July 7, 2019
Little Village Noodle House
For nutritional value, it’s really hard to beat the humble, delicious mushroom. Mushrooms are a spectacular source of vitamins B and D, and minerals like selenium, potassium, and copper. They’re good sources of fiber, protein and antioxidants. Some have anti-inflammatory…
July 7, 2019
Murphy's Bar & Grill
Between its emerald green trim, exposed weathered brick, and the shamrock on its awning, the wee building at the corner of Nuuanu Avenue and Merchant Streets looks like it might be right at home on a street corner in some…
June 30, 2019
Kaku's Sushi and Seafood Buffet
When you have an appetite that won’t settle for anything less than endless plates of sushi, seafood, and other delectable treats, head for Kaku’s Sushi and Seafood Buffet. One of the newest tenants at International Market Place, Kaku’s is the…
June 30, 2019
Akira Japanese Restaurant
Exquisitely good things sometimes come in small, simply-wrapped packages. That’s certainly true of Akira Japanese Restaurant, which opened last August. With its unassuming facade, handsomely austere furnishings and decor, and spectacular kaiseki-style cuisine, the upscale bistro has taken Honolulu’s dining…
June 23, 2019
Yamada Chikara
The Honolulu restaurant’s namesake, Chef Chikara Yamada, spent two seasons in Spain with Adria before returning to Tokyo and launching his own restaurant. Last year Yamada managed an extraordinary feat: he opened two more eponymous eateries, one in Manhattan and…
June 23, 2019
D'Vine Kailua Wine Bar and Tasting Room
With 32 wines available by the taste, glass, or bottle, and a fine menu of small plates and desserts, D’Vine Kailua Wine Bar offers a delightful experience to aspiring oenophiles, and everything a couple or a group of friends might…
June 16, 2019
Stage Restaurant
For something deliciously different, check out Bespoke at Amuse, 6-7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Held in the Bamboo Garden in Amuse Bar, Stage Restaurant’s neighbor at Honolulu Design Center, the event ($35/person) features three spirits, sampled…
June 16, 2019
Ruby Tuesday
Some mornings, we just need a hearty breakfast to help us face the day. And this month, Ruby Tuesday is offering a terrific promotion for those of us who need a great morning meal. The restaurant’s Buy One Breakfast Entree,…
June 9, 2019
Pagoda Floating Restaurant
All over town, restaurants are gearing up for Father’s Day, putting the finishing touches on special menus and stocking kitchens with everything they need for next Sunday’s big feast. Lucky for Dad, Pagoda Floating Restaurant is preparing for not one,…
June 9, 2019
Pancakes & Waffles B.L.D.
For the uninitiated, the concept of a dish called Chicken and Waffles might seem a little outrageous and new. Historians believe the dish Chicken and Waffles was introduced in America in the early 1800s. It was a breakfast extravagance in…
