July 27, 2014
Sekiya's Restaurant
Mashed potatoes. Turkey. Loco moco. What’s the point without gravy? Gravy is what transforms a hamburger into a hamburger steak. And what better way to make a homey meal authentic, than to make it from scratch? That’s why Kaimuki eatery…
July 6, 2014
Zia's Caffe
Cooking Italian food isn’t about reinventing the wheel. Rather, it’s about using high-quality ingredients and a light touch. Nothing is over-the-top fancy, and unencumbered ingredients shine. Raised by a step-father from Florence, Zia’s Caffe owner Don Dymond understands Italian cuisine.…
June 29, 2014
Brasserie Du Vin
Burger fans, your favorite burger has some competition. What’s on it, you ask? It’s loaded with buttery avocado, caramelized onions, melted mozzarella, slightly spicy arugula, fresh tomato slices and a sauce verte of aromatic herbs. Without bread a burger is…
June 22, 2014
Fresco Italian
From a distance this loco moco has the look of a regular moco, but up close, something is definitely different. Creamy carbonara enriched with eggs, cream and pan-fried guanciale (pancetta’s less salty cousin) coats a bed of silky orzo. On…
June 15, 2014
Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Long known as a landmark for meals prepared teppanyaki-style right in front of you, Kobe Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar has been staking out new territory with made-to-order bentos and catering pans for lunch. These items certainly do a…
June 8, 2014
Eggs 'n Things
Three words: pancakes for lunch. Luscious, fluffy pancakes topped with fresh fruit, nuts or chocolate and a mountain of whipped cream are what make Eggs ‘n Things — besides its other obvious specialty — a destination for breakfast, and now…
June 1, 2014
Mamaya
Traditional tasty eats, convenience and quality at easy-to-swallow prices are on hand at Mamaya’s, best known for fresh, grab-and-go Japanese-style bento boxes. Step inside the eatery and you’ll be greeted by friendly employees and an array of bentos. Store manager…
May 25, 2014
Stage Restaurant
Situated in Honolulu Design Center, Stage Restaurant showcases contemporary Asian-American cuisine that is as much an eyeful as it is a mouthful. While seats by the window offer a view of bustling Kapiolani boulevard below, consider choosing one that faces…
May 18, 2014
The Mandalay
If your workplace is anything like our Dining Out office, then you have a pretty good idea what happens when a takeout box is placed anywhere inside the “free for all” area. Whether it’s a conference table, counter space, a…
May 11, 2014
YuZu
As we celebrate the special women in our lives on Mother’s Day, here’s another one to pay tribute to: YuZu owner Isamu Kubota’s mom. Her down-home healthy cooking influenced Kubota to go into the restaurant business where he brings her…
