March 9, 2014
Larry's Bakery
With lent well underway, I found myself wondering what I could give up until Easter. Most people give up a food item, but I’m not one who is able to successfully restrain myself — have you seen the name of…
March 2, 2014
Shiro's Saimin Haven
There is nothing that beats an indulgence for the soul — comfort food in an atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. You’ll find all of this and more at Shiro’s Saimin Haven, which has been serving new and…
February 23, 2014
Max's of Manila
These days, Filipino cooking has become comfort food for me. It’s what I get for dating a half-Filipino guy whose grandmother prepares at least one Filipino dish each Sunday for dinner. Trust me, I’m not complaining. The only downside is…
February 16, 2014
Makino Chaya
There is nothing in this world I love more than being told there is no limit to what I eat. Having free rein somehow makes the food taste even better knowing there’s much more to come. For those with bottomless-pit…
February 9, 2014
Il Lupino
There is one thing I can never resist giving into: Italian food. Pasta is, after all, one of my main food groups (the other two being anything and everything). Tucked away on the lower level of Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center…
February 2, 2014
Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine
At Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine in Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa, the overall dining experience is as much a priority as its stellar cuisine. A large, bronze buddha at the entrance of the restaurant is an indicator of the…
January 26, 2014
Hokulani Bake Shop
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. Not because I expect it to be saturated with any romantic moments, but because it begs to be celebrated with decadent sweets. As we head into the second month of the new…
January 19, 2014
The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood
Take the elevator to Ala Moana Hotel’s 36th floor, and the ride alone will have you buzzing in anticipation of what’s to come. As the doors open to a grand foyer, take a moment to simply savor the grandeur of…
January 12, 2014
Kissaten Coffee Bar
Two weeks into the new year, and I’m sure most of you are still holding on to diet-related resolutions. I, of course, quickly succumbed shortly after downing a celebratory glass of champagne at midnight, prompting my stomach to beg for…
January 5, 2014
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
Located in the heart of Chinatown, it’s difficult to miss Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant — red pillars line its entrance, embla-zoned with golden dragons dancing toward the sky. It’s a grand entrance paired perfectly with its regal name. And once…
