May 12, 2013
HASR Bistro
As many families gather today to celebrate and show thanks to the mothers in their lives, Terry Kakazu, co-owner of HASR Bistro, reflects with a particularly joyful heart. “My mother was the reason why I started this place,” says Kakazu,…
May 5, 2013
Rakuen Lounge
When Rakuen Lounge first opened in Honolulu’s famed Chinatown district almost two years ago, it was the only sushi restaurant in the area. Since then, although similar establishments have come and gone, Rakuen Lounge still remains at the top of…
April 28, 2013
Pomaikai Ballrooms
Perhaps the only thing better than a great meal is having a beautiful place to enjoy it with family and friends. Nowhere else is such a belief so strongly agreed upon than among the beautiful islands of Hawaii. So it…
April 21, 2013
Magoo's Pizza
When Gilbert Sakaguchi opened his first Magoo’s pizzeria on the famous Waikiki strip more than 40 years ago, he had no idea what success the business would bring. “Even for a small space, they would sometimes do more than 400…
April 14, 2013
Heijouen
Take traditional Japanese yakiniku and add some of Korea’s favorite home-cooked dishes, and the result is Heijouen, one of the newest additions to Hawaii’s dining scene. Part of a chain of restaurants, Heijouen is the first one of its kind…
March 31, 2013
Restaurant Epic
“I love to cook what I like to eat,” says Brian Chan, regarding what inspires the menu at his eatery, Restaurant Epic. As the chef and owner, Chan takes pride in meticulously hand-picking each menu item. Interestingly, however, what diners…
