July 8, 2018
Kani Ka Pila Grille
It’s Tuesday evening at Kani Ka Pila Grille, which is located at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. Overhead, stars twinkle in a clear night sky as palm tree leaves sway lazily with the trade winds. On a small stage, Hawaiian…
July 8, 2018
Fendu Boulangerie
Welcome to Fendu Boulangerie! A cozy little shop in Manoa filled with cheerful yellow walls, posters that illustrate pain (bread in French) in different shapes and sizes, and hypnotizing aromas coming from fresh baked goods. For nine sweet years, this…
July 1, 2018
Waikiki Yokocho
As a man fortunate enough to visit Japan a half dozen times a year, Frank Clark, founder of Waikiki Yokocho, decided to bring something he loves from Japan to Hawaii. “I always wondered why we could not produce an authentic…
July 1, 2018
McCully Shopping Center
When you imagine a once-in-a-lifetime culinary adventure, where does your dream take place? Maybe your fantasy leads you to a tour of Napa Valley, a leisurely sampling of sushi shops in Osaka, or the ultimate foodies’ daydream — the culinary…
June 24, 2018
New Eagle Cafe
When out-of-town guests express curiosity about local food, what’s the best restaurant to take them to? Well, New Eagle Cafe, located at the corner of Nimitz Center, is a terrific option, as this eatery serves a variety of island flavors…
June 24, 2018
IHOP
By now, practically everybody in the country has heard about IHOb. “Everyone knows that IHOP (International House of Pancakes) makes world-famous pancakes, so we felt like the best way to convince them that we are as serious about our new…
June 17, 2018
The Mandalay
Do yourself a favor and make time for a visit to The Mandalay this week. The restaurant’s dim sum offerings will feature a rather rare and truly delightful bun called Xiaolongbao ($4.50). Also known as Shanghai dumplings, xiaolongbao originated in…
June 17, 2018
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth Fertel was a petite firecracker of a woman with a brilliant mind and a winning smile. Born and raised in Louisiana, she graduated from high school at age 15 and from college at age 19, with honors in physics…
June 10, 2018
The Surfing Pig
Two months ago, Stan Glander made East Oahuans very happy when he opened The Surfing Pig in Kaimuki. “After the success of Kono’s, I wanted to create a space that offered an elevated menu, while adding an urban twist to…
June 10, 2018
Pagoda Floating Restaurant
Tradition is defined as the passing on of customs from generation to generation. This lovely word is especially meaningful at Pagoda Floating Restaurant, as the long-standing eatery has been the quintessential spot for gatherings and celebrations for decades in Hawaii,…
