16, 2019
Camellia Buffet
Yakiniku restaurant aficionados know that they can always find something to please their palates at Camellia Buffet, a well-known eatery on McCully Street. Customers cook their own fresh meats and seafood on their convenient tabletop grills. In addition, the spacious…
June 16, 2019
Young's Fish Market
Young’s Fish Market has decades of expertise in serving some of the Hawaii’s most delectable local foods. The famed eatery has two locations — one in Honolulu’s City Square, and a second, new shop in Kapolei Commons. Together, both sites…
June 16, 2019
Stage Restaurant
For something deliciously different, check out Bespoke at Amuse, 6-7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Held in the Bamboo Garden in Amuse Bar, Stage Restaurant’s neighbor at Honolulu Design Center, the event ($35/person) features three spirits, sampled…
