April 13, 2014
Cake Works
In the world of patisserie, nothing is as highly regarded as one’s wedding cake. Often planned months in advance, the sugary confection has come a long way in recent years. With wedding season upon us, famed pastry shop Cake Works…
April 6, 2014
Mamaya
When Mamaya opened its second location at Pearl Kai Shopping Center, a fitting follow-up to the eatery’s widely successful Shirokiya location at Ala Moana Center, diners everywhere breathed a sigh of relief knowing they now could answer the daunting question,…
March 30, 2014
Makino Chaya
As if Makino Chaya’s all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffets, complete with everything from king crab legs to teppanyaki-style steak, were not deals in and of themselves, the eatery now features a special happy hour menu available every Monday-Friday from 5…
March 23, 2014
Brasserie Du Vin
While wine and cheese are no strangers to discerning diners, Brasserie Du Vin takes the palatable pairing to the next level with Wine-Cheese-Wine combinations. Situated in downtown Honolulu across from the historic Hawaii Theater, Brasserie Du Vin serves up a…
March 16, 2014
People's Cafe
Simply put, People’s Cafe is dedicated to its customers. “I can’t remember the last time I took a vacation or even had a day off,” says Thomas Ventura, co-owner and chef of People’s Cafe. Under normal circumstances, such a statement…
March 9, 2014
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
As it continues growing to keep up with customer demand, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue now features a hybrid menu item that has caught the attention of diners around the Pacific Rim. The ever-expanding restaurant chain has blossomed throughout its nearly 40…
March 2, 2014
Chef Chai
Once culinary wizard Chai Chaowasaree was named executive chef for Hawaiian Airlines, it became apropos to ask the following: “Where in the world is Chef Chai?” When he’s not jetting to one of Hawaiian Airline’s 26 kitchens around the globe,…
December 15, 2013
Lobster King
One of my best (or worst?) dating memories was when my boyfriend in college took me out for my first lobster. What I expected to be a super fancy meal at a five-star restaurant turned into something else entirely. Allow…
December 8, 2013
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Carolina born and bred, and practically raised at rib joints, this gal knows about some barbecue. Yessir, where I come from BBQ isn’t just a style of cooking — it’s a whole darn subculture in itself, where rivalries rage and…
December 1, 2013
La Palme D'or
It all started when I was just 13. I fell in love — utter, insatiable, longing love. And this, my friend, was a fancying that far surpassed infatuation. I had fallen for France — and all things French — especially…
