A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: 35TH ANNIVERSARY BUFFET SPECIAL Toru Makino, owner of Makino Waikiki — formerly Crab House Makino — wants to say thank you to the restaurant’s loyal customers over the past 35 years. Having…
Everyone in Hawaii has seen a destination wedding in the works, with elated couples posing for photos on the beaches of Waikiki and Ala Moana, while the tropical sun sets behind them. Although island weddings have become commonplace for kamaaina,…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: BRAISED SHORT RIBS “OSSOBUCO” ($28) When Dining Out recently met with Flour & Barley’s general manager Nick Meisner and chef de cuisine Royce Arakaki, there were so many things to catch up…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: BELGIAN WAFFLE ($20.95 WITH ALL THE FRUIT ADD-ONS) It’s no secret that breakfast is a thing — it’s trending. And while there are endless hot spots to choose from to devour an…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: HEAVENLY’S ORGANIC VEGGIE & BEANS LOCO MOCO ($15.50 BREAKFAST, $17 REGULAR) Heavenly Island Lifestyle, the quaint Waikiki eatery and cafe tucked away inside Shore line Hotel Waikiki, is very different from its…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEKai??i??S HOUSE SPECIAL: TORNADO MAKI ($9.25) There’s been a shift in the sushi trend over the years. What were once delicate and simple raw-fish offerings in Japan have transitioned to ingredient-packed rolls made with colorful…
There are only a handful of eateries on the island where one could confidently say they got their money’s worth in the amount and quality of food they ate. And one of those places has always been Camellia Buffet on…
Sneak away from fast-paced Waikiki and enter the transcendent Waikiki Yokocho Gourmet Alley, located on the lower level of Waikiki Shopping Plaza. You’ll pinch yourself over the sight of dreamy entryways draped in noren (Japanese fabric dividers), homey wood furnishings…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SUNDUBU JJIGAE ($16.95) Korean food is one of the many cuisines that have been adopted into the local culture here on the Islands. With spicier bites of kimchi and bubbling stews, as…
With a fresh coat of paint and new management (since June 1), Siam Paradise in Kalihi has opened its doors again to the community. With a new concept and fresh outlook, part owner Jamm Bellapianta plans to offer a different…