March 17, 2012
YuZu
In recent years, you may have noticed a “food revolution” of sorts, with blogs, lunch trucks and gastropubs popping up faster than you can say “feed me.” This explosion of culinary expression has sparked a burst of creativity when it…
March 10, 2012
Kissaten Coffee Bar
Fortunately, Hawaii doesn’t experience Mainland-style winters, and local weather patterns aren’t usually as dramatic as they were this past week. But when giant blessings do fall, there is nothing like cozying up with a cup of soup and a sandwich…
March 3, 2012
Kenny's Restaurant
The new sous chef at Kenny’s Restaurant, James Drewery, is jazzing up the menu with some good ol’ soul food with a local twist. “I want to bring local and Southern flavors together,” says the Virginia-raised chef, whose roots go…
February 25, 2012
Million Restaurant
There are many people who love the thrill of yakiniku dining, in which customers take the reins and grill meats and vegetables to their own perfection. This is especially true of the Korean-style yakiniku offered at Million Restaurant, where loyal…
February 18, 2012
Maple Garden Restaurant
Chinese food lovers know they can find the best in Szechuan-style cuisine at Maple Garden’s famed all-you-can-eat buffet ($11.95 adults, $7.50 children ages 5-12, lunch; $15.95 adults, $9 children, dinner). Classics such as Hot and Sour Soup, Beef Broccoli and…
February 11, 2012
Fukuya Deli and Catering
If you make a stop at Fukuya Deli and Catering, the okazuya (Japanese delicatessen) on King Street, you’ll find old-timers whose families have known and loved the little shop since it opened down the street from its current location in…
February 4, 2012
Max's of Manila
When it comes to Filipino cuisine, it’s all about mixing diverse cultural influences into one delicious plate. And locals would agree that Max’s of Manila is Hawaii’s favorite place for a taste of the Philippines. The restaurant’s newest creation, Seafood…
January 28, 2012
Sakura Terrace
Since Sakura Terrace opened on South King Street in November, it has already become a local hot spot known for fresh seafood and affordable yet upscale Japanese fare. Its name references the sakura, or cherry blossom, which blooms each spring…
January 21, 2012
Star of Honolulu
For 55 years, the Star of Honolulu has wowed guests with timeless sunset dinner cruises. The 232-foot ship, custom built in 1992 and recently renovated, is Hawaii’s only moving restaurant of its kind. Lesser known are the ship’s exciting, seasonal…
January 7, 2012
G Sushi
G Sushi lets the river run its course. That is, the river of sushi that flows right into a satisfying, multiple-course lunch or dinner. The kaiten-style eatery, located in Market City Shopping Center, features plates of sushi carried on wooden…
