April 6, 2014
Mamaya
When Mamaya opened its second location at Pearl Kai Shopping Center, a fitting follow-up to the eatery’s widely successful Shirokiya location at Ala Moana Center, diners everywhere breathed a sigh of relief knowing they now could answer the daunting question,…
April 6, 2014
Kaimuki's Boston Pizza
When it comes to authentic, Neapolitan-style pizza, Kaimuki’s Boston Pizza stands a few pies above the rest. For more than 14 years, the pizzeria has served customers with its hand-crafted, savory pies, made completely from scratch. Owned by self-proclaimed pizza…
March 30, 2014
Hung Won Seafood Restaurant
Complete with a festive lion dance, elaborate fireworks and plenty of appetizing Cantonese-style dishes to go around, last Sunday’s grand opening of Hung Won Seafood Restaurant created quite the scene in an otherwise quiet Kaimuki neighborhood. Hung Won’s recent relaunch…
March 23, 2014
Chogajib Korean Restaurant
It’s no secret that as consumers, we like when things are real. From designer handbags to diamond rings, the authenticity of a product is often one its most valuable assets. Nowhere does this hold especially true than the culinary world.…
March 16, 2014
People's Cafe
Simply put, People’s Cafe is dedicated to its customers. “I can’t remember the last time I took a vacation or even had a day off,” says Thomas Ventura, co-owner and chef of People’s Cafe. Under normal circumstances, such a statement…
March 16, 2014
A Catered Experience
Although cap-and-gown season still may be more than two months away, like all momentous events, graduation parties have been the topic of conversations all year long. Often the drawing of big crowds and even bigger appetites, graduation parties long have…
March 9, 2014
Pearl's Korean BBQ
When Mike Hickey, along with his brother Jim, first entered the ever-expanding restaurant industry, deciding on a menu concept came easily. “Growing up, eating Korean cuisine was a huge part of our family dinners,” says Hickey, owner of Pearl’s Korean…
March 2, 2014
Plumeria Beach House
Tucked away in a private community alongside East Oahu’s breathtaking coastline sits award-winning restaurant Plumeria Beach House. Part of The Kahala Hotel and Resort, the eatery is truly a paradise within a paradise, celebrating a variety of flavors and cultures…
February 23, 2014
Kit n Kitchen
Ask May Yiu, chef and co-owner of Kit n Kitchen, what her favorite type of food is, and she probably wouldn’t be able to give you a straight answer. “Every country in the world has something special and tasty to…
February 9, 2014
Raging Crab
In a world where eating with your hands and making a mess are generally frowned upon, Cajun-style restaurant Raging Crab offers a dining experience so refreshingly different and satisfying, it’s no wonder patrons keep coming back for more. Co-owned by…
