April 22, 2018
Shiro's Saimin Haven
By Jack Danilewicz Shiro’s Saimin Haven owes its status as the foremost “home-style” restaurant in West Oahu to its employees, according to vice president Bryce Fujimoto. “We consider our workers family — they make the place work,” he says. Since…
April 15, 2018
GRYLT
By Jack Danilewicz The afterglow that comes to those who have enjoyed a meal from GRYLT is definitely part of the experience. Consuming healthy food should leave one feeling satisfied yet still fit, and it is in that regard that…
April 8, 2018
Yellow Cab Pizza Co
By Jack Danilewicz Yellow Cab Pizza Co. burst onto the local food scene like a meteor in January 2017, when it opened for business and began providing Hawaii residents with the company’s take on New York-styled pizza. While there can…
March 25, 2018
Ruby Tuesday
Diners will be pleased to learn that there’s still time to get one’s hands — and eventual sauce-covered fingers — on the sensationally succulent St. Louis Ribs available now for a limited time at Ruby Tuesday. With convenient locations in…
February 4, 2018
Kahai Street Kitchen
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: KSK BAKED STUFFED SALMON BENEDICT ($12.95) Kahai Street Kitchen is so much more than a take-out eatery. This sentiment immediately is evident from the moment you place your order at the takeout…
January 21, 2018
Sakura Terrace
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SAKURA CHIRASHI ($21; FOR TWO) In Japanese culture, every Girls’ Day (March 3) brings chirashi, a traditional dish consisting of sushi rice and a mix of cooked and raw ingredients, to the…
January 7, 2018
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Tucked away in the heart of Waikiki, between bustling Kalakaua and Kuhio avenues, is Waikiki Resort Hotel — a hidden gem that offers banquet services for weddings and special events, such as birthday parties, work affairs and holiday gatherings. Just…
December 24, 2017
Sakura Terrace
BY PHOEBE NEEL Hidden behind a hedge of hibiscus and palms on South King Street is an unmissable oasis of Japanese food and refreshment: Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe. The restaurant blends together the inside and the outside with a seamless…
December 17, 2017
Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Cafe
BY RANDY DELA CRUZ If you don’t know what to eat, but are craving something delicious that won’t break the bank, then Fairwood Drive Inn & Pho 27 Cafe in Kaimuki is a must-visit destination. Located in Kaimuki Shopping Center,…
December 11, 2017
Big Island Candies
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: GREEN GLISTEN BOX ($26 AT ALA MOANA CENTER LOCATION) The beloved shortbread cookies and melt-in-your-mouth chocolates from Big Island Candies have become such an island staple that you’ve probably found yourself, on…
