March 15, 2015
Yogurstory
Even if you’ve brunched at YogurStory countless times, you might be missing out on some of its newer items, including BAE ($14). This alternative eggs Benedict is loaded with huge slices of seared pork belly instead of ham. “I braised…
March 8, 2015
Wailana Coffee House
Like many holidays that originated with religious significance, St. Patrick’s Day has been appropriated to be a celebration of less pious things. Namely, in this case, beer. But let’s not forget that there also is a lot of great food…
March 1, 2015
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant opens its doors at 7 each morning, often to a line of people who already are waiting outside. These dedicated diners — many of whom work in nearby offices downtown — come to get a dim…
February 22, 2015
Cake Works
You know those baking shows where they have those impressive, huge cakes that somehow, miraculously take on all kinds of different shapes? Well, at Cake Works, those culinary miracles are commonplace. Chef and owner Abigail Langlas is a pro at…
February 15, 2015
Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine
With Chinese New Year coming up, it’s the perfect time to entice your taste buds with Seafood Village’s traditional Chinese eats. But even if not everyone in your party is partial to Chinese food, Seafood Village will have something for…
February 8, 2015
Il Lupino
Tucked away off a quiet garden path in Royal Hawaiian Center, Il Lupino Trattoria and Wine Bar is a tranquil slice of Italy right in Waikiki. Inspired by eateries in Italy, Il Lupino offers traditional Italian cuisine, which includes hand-made…
February 1, 2015
Ocean House
Although general manager David Nagaishi has been coming to work at Ocean House in Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel for years, it’s clear that familiarity has not dulled his love of the place. “When you come in, the atmosphere…
January 25, 2015
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
These days, with L&L Hawaiian Barbecue locales conveniently located throughout the island, the eatery has become a go-to for many when it comes to plate lunches. “We are so ubiquitous — we’re everywhere,” says L&L marketing director Brandon Dela Cruz.…
January 18, 2015
Little Village Noodle House
As a signature staple offered at almost every Chinese restaurant, honey walnut shrimp is pretty ubiquitous. But if you haven’t tried the version at Little Village Noodle House in Chinatown, you’re missing out. “Honey Walnut Shrimp is a must-have dish…
January 11, 2015
Chukaya Sea Dragon Table
While Chinese and Japanese fare both are frequent favorites among diners in the Islands, it’s not often that you see them both on the same menu. But when Chukaya Sea Dragon Table opened two years ago, that is exactly what…