January 18, 2015
Sarento's Waikiki
Boasting breathtaking views of Honolulu’s world-famous skyline, as well as an unbeatable bird’s-eye view of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, Sarento’s, an Italian-inspired fine-dining establishment, proudly brings a taste of the old country to the Islands, with impeccable flavor and…
January 11, 2015
Genki Sushi
Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! All the world over, this familiar phrase has become synonymous with rapturous visions of a caped and spandex-clad childhood hero who saves the day. But this week, it’s sushi, not…
January 4, 2015
Mamaya
Being the youngest of three siblings growing up, I learned at an early age that compromise and sharing were edicts, not options. I also was taught the tried-and-true lesson of the last-born — that from hand-me-down clothing to twice-used toys,…
December 28, 2014
Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Cafe
If variety is the spice of life, then that explains why food from Fairwood Drive-Inn & Hi-Yip Cuisine is chock-full of vitality and flavor. Ever the picture of versatility, the Kaimuki eatery — previously known as Fairwood Drive Inn &…
December 21, 2014
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Growing up, nothing was handed to me. I was the daughter of a military father, and the first rule I learned was that if I wanted something, I worked for it. One of my very first jobs as a teenager…
December 15, 2014
Greens & Vines Raw Vegan Gourmet
Veganism. When you say that word to many, it’s as if you’re speaking another language. Although, I assure you, it is English! I think back to many a conversation, especially in those early days of the vegan revolution, when I…
December 7, 2014
Mac 24/7 Bar & Restaurant
Now, this is the story all about how My bites come fresh from in the ground And I’d like to take a moment, so listen with care I’ll show you how I became a fan of farm fresh fare. In…
November 30, 2014
Canton Seafood Restaurant
Cruising up to Canton Seafood on Keeaumoku Street, I have to admit I was more than a bit confused, and admittedly glanced down at the address on my agenda just to be sure I’d strolled up to the correct Canton.…
November 23, 2014
Camellia Buffet
Growing up, my mom was a master gardener. Our Southern lawn gently sloped into sectioned-off gardens, each filled with aromatic herbs, wholesome veggies, fish ponds, fountains and, my favorite, two camellia bushes (one white and one red). A true bookworm…
November 16, 2014
The Mandalay
When it comes to admiration and appreciation, British poet Rudyard Kipling was an eloquent and enthusiastic expert. In fact, one of his best-known works of literature entitled Mandalay, lavishes high praise upon this, the last royal capital of Burma. And…
