February 2, 2016
3660 On the Rise, JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
Taking inspiration from Roald Dahl’s tale of Willy Wonka and his magical Chocolate Factory, I’m ready to give every chocoholic out there a tour of Honolulu’s most exciting cocoa-filled treats — with some help from the Oompa Loom-pas, of course!…
January 25, 2016
House Of Wong Restaurant, Zia's Caffe
I often hear from Dining Out readers who are vegetarian and want to know about more places to find absolutely delicious dishes they can enjoy. This is definitely a topic worth highlighting, as there is a growing number of people…
January 18, 2016
Beachhouse at the Moana, Restaurant Epic
Listen up, seafood aficionados: I’ve got a dish in store for you that you’re going to fall for, hook, line and sinker! There are many a great fish stew out there, from the golden, garlic-filled bouillabaisse of France to the…
January 11, 2016
Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Cafe, Happy Days Chinese Restaurant
Though Hawaii’s scorching rays of sunshine still are shining as the clock strikes noon, we’ve officially entered that refreshing time of year when chilly, crisp air comes over us with the sun’s setting and sticks around through the morning hours.…
January 4, 2016
New Shilawon Korean Restaurant, Prince Court
I know many people have kicked off January with the resolution to eat less after a feast-filled holiday season, but I’ve got something else in mind for all of us foodies out there. While I fully support eating healthy any…
December 28, 2015
Ray's BYOB Kitchen, Sekiya's Restaurant
Now that the busiest part of the holiday season is behind us, we can start focusing on the new year ahead. As the countdown to midnight draws closer, many of us are taking time to reflect and set goals for…
December 20, 2015
Hy's Steak House, JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
With Christmas in sight, the time of year for celebratory feasts is upon us, presenting the perfect opportunity to try a delicacy reserved for special occasions — something like escargot. Now, if you’ve never tried this snail specialty before, I…
December 14, 2015
Formaggio Wine Bar, Makino Chaya
One thing I rarely hear anyone disagree with is the pure molten magic of melted cheese — oozing out of grilled cheese sandwiches, topping mouthwatering pizza slices and sizzling over lasagna. Well, the Swiss were clever enough to take this…
December 7, 2015
Any gourmet chef, home cook or foodie would agree that the techniques that go into making our favorite dishes are just as important as the flavorful meals themselves. If it weren’t for an imu, kalua pig wouldn’t have its amazing…
November 29, 2015
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant, Ichiriki
GOING INSIDE A GINGERBREAD HOUSE The earliest forms of gingerbread may date back to ancient Greece, but it was the Germans who first put gingerbread houses together in the 1500s, laying the foundation for the Brothers Grimm’s tale Hansel and…
