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A near-endless buffet equates to paradise on your plate

May 10, 2015 Makino Chaya

For those lucky enough to call Hawaii home, the price of living (and eating) in paradise shouldn’t be an arm and a leg. Makino Chaya agrees, which is why the popular Aiea eatery provides a delicious break for Oahu diners…

Tasty triple-threat ushers in the ‘gourmet age’ of Honolulu

May 6, 2015 Fresco Italian

Remember the Golden Age of Hollywood, when performers like Gene Kelly and Judy Garland sang, danced and acted their way into our hearts as uber-talented “triple-threats?” Well, yet another talented star in the culinary world who is stealing our affections…

A dining oasis in the heart of Downtown

May 6, 2015 The Mandalay

For Honolulu’s professionals earning their bread and butter in the heart of the city’s Downtown district, dining at The Mandalay offers that one pleasant oasis in the midst of what often can be a bustling urban area. Regardless of the…

A Kailua bake shop that’s anything but vanilla

April 27, 2015 Agnes' Portuguese Bake Shop

The self-professed “Home of Hawaii’s Best Malassadas,” Agnes’ Portuguese Bake Shop isn’t sugarcoating anything but these famous fried delicacies when it comes to delivering quality baked goods that more than live up to the moniker. Walk into Agnes’ and everything…

‘Inn’ troducing Barbecue Worthy of a Pint-Sized Princess

April 27, 2015 Sadie's BBQ Inn

Strolling up to Sadie’s BBQ Inn, conveniently situated in Pearl City Shopping Center, the door swings open wide and we are greeted with an immediate welcome by none other than the owner herself, Chungae Chung. With a brisk and bustling…

Comfort Cuisine That’s Lips-Mac’n Good

March 23, 2015 Mac 24/7 Bar & Restaurant

In the lobby of renowned Waikiki Beach Hotel, MAC 24/7 daily delivers a myriad of meals more than worthy of its moniker. A clever acronym for “Modern American Cooking,” the fare found at this Waikiki eatery may as well stand…

Celebrating six years of breaded bliss

March 15, 2015 Fendu Boulangerie

Perhaps the simplest gift of continued patronage is how customers are showing their affections for Fendu Boulangerie, a charming bakery cafe marking its sixth year of serving Oahu’s grateful gourmands. And if you ask owner and chef Niel Koep just…

‘Yu-nique’ Sushi Sensations

March 15, 2015 YuZu

Tucked away within Ala Moana Hotel, YuZu restaurant offers its customers a generous helping of impeccable taste — and not just from the items on its menu. The appealing aesthetics of yuzu are what truly make this establishment unique, from…

Stumbling upon something good

March 8, 2015 Formaggio Wine Bar

Where have you been all my life?” It’s a common question one asks after having discovered that one in a million diamond in the rough. And it’s the exact inquiry Dining Out demanded to know after having found Formaggio Wine…

St. Patty’s Day Specials Worth a Pot of Gold

March 8, 2015 Ocean House

Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the world gather to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday, which first began simply as a religious day of feasting in honor of the patron saint of Ireland, now…

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