January 5, 2016
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Fresh off the New Year’s Eve bustle — and busiest day of the year — Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener welcomed 2016 by joining “The Breakfast Club” and adding the most important meal of the day to its menu Jan.…
January 4, 2016
New Shilawon Korean Restaurant, Prince Court
I know many people have kicked off January with the resolution to eat less after a feast-filled holiday season, but I’ve got something else in mind for all of us foodies out there. While I fully support eating healthy any…
December 29, 2015
Odori-Ko
Oftentimes, you can tell a lot about a restaurant from its name, and that certainly is the case at Odori-ko. When expressed in English, the Japanese moniker translates to “a dancer,” and hints not only at the story behind the…
December 28, 2015
Ray's BYOB Kitchen, Sekiya's Restaurant
Now that the busiest part of the holiday season is behind us, we can start focusing on the new year ahead. As the countdown to midnight draws closer, many of us are taking time to reflect and set goals for…
December 20, 2015
Pagoda Floating Restaurant
For 51 years now, Pagoda Floating Restaurant has remained a relaxing oasis within bustling Honolulu, where kamaaina can dine on their favorite local foods in a picturesque Japanese-inspired setting. Though the establishment has evolved over the last five decades, newly…
December 20, 2015
Hy's Steak House, JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
With Christmas in sight, the time of year for celebratory feasts is upon us, presenting the perfect opportunity to try a delicacy reserved for special occasions — something like escargot. Now, if you’ve never tried this snail specialty before, I…
December 14, 2015
Zippy's
With the holiday season in full swing, many of us are still in planning mode — whether organizing festive parties or getting our stocking stuffers in order. Zippy’s Restaurants is here to make crossing off your to-do list a little…
December 14, 2015
Formaggio Wine Bar, Makino Chaya
One thing I rarely hear anyone disagree with is the pure molten magic of melted cheese — oozing out of grilled cheese sandwiches, topping mouthwatering pizza slices and sizzling over lasagna. Well, the Swiss were clever enough to take this…
December 7, 2015
Chai's Waikiki Hawaiian Fusion
We all know a Chef Chai dish when we see it — and taste it, for that matter. Throughout his long and diverse career in the Islands, the renowned chef has developed a signature style of cuisine that’s always colorful,…
December 7, 2015
Any gourmet chef, home cook or foodie would agree that the techniques that go into making our favorite dishes are just as important as the flavorful meals themselves. If it weren’t for an imu, kalua pig wouldn’t have its amazing…