There is one thing I can never resist giving into: Italian food. Pasta is, after all, one of my main food groups (the other two being anything and everything). Tucked away on the lower level of Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center…
At Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine in Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa, the overall dining experience is as much a priority as its stellar cuisine. A large, bronze buddha at the entrance of the restaurant is an indicator of the…
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. Not because I expect it to be saturated with any romantic moments, but because it begs to be celebrated with decadent sweets. As we head into the second month of the new…
Take the elevator to Ala Moana Hotel’s 36th floor, and the ride alone will have you buzzing in anticipation of what’s to come. As the doors open to a grand foyer, take a moment to simply savor the grandeur of…
Two weeks into the new year, and I’m sure most of you are still holding on to diet-related resolutions. I, of course, quickly succumbed shortly after downing a celebratory glass of champagne at midnight, prompting my stomach to beg for…
Located in the heart of Chinatown, it’s difficult to miss Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant — red pillars line its entrance, embla-zoned with golden dragons dancing toward the sky. It’s a grand entrance paired perfectly with its regal name. And once…
There are some people in life who think dessert can only be eaten at the end of a meal. I respectfully disagree. My sweet tooth — and yours — should be satisfied any time it beckons. Suffice to say, it’s…
An indulgence of all senses, a dine-in experience at Crab Bucket is unlike any other. “It’s a fun environment if you’re willing to get down and dirty a little,” says the restaurant’s head server, Danny Kim. “Customers should expect to…
Walk into Million Restaurant and you’ll be wide eyed in delightful anticipation of what’s to come — an array of mouthwatering Korean cuisine. Don’t let the sheer amount of possibilities overwhelm you. In these situations, I always embrace the opportunity…
When it comes to lunch options, there are the usual choices such as sandwiches or leftovers, and then there is Kahai Street Kitchen. Think take-out with gourmet flair. “It’s all local ingredients and flavors, with a little twist to it,”…