October 18, 2015
Rijo Restaurant
The elegant dining locale locals remember as Palomino and then Cassis now is Rijo Restaurant, an upscale Japanese establishment. Unlike many chain options on the island, Rijo is one of a kind, and specializes in traditional Japanese offerings, but with…
August 18, 2013
Saint-Germain's Bakery
The pastry bar is lined with a visual feast of fruit, cream and chocolate-covered confections. A nearby wall boasts an assortment of European breads — slender baguettes and hearty round loafs, all with golden brown crusts, smooth, cracked or striated.…
August 4, 2013
YuZu
Sushi being an Island staple, vegetarians will never be left hanging no matter the garden variety of herbivore you are, even vegan or gluten-free. The new Sushi YuZu at Ko Olina has upped the ante, offering the bite-sized, rice-filled rolls…
July 28, 2013
Todai Restaurant
When vegetarians profess to loving sushi, their pescatarian counterparts are often surprised. After all, sushi is all about fresh fish, right? Historically, yes, seafood is a key ingredient, but the primary, can’t-do-without, base ingredient is rice, often wrapped in nori.…
November 4, 2012
Brasserie Du Vin
Tucked away in the heart of downtown’s art district is Brasserie Du Vin, a charming cafe that caused my French dining partner to gaze nostalgically at her surroundings and exclaim, “Wow, this really feels like I’m in France.” The brick-layered…
July 22, 2012
Max's of Manila
Everywhere you look there are restaurants that reflect the Island’s long history of welcoming immigrants. There’s Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Korean eateries — ethnic cuisine that says “Hawaii” as much as rainbows and shave ice. It’s no surprise that the…
July 15, 2012
Genki Sushi
Mention sushi in a conversation and invariably people see it as synonymous with raw fish. The good news for vegetarians is that, accompanying the customary offering of rice and seaweed, are a variety of options that suit a plant-based palate.…
