April 28, 2019
L'ulu at Leeward Community College
ANNE LEE Speaks with L’ulu chair CHEF DON MARUYAMA Ready your taste buds and don your favorite bibs for a tasty gathering commemorating 50 years of Leeward Community College’s culinary program. The L’ulu fundraiser is set to take place on…
April 21, 2019
Japanese Restaurant Aki
ANNE LEE Speaks with operations manager GRACE KINGSLEY Specializing in traditional Japanese cuisine, Japanese Restaurant Aki has garnered a loyal following of diners from all cultures who revel in the delicious authenticity of its meals. Opened in 2014, the restaurant’s…
April 14, 2019
Hau Tree Lanai
ANNE LEE Speaks with executive chef RENE CABA Breathtaking views and exquisite eats steal the show at Hau Tree Lanai, a charming oceanfront restaurant located on the lobby level at The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. The head chef of…
April 7, 2019
Hy's Steak House
ANNE LEE Speaks with executive chef JUSTIN INAGAKI Hy’s Steak House remains a reliable spot for diners looking to satiate a craving for high-end comfort food. “Hy’s is your classical restaurant, continental cuisine with a modern twist to it,” shares…
March 24, 2019
Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
ANNE LEE Speaks with chef and owner BRIAN CHAN Immerse yourself in the comforts of Scratch Kitchen and Meatery where founder and head chef Brian Chan offers a unique concept in Honolulu’s dining scene. Presenting soul food with Asian flair,…
March 17, 2019
Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar
ANNE LEE Speaks with chef de cuisine CHRIS MURAKAMI Local foodies went crazy when Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar introduced its towering Honey Toast in 2005. More than a decade later, the glorious, picture-perfect dessert remains a hit among Hawaii’s…
March 10, 2019
Rinka Japanese Restaurant
Welcome to the first serving of Dining Out’s new feature, Restaurant Insider with Anne Lee. She is the Honolulu Star-Advertiser sales team’s resident foodie and Dining Out‘s newest restaurant ambassador. Join her here each week as she introduces the freshest…
