July 16, 2017
Il Lupino
Earlier this year, Heela Mottus, general manager of Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar in Waikiki, enjoyed a rare adventure: an oenophile’s tour of Spain’s vineyards. The spectacular trip included visits to vineyards in Rias Baixas, Rioja, Andalusia and Malaga.…
July 9, 2017
The Mandalay
With little in the way of added garnishing or seasoning, Hakka-style Chinese cuisine seems deceptively simple at first glance. But with this particular culinary style, the focus is on texture enhancement and the development of savory flavors. One of the…
July 9, 2017
La Hiki
It’s a glorious Friday evening on Oahu. After a busy week, our dinner party is weary and hungry. Even more, we yearn for a relaxing, delicious experience in a spectacular setting. We consider our options. One restaurant is too far;…
June 25, 2017
Harbor Restaurant At Pier 38
As executive chef for one of Honolulu’s most exciting young restaurants, Rob McDaniel’s work-day at Harbor Restaurant averages 10-12 hours. But the energetic chef says it isn’t a problem. “I don’t mind the hours at all,” he says, as he…
June 18, 2017
Ruby Tuesday
If you’ve ever visited a Ruby Tuesday on the mainland, you’ve probably noticed something a little different about its locations here in Hawaii. All five Ruby Tuesday Hawaii restaurants display oil paintings and china plates, standard décor at more than…
June 11, 2017
Pagoda Floating Restaurant
On a recent weekday morning, a trio of box turtles basks in the sun as the staff of Pagoda Floating Restaurant scurries about, prepping for lunch. A duo of ducks, perched atop one of the bamboo pavilions that flank the…
June 4, 2017
La Hiki
It’s late afternoon and you’ve just enjoyed a fantastic day playing in the ocean somewhere on West Oahu. Your tummy is grumbling for something savory; your palate sings for something sweet and icy cold. You’re craving a simple meal that’s…
May 28, 2017
Chef Chai
On Father’s Day weekend, some of Hawaii’s luckiest dads will enjoy a spectacular all-you-can-eat feast at Chef Chai. If you’re fortunate enough to be one of those dads, you might want to devise a game plan. Eat sparsely a few…
May 21, 2017
Poke & Box
At Poke & Box, Ala Moana Center’s little food court gem, the sauce is the delicious secret. Specifically, it’s the Poke-BoxSauce™ — that’s the trademarked moniker given to the delectable house-made condiments here. Eight sauces are offered, each created to…
May 14, 2017
Sakura Restaurant
One recent afternoon, a Japanese food writer sat at the sushi bar at Honolulu’s Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe and finished his lunch with delight. The writer, who spoke little English, said he was working on a book about Hawaii’s sushi…
