A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: ONTAMA BEEF RICE BOWL ($10 MEDIUM) If you’re looking to warm up the mind, body and soul then Matsuzaka-Tei is your calling. The casual restaurant features a humble, local-diner vibe with a…
Thanksgiving is only four days away, but don’t worry about getting caught with your (turkey) pants down. If you forgot to make dinner plans, Big City Diner can save your holiday with a magnificent Thanksgiving Big Meal To Go. For…
Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if you’re in the mood for something a bit more elegant than the traditional turkey feast, Morton’s The Steakhouse has you covered. The upscale eatery will be open on Thanksgiving Day, serving…
Halekulani Bakery and Restaurant is quickly gaining popularity by offering light, locally inspired Pacific Rim cuisine that highlights freshly baked breads made in house and locally sourced proteins and produce. The eatery recently opened Oct. 25 on the ground level…
If you need a little creative inspiration this holiday season as you consider your shopping list, you’ll be delighted to hear that Shokudo Japanese Restaurant and Bar is offering gift cards — with a little bonus for you, too. Handsomely…
Searching for a superb place to hold your early holiday party? Look no further than Fresco Italian Restaurant at Hilton Hawaiian Village — offering a winning combination of fresh flavor and modern flair. “If you’re planning for early holiday gathering,…
L&L Hawaii continues to serve up local favorites with its iconic comfort food and plate lunch, recognized by many across the state and around the globe. The ever-expanding restaurant chain has flourished since opening in 1952, and now includes more…
Nico’s has all the culinary bases covered — boasting three excellent restaurants and a retail fish market. For example, Nico’s Fish Market retail store located at Pier 38 proudly features local fish straight from that morning’s auction block — with…
Moke’s Bread & Breakfast has been satisfying hungry guests on the Windward side with classic, home-style food ever since opening in 2004. Now, townies can conveniently enjoy the same tasty fare at Moke’s Kaimuki location, which opened about six months…
ANNE LEE speaks with chef and partner MICHAEL MINA, and Mina’s Fish House executive chef GARRICK MENDOZA With 48 restaurants currently in operation as part of his Mina Group, world-renowned celebrity chef Michael Mina is showing no signs of slowing…