April 8, 2013
Pho My Lien
More and more of us are getting into some kind of a fitness routine these days striving to get in shape and stay that way. And that’s a good thing. But while exercise is vital to your health and longevity,…
March 31, 2013
Chef Chai
When it comes to food, sometimes it just hits you in the face. No, not like a clown wielding a pie, but the reason we eat. We can go on and on about location, ambiance, service … but the reason…
March 24, 2013
RumFire
Sipping a cocktail while watching the sunset in Waikiki is one of the finer things in life, and RumFire’s sizzling ambiance (love those fire pits), fabulous ocean view and creative cocktails can make it a sublime experience. Of course, drinks…
March 10, 2013
Himalayan Kitchen
It’s all up to you at Himalayan Kitchen, where you don’t have to climb Mount Everest to reach the pinnacle of satisfaction. Every day, fresh produce from local vendors is delivered to the Kaimuki eatery, where owner Suman Basnet works…
March 3, 2013
Hoku's
Vegetarian Platter — OK, ho hum, sounds good. Such a pedestrian title normally wouldn’t exactly fire up your taste buds. But, veggie lovers, this is Hoku’s Vegetarian Platter ($28), created by The Kahala Hotel and Resorts’ executive chef Wayne Hirabayashi.…
February 24, 2013
Little Village Noodle House
Noodle lovers know that Little Village Noodle House lives up to its name, cooking up all your favorites from hearty chow fun to fine rice vermicelli, utilizing Northern China, Hong Kong and Szechuan cooking styles. The Chinatown eatery has a…
February 17, 2013
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
When it comes to food, nothing seems to faze JJ Luangkhot, aka Chef JJ. That’s the beauty of loving what you do, and the highly creative and innovative chef epitomizes that sentiment. When asked what he’d like to showcase this…
February 3, 2013
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
The first day of the Chinese New Year (falling on Feb. 10 this year, ushering in the Year of the Snake), is celebrated with rich traditions, festivities and best of all, special menus. Jai, or monk’s food, for example, is…
January 27, 2013
The Mandalay
There’s been so much talk about equality these days — whether it’s women in the military, same-sex marriage … people want equal rights. But what about equal eats? A lot restaurants out there still don’t have anything to offer non-carnivores.…
January 20, 2013
Korean Hibiscus BBQ
What’s great about Korean cuisine is … well, just about everything. But what turns on veggie lovers is the healthy variety of chilled pickled vegetables called ban chan that accompanies each meal. At Korean Hibiscus BBQ in Kaimuki, you can…
