December 3, 2017
Tsukada Nojo
In these last few weeks before the holidays, many will find themselves at Ala Moana Center, pushing through the crowds to find that perfect gift. If the prospect of a food-court dinner seems unappealing after a long shopping expedition, head…
November 26, 2017
Shiro's Saimin Haven
Hosting a big holiday gathering can be spectacularly fun, especially for hosts who love to cook and have plenty of time to plan, shop and prepare elaborate feasts. The rest of us should thank our lucky stars that we can…
November 19, 2017
Ruth's Chris Steak House
For those who are celebrating special occasions, or just seeking a memorable meal this holiday season, dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House is the ultimate prize. The upscale steak house is known for understated luxury and impeccable cuisine. Its beef…
November 19, 2017
Applebee's
A big platter of steak and potatoes seems like the definitive all-American meal, but this now-commonplace combo didn’t even begin to appear on American restaurant menus till sometime in the 1970s. Luckily, it’s a combination that stuck, and this month,…
November 12, 2017
Little Village Noodle House
For 16 years, Little Village Noodle House has satisfied thousands of hungry guests with a variety of irresistible dishes. With treats like Volcano Pork Chops, Taro Duck, Orange Chicken and Honey Walnut Shrimp, the restaurant has deliciously defined itself as…
November 5, 2017
Fendu Boulangerie
If you’ve ever tasted Italian cheesecake, you might recall how deliciously different it is from the classic New York-style version of the dessert. Pumpkin Spice Cheese-cake ($4.95), featured this month at Fendu Boulangerie in Manoa Marketplace, blends cream cheese and…
October 29, 2017
Sweet Home Cafe
For neighborhood locals who love a good hot pot, Sweet Home Cafe on South King Street in Moiliili is practically legendary. A few miles east, kamaaina who live in and around Waikiki are discovering that Sweet Home Cafe’s brand-new Seaside…
October 22, 2017
Tsukada Nojo
Of all the new restaurants that have opened their doors in Honolulu this year, Tsukada Nojo might be one of the most whimsically intriguing. After all, what other restaurant serves soup fixings in a charming gardener’s box, with tiny shovels…
October 15, 2017
Max's of Manila
Seventy-two years ago, when U.S. troops occupied the Philippines, a teacher in Quezon City found himself making friends with the Americans, offering them food and drink, opening his home and his heart. Maximo Giminez’s hospitality prompted the grateful, homesick soldiers…
October 9, 2017
Ruby Tuesday
Diners at any of Ruby Tuesday’s five Hawaii locations might be surprised to learn the restaurant has its origins in a local friendship that began in 1971. That’s the year business partners Rick Nakashima and Ted Davenport first met as…
