February 7, 2021
Gaslamp
ANNE LEE speaks with Gaslamp owner/manager JOSH VANEMMERIK Restaurateur/entrepreneur Josh VanEmmerik’s vision for Kailua’s most exclusive craft cocktail bar started while attending college in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Appropriately named Gaslamp, this hidden Windward side establishment features flavors sure to…
January 31, 2021
7-Eleven Hawaii
ANNE LEE speaks with 7-Eleven Hawaii master sommelier PATRICK OKUBO Patrick Okubo is one of two master sommeliers that help curate the wine selections for 7-Eleven Hawaii. Starting Feb. 1, the local stores will be introducing 10 new wines —…
January 24, 2021
RHS Distillery
ANNE LEE speaks with RHS Distillery founder KAREL KON After opening its doors in 2015, Royal Hawaii Spirits (RHS) Distillery has become quite the hit with locals and has garnered fans from around the world for its lavish libations. This…
January 17, 2021
La Birria Tacos
ANNE LEE speaks with La Birria Tacos co-owner JUSTIN MIZUFUKA Birria tacos gained in popularity on the West Coast, and Justin Mizufuka and chef Arturo Silva — co-owners of La Birria Tacos — have brought this much-needed food frenzy here…
January 10, 2021
Goma Tei
ANNE LEE speaks with Goma Tei Restaurants operations manager JENNY LU “Goma” means sesame and “tei” means a place for gathering. Hence, the name Goma Tei makes sense as it’s known for award-winning tan tan ramen, a spicy sesame-seasoned ramen.…
January 3, 2021
Chef Chai
ANNE LEE speaks with founder Chef Chai owner CHAI CHAOWASAREE Ring in the New Year with a delicious meal from Chef Chai. Owner Chai Chaowasaree has been serving up island fusion-inspired dishes at the Kapiolani Boulevard location since 2013, and…
December 27, 2020
Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar
ANNE LEE speaks with Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar general manager JENNIFER ONG-CUA and regional executive chef HIROYUKI “HIRO” MIMURA Since opening in January 2018, Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar has thrived under the direction of regional executive…
December 20, 2020
Hula Grill Waikiki
ANNE LEE speaks with Hula Grill Waikiki general manager DREW CROCKER Hula Grill Waikiki is the sister restaurant of Duke’s Waikiki, located upstairs at the beautiful Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. This location has been around going on 17 years, and…
December 13, 2020
Tanaka of Tokyo
ANNE LEE speaks with Tanaka of Tokyo vice president of operations ALISON “BO” TANAKA Alison “Bo” Tanaka’s grandpa and dad spent a lot of time in Tokyo, and their goal was to combine traditional Japanese teppanyaki with the Western/American performance…
December 6, 2020
Maui Brewing Co.
ANNE LEE speaks with Maui Brewing Co. (Waikiki) GM and partner SHAWN SHELTON and executive chef and founding partner TERRY LYNCH Waikiki Beachcomber By Outrigger — which recently unveiled its new renovations — is home to Maui Brewing Co., an…
