August 24, 2014
Hokulani Bake Shop
The “M word” strikes again. Moderation: The avoidance of extremes. For a food enthusiast who wants to eat anything and everything, is that the answer to all of life’s daunting questions? If so, then that pesky “M word” is easier…
August 17, 2014
GRYLT
Healthy fast food: a pairing like oil and water. The irony, right? Well, think again. We’ve reached a day and age of no surprises, a time in which anything goes and one innovative idea supersedes the next. For Allen and…
August 10, 2014
Formaggio Wine Bar
Forget everything you thought you knew about wine, bars and European cuisine because Formaggio Wine Bar changes all that. The restaurant’s cozy and intimate vibe is respected by many, and holds the reputation as a prime spot for winers and…
August 3, 2014
YuZu
Ask any legitimate restaurateur: they’ll tell you innovation is a critical component to ensure longevity in today’s ever-expanding, highly competitive restaurant industry. At Sushi YuZu Ko Olina, owners Isamu and Moco Kubota have attuned themselves to this mentality. This West…
July 27, 2014
Fendu Boulangerie
When your job requires you to rise before the sun, a whiff of freshly baked bread straight from the oven is more than enough to snap you out of your groggy state of mind and into reality. Fortunately for Niel…
July 20, 2014
Makino Chaya
This summer, where will the temperature rise the highest? Well, if we’re talking in terms of food, then Makino Chaya is hot, hot, hot with its Japanese seafood buffet. During a season where a fast-paced lifestyle seems to slow down…
July 6, 2014
Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant
Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant, on the third floor of Ala Moana Hotel, celebrates its Mid-Autumn Festival, or moon festival, now through Sept. 8. The traditional Chinese holiday is centered a round the positioning of the moon, as it’s claimed that…
June 29, 2014
McCully Shopping Center
Jet-setting across the globe is an experience many can only dream of. But for the devout food enthusiast, immersing the palate into a multicultural myriad of flavors coupled with signature island flair is possible each and every day at McCully…
June 22, 2014
Kau Kau Grill
It may have taken the Islands longer than other parts of the country to join the food truck invasion and catch on to this contemporary way to eat. But now on the local dining scene, mobile eateries are trending like…
June 15, 2014
Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Cafe
Fairwood Drive Inn & Pho 27, a hot spot among patrons who frequent Kaimuki Shopping Center on Waialae Avenue, has recently emerged with a brand new name. Say hello to Fairwood Drive Inn & Ramen Diner. According to owner Tiffany…
