May 7, 2017
The Mandalay
The facade of The Mandalay, Alakea Street’s favorite Chinese restaurant, includes a limestone-and-tile mural of a sweeping ocean wave. Compared to the dragon-draped columns and lacquered gingerbread on some of Honolulu’s other Chinese restaurants, the handsome mural might seem understated.…
April 30, 2017
Wisp
AS LOCAL DINERS continue to seek out new dining options, Wisp Restaurant & Lounge offers a fresh experience with delicious food and beverage options just minutes from the base of Diamond Head – away from the hustle and bustle of…
April 23, 2017
Prince Waikiki
After operating for more than a quarter century as Hawaii Prince Hotel, a fresh, open look and a commitment to accurately portraying Native Hawaiian history, culture and imagery has led to the property’s rebranding as Prince Waikiki. The hotel’s new…
April 16, 2017
Ichiriki
It’s hard to stop eating when your table at Ichiriki Nabe Japanese Restaurant is filled with a colorful array of fresh vegetables and premium meats, surrounding a centerpiece of a simmering hot pot full of savory, flavorful broths. It’s addictive…
April 9, 2017
Mac 24/7 Bar & Restaurant
It might have been the massive pancakes at MAC 24/7 Restaurant & Bar that acquired national attention from Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food” show, but that’s not the only comforting cuisine on the menu worth writing about. Self-proclaimed as distinctly…
April 2, 2017
Cafe Lani
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and at Café Lani Hawaii, this old adage rings true as the kitchen team puts the finishing touches on a revamped morning menu set to debut toward the…
March 26, 2017
Happy Days Chinese Restaurant
If you’ve ever met Lisa Lum, it comes as no surprise that she would be the owner of a restaurant called Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant. After all, with her always-pleasant demeanor, she can often be found weaving her way…
March 19, 2017
Rarely does the convenience and ease of procuring a plate lunch go hand-in-hand with partaking in gourmet-quality cuisine and innovative culinary craftsmanship. However, at Kahai Street Kitchen, preparing gourmet-quality menu offerings served with the portability and quickness of a plate…
March 12, 2017
Harbor Restaurant At Pier 38
For Rob McDaniel, executive chef at Harbor Restaurant at Pier 38, cooking is an art form. “I don’t paint or draw, but I can channel my creativity through food,” says McDaniel, who has spent the last four decades learning and…
March 5, 2017
Il Lupino
A truly authentic Italian culinary experience is brought to fruition via a host of delectable dishes and more than 500 varieties of wine that have diners crying wolf — a positive result after visiting Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar.…
