ANNE LEE speaks with sous chef DEMI SAMSON and director of operations JAY KITASHIMA I recently sat down with sous chef Demi Samson and director of operations Jay Kitashima at Waiolu Ocean Cuisine located at the five-star Trump International Hotel…
Located on the second floor of Ala Moana Center, Rokkaku Hamakatsu offers modernized, Kyoto-style cuisine, specializing in tonkatsu as well as various seasonal dishes. Rokkaku Hamakatsu is owned by Ringer Hut, a Japanese corporation with more than 900 restaurants in…
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day. But in the masterful hands of chef Nico Chaize of Nico’s Kailua, it becomes a feast, infused with spectacular flavors and textures, to be enjoyed in a delightful setting.…
Selling more than 10,000 pounds of shrimp a month, Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood Market has a history of serving the most excellent of these succulent crustaceans on Oahu. Besides shrimp though, the company has also won over customers with…
Story by CAROLINE WRIGHT Photos courtesy ALOHA SALADS Just in time for the New Year, Aloha Salads has introduced an enticing new selection of protein bowls, perfect for busy, active folks who need plenty of fuel. Each delicious Buddha Bowl…
Since opening its doors in 2012, Asian Mix has specialized in offering affordable Chinese, Japanese and local fare. Located below Safeway on Beretania Street, the casual eatery’s extensive menu features rice, noodles, pork, lamb, beef, chicken, shrimp and fish, as…
As 2020 takes its turn on the calendar, Zippy’s Restaurants has teamed up with Hawaiian Airlines to help guests start the new year and fresh decade off right with an array of amazing travel opportunities. Zippy’s Weekly Trip Giveaway launches…
The city of Los Angeles takes its coffee game very serious as it aims to caffeinate its population of nearly four million people. Whether hot or cold, simple or extra, this city has got just the right cup of joe…
Famous for the lightning-quick, double-rail train sushi delivery system in its restaurants, all Hawaii Genki Sushi locations also offer satisfying bento that guests can take with them to enjoy on a busy day. For example, Genki Sushi offers a variety…
ANNE LEE speaks with president and owner NORMAN “PUNA” NAM I recently sat down with Norman Nam, who goes simply by Puna, the president and owner of the award-winning restaurant Cinnamon’s at the Ilikai location. Nam mentioned an onsite special…