September 20, 2015
Tita's Grill
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Garlic Shrimp Combo ($16.50) Trekking through the scenic, north countryside of Oahu offers historical experiences to more senses than one. Tucked among the stunning, panoramic horizons and twisting, winding roads sits Polynesian…
September 13, 2015
Shiro's Saimin Haven
Hot, humid days and heavy meals do not make the best combination, and can leave us feeling lethargic — especially when getting through rush-hour traffic. To help its customers fill up and satisfy their taste buds, yet not feel “gravy-loaded,”…
September 13, 2015
Japanese BBQ Yoshi
As of February, what once was an empty lot has become a restaurant offering an elevated level of yakiniku dining. Japanese BBQ Yoshi opened its doors to customers and showcased top-of-the-line meat and service right off the bat. Having started…
September 13, 2015
Oceanarium Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Oceanarium Cioppino ($28) Take a dive into Waikiki at Pacific Beach Hotel, where a marine myriad awaits patrons in more ways than one. Diners at Oceanarium Restaurant are welcomed not only with…
September 13, 2015
Canton Seafood Restaurant
As summer fun comes to a close, this year’s fall chapter still is a delight for one purpose: football. We’ve reached the first Sunday of professional football season, where friendships are put on hold and relationships are tested, as everyone’s…
September 6, 2015
Il Lupino
When lunchtime rolls around or that dinner bell’s ringing, your stomach is more than likely giving you that none-too-subtle signal that it’s ready to be fed. Perhaps it’s in the way of a low growl (if you’re lucky) or even…
September 6, 2015
Hakone
In the dining room of Hakone at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Now Plating sits down with an all-smiles chef Masami Shimoyama. The Japanese restaurant, which simultaneously opened with the hotel back in 1990, has grown in bounds of success over…
September 6, 2015
zPizza
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Roasted Tomato Pesto $13.95 (small), $25.95 (large), $28.95 (extra large) If you could dream of a healthy pizza, what would you imagine? At zpizza, there is no need, as it is the…
September 6, 2015
Hoku's
When dining at Hoku’s at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, it’s easy to be enchanted by the entire restaurant — from its décor, to the view, to its menu. It’s almost as if you’re transported to a far-away place where…
August 30, 2015
Newtown Drive Inn
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Fried Noodle with Teri Beef Combo ($9) Tucked away on a sloping hillside overlooking Aiea’s Kaahele Street, Newtown Drive Inn offers a delectable double entendre for its diners, acting as an eatery…
