October 21, 2012
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine
It’s lunchtime, you’re in Kapolei with a diverse group of friends and/or family, and everyone seems to have different tastes and preferences. It’s a common challenge, and best met by an eatery that can please all palates, which is a…
October 14, 2012
Atlantis Seafood & Steak
It isn’t what it used to be. If you haven’t ventured into Waikiki in a while, you’re in for a big surprise — and it’s all good. The revitalization efforts have really paid off, and it’s attracting locals like never…
October 7, 2012
Dean's Drive Inn
The Windward town of Kaneohe is known for its popular Chinese restaurants as well as its many places to grab a plate lunch. But we all know that the typical plate lunch consists of meat, rice, mac or potato salad…
September 30, 2012
Asahi Grill
When you mention Asahi Grill to the many local folks familiar with the popular restaurant, you can almost guarantee that the first thing to pop out of their mouth will be “oxtail soup.” Long renowned for the local staple, Asahi…
September 23, 2012
Five Star International Buffet
What makes buffets so popular is obvious: There’s so much to choose from, so everyone is happy. But if you don’t eat meat or fish, your choices can narrow considerably on most buffet lines. You want to get your money’s…
September 16, 2012
Romano's Macaroni Grill
The best thing about pasta is … well, just about everything. You really can’t go wrong. There are so many fun shapes to choose from and so many ways to prepare it. And in restaurants, creative chefs love to embellish…
September 9, 2012
New Violet's Grill
It’s important for non-meat eaters to ensure they get enough protein in their diet. Legumes are a good source, as are nuts. But the go-to protein source for many vegetarians is tofu. Incredibly versatile, tofu is enjoyed in myriad ways,…
September 2, 2012
Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch & Crab
Everybody knows Sam Choy — the renowned chef and his bambucha portions of local-style food at Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch and Crab are legendary here in the Islands. Now, don’t get all crabby, vegetarians. There’s more than crustaceans to dive…
August 26, 2012
Anytime Cafe
Anytime Cafe is one hot spot with its East-meets-West menu that features everything from pasta and pizza to fried rice and oxtail soup, as well as lunchtime staples like burgers and salads. After all, “variety is the spice of life,”…
August 19, 2012
zPizza
Pizza. Just the word can make your taste buds tingle. There’s a plethora of pizza places out there, so it’s easy to pig out on the popular pies (or daintily nibble on a slice) — unless, of course, you’re vegan.…
