September 21, 2014
Million Restaurant
Growing up, Kyong Gha Park and her four siblings — three sisters and one brother — were surrounded by their mother’s wonderful home cooking. “It was so tasty, and people always loved it,” Park recalls. They had a big extended…
September 14, 2014
Zia's Caffe
When creating its Italian cuisine, Zia’s Caffe in Kaneohe adds a little local flair. “It’s Italian food, but we use fresh, local ingredients,” explains chef Jesse Kila. Much of its produce — including its tomatoes and greens, for example —…
August 31, 2014
Sekiya's Restaurant
Sekiya’s Restaurant and Delicatessen has been serving up local-style Japanese eats since it opened in 1935. And for the families of many of those original customers, Sekiya’s is still a family favorite. “We’ve got people who have come in for…
August 24, 2014
Hung Won Seafood Restaurant
If you haven’t paid a visit to Kaimuki’s Hung Won Seafood Restaurant in recent months, you are missing out on a totally new dining experience. The Chinese eatery is under new ownership, with new flavors to match. Co-owner and general…
August 17, 2014
Genki Sushi
Sushi is one of my favorite foods, and most of the time, when I’m craving it, I tend to end up at Genki Sushi. The restaurant offers quick service, and with 13 locations statewide, there is likely to be one…
August 10, 2014
Kozo Sushi
Kozo Sushi Hawaii provides local residents with the same great tastes that have enabled it to become one of the most popular takeout sushi establishments in Japan. The eatery was created as a way to provide the best of both…
August 3, 2014
Chef Chai
Full moons just got even more magical. Chef Chai now offers monthly full moon concerts with Robert Cazimero and Halau Na Kamalei, complete with a five-course meal ($75 per person). “We want to support Hawaiian music,” says chef Chai Chaowasaree,…
July 27, 2014
People's Cafe
Long considered a go-to for Hawaiian food, People’s Cafe is grateful for its many regular customers. And with that, chef and owner Tomas Ventura ensures that there’s always something new to try. Concocting new dishes seems to be almost automatic…
July 20, 2014
Fresco Italian
Fresco Italian Restaurant is turning two, and to celebrate, it has cooked up a three-course menu. The Happy Second Anniversary Three-Course Special ($55, plus tax and gratuity) begins with Zuppa Di Porri, a chilled potato leek soup with Maui onions,…
July 13, 2014
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant keeps up with the times, making sure to never bore its customers, as the eatery consistently presents the palate with something new. In fact, each month, the restaurant introduces a new set of specials. The fine-dining…
