Upon entering Buca di Beppo, one is transported to Italy with delicious aromas wafting through the air and eclectic vintage décor. Its founder, Philip A. Roberts, had a vision of creating a restaurant where guests could enjoy vital, vibrant and…
Originating in Japan’s Tottori Prefecture, Kamitoku Ramen first opened almost 80 years ago. Since then, the restaurant has been passed down through four generations. In 2014, Jun Kamitoku launched a Kamitoku Ramen food truck in Hawaii and has since expanded…
Story by ALLYSON PANG Serving gourmet plate lunches since 2013, Kau Kau Grill offers takeout dishes for customers on the go. From slow-cooked, grilled ribs doused in a housemade barbecue sauce to sautéed garlic shrimp and fresh, spicy ahi poke…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: MW TO-GO MENU Ordering takeout is the latest mandate and MW Restaurant has you covered. Like many of Hawaii’s restaurants, MW is staying on its toes to better serve hungry patrons. There…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: GRADUATION HAWAIIAN MENU ($12 PER PERSON, PLUS TAX) Seasons are changing and spring is quickly approaching. Before you know it, it will be graduation season, which means lots of ono grinds. Beginning…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: S’MORES ANNIVERSARY TOAST ($20) Since opening its doors in 2005, Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar has been a go-to favorite for locals and tourists alike. Patrons have and continue to flock to…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SOFTSHELL CRAB ROLL ($5.95) Crab is a delicacy all around the world and the nation will celebrate National Crab Meat Day March 9. What better way to celebrate than to dive right…
As the seasons switch gears into spring, cool refreshment might be on the mind soon and Nana’s Green Tea has the fix for that. Naoko Inoue, Nana’s marketing and administration manager, shares that the cafe serves up “green tea,…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: CUSTOM ORDER VEGAN CAKES ($125-$150) Mahina & Sun’s continues to call to taste buds and this time it’s with the addition of custom order vegan cakes made by executive chef Nani Keaulana-Kuloloia.…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: VALENTINE’S DAY HONEY TOAST ($15) Let your hair down and throw your pinkies up at Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar, which sets a dining scene that’s equally sassy and classy — and…