December 15, 2019
Have you ever heard of a Friday Fish Fry? If not, you are definitely not from Wisconsin. The Friday Fish Fry is a Wisconsin tradition dating back to the state’s beginnings when European immigrants would use their cooking techniques to…
December 15, 2019
Murphy's Bar & Grill
ANNE LEE speaks with Murphy’s Bar & Grill owner DON MURPHY and general manager of Lyft ROB MORA Since 1987, Murphy’s Bar & Grill in Honolulu’s Chinatown has provided an Irish retreat for Hawaii residents and visitors. Specializing in American-Irish…
December 9, 2019
New Mui Kwai Chop Suey Kailua
For a quarter-century New Mui Kwai Chop Suey in Kailua has been offering patrons an extensive array of delicious Chinese food. The menu features nearly 200 items, with plenty of options for vegetarians and meat-eaters. Owner Wesley Fang and his…
December 8, 2019
Rinka Japanese Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SEAFOOD CHIRASHI SET MEAL ($27.75, AVAILABLE DURING LUNCH) The New Year is just 24 days away, and it’s time for tradition to take over at full speed. In Japanese culture, this means…
December 8, 2019
While poutine is widely considered Canada’s national dish, its neighbor, Washington state, also offers some great options. Traditionally comprised of cheese curds and gravy atop a pile of golden fries, there are a few Seattle restaurants that raise the bar…
December 8, 2019
Reflections Restaurant
The recently re-envisioned Reflections Restaurant at Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach offers upscale elegance and a variety of delicious food in a tasteful setting. The food offerings are an exclusive collaboration between chefs Roy Wong and Shingo Kosaka as…
December 8, 2019
Fresco Italian
The word “fresco” means “fresh” in the Italian language. Fresco Italian Restaurant nestled inside Hilton Hawaiian Village certainly keeps true to its name by offering an exciting innovative approach to cuisine to the delight of guests. Coming up next on…
December 8, 2019
7-Eleven Hawaii
Last Wednesday, eight aspiring chefs gathered at the Innovation Center of Kapiolani Community College’s Culinary Institute of the Pacific to prepare and present eight very special dishes to a panel of judges. The panel, which included Dining Out’s own Anne…
December 8, 2019
Akira Japanese Restaurant
Born in Japan in 1977, chef Taiki Kawai began working at the prestigious Tokyo Kioicho Membership Club when he was just 18 years old, refining and honing his skills under the watchful eye of legendary chef Hiroshi Igawa. Kawai came…
December 8, 2019
Chef Chai
In what has become a popular stocking stuffer during the Christmas season, Chef Chai continues a holiday gift card tradition that adds incredible value to the iconic, award-winning island fusion cuisine at his namesake restaurant. At Chef Chai, which is…
