ANNE LEE speaks with category manager for fresh foods and procurement DEBBIE LEE SOON category manager and licensee private brands ROCHELLE OHATA master sommeliers ROBERTO VIERNES AND PATRICK OKUBO 7-Eleven in Hawaii has always been more than a convenience store…
ANNE LEE speaks with general manager ZYRON SCHONIWITZ and executive chef ERWIN MANZANO Something smells good and I know it’s the sizzling steaks surrounding me at Morton’s The Steakhouse. The beloved restaurant first opened its doors in Hawaii in 2001…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SOFTSHELL CRAB ROLL ($5.95) Crab is a delicacy all around the world and the nation will celebrate National Crab Meat Day March 9. What better way to celebrate than to dive right…
Portland, Oregon is considered by many to be the mecca of doughnuts, a sweet favorite to be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack or dessert. While Portland got its big doughnut spark when Voodoo Doughnuts conceptualized, there were already a…
Since opening its flagship store at the Queen Kaahumanu Center on Maui more than 10 years ago, Ramen-Ya has been serving up delicious noodles and more to hungry islanders. A key to Ramen-Ya’s success is the broth, made by cooking…
With the spring season in bloom, Rinka Japanese Restaurant — which is named after a flower in Japanese — continues to develop fresh, new dishes and bold flavors. The restaurant is offering a special “Chirashi-Zushi” to-go box that will be…
After a multi-million dollar renovation of the old Waikiki Parc Hotel, the Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani opened its doors last fall, welcoming in a new era for the luxury brand. Waikiki’s newest boutique hotel, as imagined by New York City…
Diners will find fine Japanese cuisine at Miyako Japanese Restaurant situated on the second floor of The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. Located along the end of Waikiki, the restaurant provides patrons with a breathtaking environment. Miyako features a choice…
Prepare your taste buds for another exciting culinary adventure shining brightly on the horizon this month at Stage Restaurant, located inside the Honolulu Design Center. The next Ovation Wine Dinner ($65; $35 for optional wine pairing) is Tuesday, March 31.…
As part of its 15th anniversary celebration, Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar is channeling Willy Wonka and offering hot-ticket prizes with each celebratory Honey Toast. Shokudo has introduced a special S’Mores Anniversary Toast ($20) featuring the sky high honey toast…