August 8, 2021
Hawaiian Chip Company
Hawaiian Chip Company first started serving up its iconic purple Okinawan sweet potato chips 21 years ago in Ziploc bags for sale at local swap meets. These chips were, and remain, distinguishable from other similar products on the market because…
August 8, 2021
Tex 808 BBQ + Brews
Tex 808 BBQ & Brews at Moanalua Shopping Center focuses on original Texas-style barbecue, incorporating some Hawaiian flair. A quick-serve location with limited seating, the eatery opened last December. All of the meats that the restaurant serves are smoked low…
August 8, 2021
The Mandalay
The Mandalay reopened three months ago in Kaimuki after relocating from its larger downtown location, which served as the restaurant’s initial home since 2006 under the guidance of husband-and-wife owners Larry and Linda Chan. “The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to…
August 1, 2021
St. Louis Drive In
After more than six decades of feeding multiple generations of families, St. Louis Drive In continues to serve as the go-to spot for local-style comfort food in the heart of Kaimuki. Owner Wayne Akimoto leads the family restaurant today after…
August 1, 2021
E.A.R.L.
Gone are the days of ho-hum sandwiches for lunch. At E.A.R.L. (which stands for Eat A Real Lunch), this classic meal receives a gourmet makeover at both locations in Kakaako and Kaimuki. Owner Justin Parvizimotlagh, who decided to open the…
August 1, 2021
In-Yo Cafe
Breakfast gets an elegant treatment at In-Yo Café in Waikiki. Located within the five-star Trump International Hotel, the café is a breezy, open-air space on the sixth floor of the building, mere steps away from Waikiki beach. Prior to the…
July 25, 2021
Hawaii's Favorite Kitchens
It’s seven years and counting for Hawaii’s Favorite Kitchens, which is conveniently located right next door to another local mainstay — the original Rainbow Drive-In. “You can get a taste of a wide variety of foods that represent Hawaii,” says…
July 25, 2021
Stage Restaurant
By drawing inspiration from different dishes from around the world, and incorporating local flavors and produce, the team at Stage Restaurant and Amuse Wine Bar creates a “world-inspired” experience that is complemented with plenty of “local comfort.” Situated conveniently in…
July 25, 2021
Growler Hawaii
Growler Hawaii, nestled in Hee Hing Plaza on Kapahulu Avenue, just mauka of First Hawaiian Bank, will mark five years of being in business on Aug. 16. Growler Hawaii is a 100% locally owned-and–operated craft beer pub. A growler is…
July 18, 2021
Pearl Country Club
Offering breathtaking views, the golf course at Pearl Country Club in Aiea overlooks Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial can be seen from many locations. Both the restaurant and the course at the club are open to the public,…
