Bento boxes have existed for hundreds of years. They are, however, a bit of an enigma, in that no one is quite sure just how, when and where they actually originated from. There have even been claims that bento is…
Local eatery L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has a global following due to its savory and well-loved island comfort food options like Chicken Katsu, Kalua Pork and Cabbage and Ramen Burger (limited quality available). Humbly started as a dairy farm in 1952,…
On the fourth floor of Ala Moana Center, located in the Hookipa Terrace, is a restaurant that commands grandeur and elegance. Majestic horses flank its regal entrance and the intricate design of its distinctive Eastern-style doors beckons one to a…
The New Year signifies new resolutions, goals and beginnings — it’s a fresh start. However, it’s common practice to ring in the new by paying homage to the old, through traditions. Many Japanese customs revolve around symbolism and food, and…
Cantonese food is considered the first style of Chinese cooking that made its way over to America. It is characterized by the milder use of oil and salt with spices that preserve and bring out the Canton Seafood Restaurant 923…
Wolfgang Zwiener served as head-waiter at a nationally acclaimed New York steak-house for 40 years. After learning from the best he opened his own restaurant, aptly named Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, which was promptly declared a top steakhouse in the state and…
Ruth Fertel, founder of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, allegedly stood at 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighed 110 pounds. However, she still managed to butcher 30-pound steaks by hand from morning to night. Her motivation? Her desire to send…