November 15, 2020
The Mandalay
The Mandalay has long been known for its ability to accommodate large parties and celebrations in its grand dining area and private rooms, but with the emergence of COVID-19, those big gatherings have come to a halt. (Small groups can…
November 15, 2020
Genki Sushi
Having to pick a “best plate” at Genki Sushi seems almost counterintuitive. After all, why pick just one plate when you can grab, say, four or five (or even nine or 10) and enjoy everything? Well, the Genki Sushi Battle…
November 15, 2020
The Veranda
The Veranda, dubbed “the living room of the stars,” is best known for its elegant atmosphere. Just steps from The Kahala Hotel & Resort’s famed lobby, the eatery offers a spacious seating arrangement, perfect for any mood. Guests can sit…
November 15, 2020
Napoleon's Bakery
The same pastry recipes that launched Napoleon’s Bakery to local — and even international — fame nearly four decades ago continue to delight customers of all ages, which is good news as the holidays quickly approach. And, with a Napoleon’s…
November 15, 2020
TsuruTonTan
ANNE LEE speaks with president of Dining Innovation, which owns and operates TsuruTonTan TAKUMA LATHROP When I first met Hawaii-born Takuma Lathrop, his last name threw me for a loop, as Lathrop is not a traditional Japanese surname. He’s a…
November 8, 2020
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
For nearly 70 years, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has been proudly serving up the state’s quintessential meal — the plate lunch — bolstered by an array of local-style proteins that both kamaaina and visitors have come to love. What started as…
November 8, 2020
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
ANNE LEE speaks with The Kahala Hotel & Resort executive chef JONATHAN MIZUKAMI Jonathan Mizukami has been at the helm of The Kahala Hotel & Resort’s culinary team as executive chef for about 10 months now, and in that time…
November 1, 2020
Kau Kau Grill
Buying a plate lunch — whether it is a mini or a regular — from Kau Kau Grill is, well, a commitment. It’s a statement that declares, yes, you are ready to eat a heaping portion of protein — whether…
November 1, 2020
Zippy's
Anyone who has cooked a full, traditional thanksgiving meal knows firsthand that it’s a labor of love. Depending on what time food is served, some people have to start the cooking process before the sun comes up. This is where…
November 1, 2020
Big City Diner
As November begins, Big City Diner has prepared a little something for diners ahead of its traditional Thanksgiving blowout. Starting tomorrow (Nov. 2), takeout diners can order a $5 Krabby Cake Sandwich special — a plump, succulent deep-fried crabcake topped…
