October 9, 2016
Cafe Lani
If you look to one corner of Cafe Lani Hawaii, you’ll see an area fit for the perfect picnic, with bench seating and an open window that brings in natural sunlight. In the mid-section of the bakery and restaurant, the…
October 9, 2016
Bakery & Table
People from Hawaii can truly appreciate the elegance and whimsy of Japanese cuisine, with its light flavors and simple intricacies. There truly is no place that balances those details better than Bakery & Table, the state’s newest modern bakery and…
October 2, 2016
Kam Bowl Restaurant
Food does more than just sustain people; it brings comfort and security — which is especially true in Hawaii, and applies to many of the longtime businesses here in the Islands. With the closing of Kenny’s Restaurant in Kamehameha Shopping…
October 2, 2016
Chef Chai
Always pushing the boundaries of culinary fare and never hesitating to take a chance on new ideas, Chai Chaowasaree truly is a one-of-a-kind chef and food innovator. At his renowned Chef Chai restaurant on Kapiolani Boulevard, he lays out a…
September 25, 2016
Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
What’s not to love about Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop? Aside from the Chinatown eatery’s cheery atmosphere and whimsical furnishings, the establishment first and foremost makes some epic and delicious food. The restaurant’s success is all thanks to the vision,…
September 25, 2016
Rokaru Shabu Shabu
It’s no news that hot pot and shabu shabu eateries are booming right now. In fact, the recent craze over boiling pots of savory broths and the cook-your-own-food trend continue to run food scenes across the globe — including here…
September 19, 2016
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
With a new location in the Philippines, more restaurants slated to open throughout Asia and existing locations in the United States, Japan and Korea, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse continues to take its fine-dining cuisine across the globe. “A lot of our growth…
September 18, 2016
Pagoda Floating Restaurant
As colorful koi swim gracefully through the water surrounding Pagoda Floating Restaurant, and lush trees sway in the breeze, customers are treated to a rare sight of thriving life in the middle of Honolulu’s concrete jungle. And if the view…
September 9, 2016
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Seafood in a Taro Basket ($9.95) One thing that chefs of Chinese cuisine have mastered is offering a full-sensory experience. At Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant in Chinatown, heavenly aromas draw diners in…
September 9, 2016
Makino Chaya
There are a lot of changes happening on Kame hameha Highway near Pearl-ridge Center — what with the construction and the rail going up. But customers can rest easy knowing that some things are here to stay. Beloved Makino Chaya…