February 24, 2013
Japanese Restaurant Aki
BY MICHELLE LEE In recent years, Hawaii’s culinary scene has witnessed a surge in new, tasty delicacies from around the world ranging from Parisian crepes to Nepalese kabobs. Perhaps one of the most beloved food crazes to make its way…
February 17, 2013
Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining…
February 17, 2013
Panya Bistro & Bakery
BY RACHEL BREIT Panya Bistro’s got great buns. Panya started as a bakery before evolving into a bistro, so it’s no wonder that baking pastries, sandwich bread and burger buns is still one of its strengths. The burger buns are…
February 17, 2013
Atlantis Seafood & Steak
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: OCEAN SEAFOOD PASTA ($28.95) Atlantis Seafood & Steak is your mecca for all things surf and turf. Conveniently located in what was once the former Waikiki No. 3 Theater, this eatery is…
February 17, 2013
Tony Roma's
By Rachel Breit An artistic look back in time Remember being a kid at Tony Roma’s? You received your own, special menu that came with a small box of crayons and a blank space to fill. You would pick out…
February 17, 2013
808 Yong's BBQ
BY MICHELLE LEE With a successful first year of business behind her, Yong Tom, owner and cook of the popular Korean restaurant 808 Yong’s BBQ in Waipahu, could have easily kept the same menu. However, when she overheard some diners…
February 10, 2013
Inferno's Wood Fire Pizza
The kiawe wood-fired brick oven (lovingly dubbed “The Beast”) and freshly made dough from Italian flour make this pizza a slice above the rest. Topped with ingredients both local and imported, the result is a sweet, smoky crust with a…
February 10, 2013
Asian Mix
BY RACHEL BREIT Asian Mix owner Daniel Leung’s goal is to make it easy: Easy for you to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal on the go or on the spot, and easy for his staff, who previously worked together in a…