April 5, 2015
A Place to Eat
Let’s face it. It’s difficult to find hearty vegetarian (or vegan) meal options that fill you up without sacrificing taste or quality ingredients. Owner and chef Willu Diaz noticed this first-hand while dining with his vegetarian/vegan friends. “(They) sometimes have…
February 22, 2015
Gokoku Sushi
Although the heavenly harbor view alone would be more than enough to entice Islanders to come running, Gokoku Sushi — a new gourmet sushi spot making its home in Hawaii Kai — also offers fresh and delectable eats as well.…
February 8, 2015
Million Restaurant
On Veg’n Out‘s recent visit to Million Restaurant, things got a little turned upside down, as Mike Lee, server and third generation member of the restaurant’s owner family, entertained us with his impressive break dancing skills. His slick moves, paired…
January 25, 2015
Oceanarium Restaurant
I can still hear her stern voice ringing in my ears, “Careful now, Miss Miller, you don’t want to let your imagination go getting the better of you, now do you?” Ms. Gray was her name, and she was my…
January 18, 2015
Sakura Terrace
The popular Japanese folk song Sakura, Sakura showcases silky-haired chanteuses whose golden voices offer lilting lyrics and hypnotic beats into the air — all eluding to the enchanting nature of the sakura (Japanese Cherry Blossom). After listening to its lovely…
January 11, 2015
Genki Sushi
Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! All the world over, this familiar phrase has become synonymous with rapturous visions of a caped and spandex-clad childhood hero who saves the day. But this week, it’s sushi, not…
January 4, 2015
Mamaya
Being the youngest of three siblings growing up, I learned at an early age that compromise and sharing were edicts, not options. I also was taught the tried-and-true lesson of the last-born — that from hand-me-down clothing to twice-used toys,…
December 28, 2014
Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Cafe
If variety is the spice of life, then that explains why food from Fairwood Drive-Inn & Hi-Yip Cuisine is chock-full of vitality and flavor. Ever the picture of versatility, the Kaimuki eatery — previously known as Fairwood Drive Inn &…
December 21, 2014
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Growing up, nothing was handed to me. I was the daughter of a military father, and the first rule I learned was that if I wanted something, I worked for it. One of my very first jobs as a teenager…
December 15, 2014
Greens & Vines Raw Vegan Gourmet
Veganism. When you say that word to many, it’s as if you’re speaking another language. Although, I assure you, it is English! I think back to many a conversation, especially in those early days of the vegan revolution, when I…