Kalapawai Cafe & Deli loves bringing friends and families together with local grinds. The plantation era-themed eatery pays homage to small town markets and the Hawaii lifestyle. So, when it’s time to give the kitchen or grill a rest, take…
Ramping up the excitement in Waikiki is the latest culinary venture to come from famed local chef and restaurateur Chai Chaowasaree — KALO: Hawaiian Food by Chai’s. This restaurant features fine dining that adds a touch of upscale flair to…
While the ongoing pandemic has led to closures and altered hours across the local dining landscape, customers will be pleased to learn that the stellar restaurant options at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina are open and ready to…
“Eat healthy, be safe and enjoy life.” It’s a philosophy that Pagoda Floating Restaurant general manager John Teruya believes in and leaned on when crafting the eatery’s new breakfast and brunch menus. “It’s all about ‘We are what we eat,…
ANNE LEE speaks with IHOP airport location general manager CHASTITY BRADY In 1958, International House of Pancakes (aka IHOP) first opened its doors in Los Angeles. In 1960, the company expanded with franchising opportunities and brought the restaurants to Hawaii.…
The three-day Full Moon Festival gets underway on Tuesday, Sept. 21, and diners are invited to celebrate the annual tradition at Legend Seafood Restaurant in downtown Honolulu’s Chinatown Cultural Plaza. The legend behind the Moon Festival is tied to a…
During Labor Day weekend, fans of quality, unique alcohols can head to Royal Hawaii Spirits (RHS) Distillery at Kapalama Shopping Center for a closing sale special that runs through Tuesday, Sept. 7. Those who buy any two bottles get one…
This month, dine out for a good cause at Plumeria Beach House at The Kahala Hotel & Resort. Throughout the year, the restaurant participates in Kahala’s Initiative for Sustainability, Culture & the Arts (KISCA). “It’s part of our core values,”…
Local diners of all ages are “all aboard” the train as the Genki Sushi Bullet Express continues to bring flavor and fun to patrons across Hawaii. The restaurant’s popular delivery system helps guests enjoy its diverse menu that includes daily…
ANNE LEE speaks with Mahina & Sun’s executive chef Erik LEONG and bar manager/lead bartender CHRISTIAN TAIBI Mahina & Sun’s dinner service restarted Sept. 2 and is limited to Thursdays-Sundays. Executive chef Erik Leong brought back favorite dishes and introduced…