January 20, 2013
Inferno's Wood Fire Pizza
Kyle Okumoto loves pizza, so much so that he quit his sheet metal construction job to open Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza at Ward Centre. With no culinary background, Okumoto would make pizza from scratch at home for his friends to…
January 13, 2013
On On McCully Chinese Restaurant
It’s been about six months now since longtime Chinese restaurant On On at McCully has been under new ownership, and customers old and new are enjoying the changes. New owner Qiao Chen has revamped its menu to one of a…
January 6, 2013
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, known for its delicious at-your-table yakiniku-style of dining, has launched some new lunch specials for the new year. Starting this weekend, and available every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., is a new 10-course…
December 30, 2012
Sakura Restaurant
Sakura Restaurant has moved to Kaimuki from its original home of seven years at Olomana Golf Links. Founded by Shuntaro Tsuchiya and his sons Jun and Ryojiro, the casual restaurant features a menu of classic Japanese, American and local favorites,…
December 23, 2012
The Mandalay
Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Day dim sum style at The Mandalay in downtown Honolulu. Known for its fresh, cooked-to-order Hong Kong-style dim sum, the family-friendly restaurant offers a special Dim Sum Brunch Buffet on Christmas and New Year’s Day…
December 16, 2012
53 By The Sea
53 By The Sea hosts a New Year’s Countdown Party on New Year’s Eve featuring island tapas-style fare, cocktails, live entertainment and a spectacular view of fireworks off Waikiki. New Year or not, dining at the new restaurant, located at…
December 9, 2012
The Willows Restaurant
Ready or not, 2012 is coming to an end. It can be a stressful time of year, but there are many wonderful things about the holiday season, such as family, food, friends and more food. But if you’re like me,…
December 2, 2012
Wailana Coffee House
As of last week, 29,933 runners have signed up for this year’s Honolulu Marathon Dec. 9. But before they meet up for that grueling 26.2-mile run, runners often carbo-load in the days leading up to the race. Many of the…
November 25, 2012
The Fat Greek
When the open light turns on at The Fat Greek, customers (in person and on the phone) are ready to give their orders. Known for its authentic Greek food with a Mediterranean twist, The Fat Greek features original recipes that…
November 18, 2012
Panda Cuisine
Since Panda Cuisine on Keeaumoku Street changed ownership in February, the restaurant also has changed its menu — it no longer serves dim sum, and instead has become a seafood house. It’s still a fine Chinese restaurant with your typical…
