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Bar food is grand at Brandy’s

November 23, 2014 Brandy's Bar & Grill

For the past 28 years, Brandy’s Bar & Grill in Aiea has been a popular place to meet for a drink, play darts or pool, and watch sports games aired live on TV. The eatery also is known for its…

Wailana brings the ‘wow’ factor

November 16, 2014 Wailana Coffee House

Since its opening almost 50 years ago, Wailana Coffee House continues to be a favorite for locals and visitors from around the world. Conveniently located on the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Ena Road, across from Hilton Hawaiian Village,…

Memories made at Zia’s

October 26, 2014 Zia's Caffe

Since its opening in 2001, Zia’s Caffe in Kaneohe has been our go-to place for many special occasions. Conveniently located around the corner from our old office, we often celebrated co-workers’ birthdays there, or walked over as a group for…

Rock and roll to the Kozo beat

October 19, 2014 Kozo Sushi

I’m all about convenience. So, when I’m in need of a quick lunch or dinner, by myself or with my family; I think sushi and bentos. They’re easy to eat, tasty and there’s always something for everyone. One of my…

Asian Mix boasts diverse taste and flair

October 12, 2014 Asian Mix

When you can pay continuous visits to a restaurant and not get tired of it, you know it’s good. One of the few eateries on that list for me is Asian Mix. I’m there every week, picking up lunch, dinner…

Raging seafood that’s quite a catch

September 28, 2014 Raging Crab

If I could, I would eat crab every day. There’s just no other food that compares (except for maybe lobster) to that sweet, tender and juicy meat. My favorite part is to break open the pinchers, and then dip the…

Kobe steals the show with teppan-style dining, sushi

September 21, 2014 Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

For more than four decades, Kobe Japanese Steak House in Waikiki has been a local favorite for special occasions or simply a nice evening out with family, friends or a special someone. Well, I’ve just found another reason for you…

Applying the Golden Rule to good eats

September 14, 2014 Ahi & Vegetable

In the Bible, the well-known excerpt from Luke 6:31 says, “Treat others the same way you want them to treat you.” At Ahi & Vegetable, owner Sam Seo applies this Golden Rule to his menu, and says he won’t serve…

Vegan fare that’s non-vegan approved

September 7, 2014 Greens & Vines Raw Vegan Gourmet

No doubt, the opening of Greens & Vines two years ago was a dream come true for many vegans here. However, it also has become a favorite for countless non-vegans. Locally owned and operated, the upscale, raw, vegan gourmet restaurant…

Where bon appetit means wining, dining

August 31, 2014 Brasserie Du Vin

Pairing great food with the right wine takes skill and talent, resulting in a harmonious culinary masterpiece. At Brasserie Du Vin in Downtown Honolulu, the food not only tastes good, it’s created with wine in mind. “What we do special…

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