Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed Thanks to Avocado

Insomnia gets the best of me on most nights — and yes, I do realize how beneficial sleep is to your overall health, yet the sandman usually doesn’t make an appearance at my house until the wee hours of the…

Issue May 6 – 12, 2012

Afternoon Tea Takes Tantalizing Twist

Diners are treated to an assortment of Pacific Rim and contemporary "social comfort food" from the creative mind of Executive Chef Brett Villarmia, and do so in a relaxing setting that features both indoor and outdoor seating within the pristine…

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

Always 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 dayut to ensure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience. This…

Taking on a Taste for Nabemono

Allow your taste buds to transcend great distances at Odoriko Japanese Restaurant, located in King’s Village Shopping Center in Waikiki, where locals and tourists alike enjoy the true concept of izakaya dining. “Odoriko is not just a dining establishment, it’s…

Homestyle Cooking Makes Clients Feel Like a Million Bucks

Even if you have never been to Million Restaurant before, you’re sure to feel right at home from your very first meal here — a notion that certainly is drawing customers in. On one recent afternoon, a few various parties…

A Menu Above the Rest

Since 1965, Top of Waikiki has been the site of countless magical evenings filled with upscale Island-fusion cuisine enjoyed amid starlit views of Waikiki. The revolving restaurant, located at the top of Waikiki Business Plaza, is ready to seize the…

Joys of JJ’s Creations

As soon as JJ Luangkhot debuted his Chef’s Tasting Menu ($28 per person) as part of JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry’s Easter special, it was an instant hit among holiday diners. The owner and executive pastry chef has served his…

Wake Up to Pineapple

Feeling a bit sluggish this morning? Well, Eggs ‘n Things is just the place to go to help shake the sleepiness away! A breakfast staple in Waikiki since the mid-’70s, this specialty breakfast nook has the right combination of menu…

Kissaten Coffee Bar

Whatever the time of day, Kissaten Coffee Bar caters to you. Open 24/7, this popular hangout never disappoints with its morning, afternoon, evening and late-night menus that feature local comfort food with a gourmet twist. And thanks to a full…