May 8, 2016
House Of Wong Restaurant
BY ELLISE KAKAZU If you are craving Chinese cuisine prepared with bold flavors, look no further than House of Wong Restaurant. The restaurant, formerly known as China Garden, has been around for decades but moved to Kapahulu Avenue last year.…
April 17, 2016
Island Scoops
BY ELLISE KAKAZU Hukilau Marketplace is home to many food and shopping destinations, but one place that makes every visitor feel at ease is Island Scoops. This ice cream stand will make your wallet and opu (stomach) happy, with large…
April 10, 2016
Bills Hawaii
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Heirloom Tomato Flatbread Pizza ($16, $8 during happy hour) If customers first come to Bills Hawaii for its beautiful and cozy interior, they surely will stay for its un-forgettable cuisine from Down…
April 3, 2016
Chai's Waikiki Hawaiian Fusion
Since arriving in Hawaii nearly 28 years ago, Chai Chaowasaree has become one of Hawaii’s top Hawaii Regional Cuisine chefs, known for his fusion menu of culinary masterpieces that are exquisite in both presentation and taste. His newest restaurant, Chai’s…
April 3, 2016
Japanese BBQ Yoshi
story by MARIA KANAI Whether at a casual backyard barbecue or a fancy restaurant, something about charring your own meat over high heat appeals to our carnivorous sides. At Japanese B.B.Q. Yoshi, yakiniku’s (Japanese for “grilled meat”) simple concept of…
March 15, 2016
Minamoto Kitchoan
Stepping inside Minamoto Kitchoan at Ala Moana Center is like entering a secret garden of mouthwatering treats made fresh with real fruits from Japan. The famous confectionery offers a wide selection of wagashi, or Japanese sweets, including candies, cookies, mochi…
March 15, 2016
Pounders
Story by Maria Kanai At Pounders Restaurant, the food is all about the community. Located in the close-knit, intimate neighborhood of Laie, the restaurant reflects the cuisine most nearby residents are familiar with. Think recognizable flavors from Polynesia, from Tonga…
March 1, 2016
Chai's Waikiki Hawaiian Fusion
By Maria Kanai At renowned chef Chai Chaowasaree’s newest restaurant, dishes boast bold flavors from Thailand, subtle tastes from Japan and unique dishes from China, tied together with ingredients from Hawaii. The result? An East-meets-West fine dining experience patrons have…
February 2, 2016
Morton's The Steakhouse
By Maria Kanai What makes a good steak house? The steak, of course. But for Zyron Schoniwitz, general manager at Morton’s The Steakhouse, you’ve gotta have more to push a steak house from good to great. “You have to have…
January 18, 2016
Formaggio Wine Bar
As one of the rustic signs adorning the wall of Formaggio Wine Bar suggests, its patrons are encouraged to “Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much.” In addition to offering 70-80 varieties of wine, including some introduced via customers’ suggestions, Formaggio…
