December 15, 2013
Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto
Bellissima! And it truly is “beautiful” when an idea really works. So when Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto began offering creative cuisine that couples traditional Italian inspirations with Kyoto-style flair, the product was simply perfect. Featured this week is Mimasuya’s Pescatore…
December 15, 2013
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: IMPERIAL GARLIC CRAB (MARKET PRICE) Jade Dynasty is dishing out some to-die-for seafood fare this season. Already known for its classic Chinese food and dim sum menu, the restaurant is proudly rockin’…
December 8, 2013
Tropical Tribe
From humble beginnings running a quaint lunch wagon on Kapiolani Boulevard to now operating a full-service shop from inside Discovery Bay Center, Tropical Tribe has quickly become the gold standard for quality acai bowls, shakes and drinks. Made from a…
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 8, 2013
Anna Miller's
Anna Miller’s, conveniently located in Aiea’s Pearlridge Center, is every pie lover’s dream! The 24-hour establishment serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at any time of day, which means patrons have plenty to fill their pie holes with whenever cravings hit.…
December 8, 2013
Chef Chai
With all the shopping, wrapping and holiday hosting you will be doing this month, why not let someone else handle the cooking? Chef Chai is rolling out the red carpet this Christmas season with its Special Christmas Eve Dinner ($67,…
December 8, 2013
Sekiya's Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: NABEYAKI UDON ($13.95) Cheers was a favorite show for my family growing up. I can still hear the theme song playing in my head: “Sometimes you wanna go, where everybody knows your…
December 1, 2013
Genki Sushi
When it comes to sushi, Genki Sushi knows how to rock the rolls with the best of ’em! Thanks to “Kaiten Sushi,” or sushi served on a revolving conveyor belt, patrons can enjoy tasty offerings such as the popular Dragon…
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…
December 1, 2013
Shiro's Saimin Haven
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SPICY BEEF SAIMIN WITH WUN TUN, VEGETABLES AND GARNISHES ($8.45) Growing up, being the curious and rambunctious child that I was, my mom always used to scold me and say, “Use your…
