May 18, 2014
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Red lanterns that hang from the ceiling add a burst of color to the spacious dining room at Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant. Tables equipped for smaller groups outline the restaurant, while larger round tables are situated in the center…
May 11, 2014
HASR Bistro
Take a departure from the usual downtown bustle and transport yourself to HASR Bistro’s cozy North Pauahi Street abode. There, restauranteur Terry Kakazu and executive chef Rodney Uyehara, who coown the eatery together, have created a luxuriously relaxed atmosphere and…
May 4, 2014
Mamaya
Indulgent eating isn’t about scarfing down everything in sight; sometimes, it means taking the time to savor the flavors and slowly satisfy your palate without over-doing it. Located in Pearl Kai Shopping Center, Mamaya offers an assortment of familiar okazu…
April 27, 2014
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
If you are anything like me, fantasies about what to order for dessert begin circling your mind before an appetizer has even arrived at the table. Don’t feel guilty. If a meal is like a sundae, then dessert is its…
April 20, 2014
Kau Kau Grill
I love a good barbecue and everything about it — the flavors, the textures, the ability to just dig in without caring about the sauce getting on my hands and face — I mean really, is there any other way…
April 13, 2014
Pho My Lien
There’s nothing quite like the comfort that Vietnamese food brings to the table. Uncomplicated flavors married with fresh ingredients truly make it the perfect choice for any time or occasion. Located in Aiea’s Westridge Shopping Center, Pho My Lien offers…
April 6, 2014
Inferno's Wood Fire Pizza
There is nothing more creative than the craftsmanship of pizza. Like a piece of art, pizza dough is really just a canvas on which to make any flavor and topping combination conceivable become reality. It is for this reason alone…
March 30, 2014
Big City Diner
There is one mantra I earnestly try to live by when dining out: “Go big, or go home.” To attempt to enjoy a meal any other way would just be restrictive. It’s a relief then, to stop by Big City…
March 23, 2014
Eggs 'n Things
I love going out to eat breakfast food. There’s just something about it that has the ability to completely satisfy my hunger and make my weekends feel complete. The only problem that arises is sometimes finding a place that is…
March 16, 2014
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Everything I like about food can be found in a steakhouse: prime meats, mouthwatering sides, indulgent desserts, etc. I mean really, the list goes on and on. At Wolfgang’s Steak-house, all this and more await those who walk through its…