December 1, 2013
HASR Bistro
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining…
November 24, 2013
3660 On the Rise
When you’re travelin’ and your tummy starts grumblin’, look to where the locals go and take a trip to Oahu’s culinary capital of Kaimuki. There, perched like a beacon on the bustling corner of Wilhelmina Rise and Waialae Avenue, you…
November 24, 2013
Crab Bucket
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: STONE CRAB ($40 PER POUND) If there’s one thing this G.R.I.T.S. (Girl Raised In The South) knows, it’s how to get her hands dirty! That’s right, I ain’t “skeered” — and at…
November 17, 2013
People's Cafe
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SHORT RIBS SPECIAL ($12.50) with Serena Valdez For nearly 80 years, People’s Cafe has been serving delicious local Hawaiian and Filipino dishes in downtown Honolulu. It may be easy to overlook when…
November 17, 2013
Larry's Bakery
It was way back in the swingin’ 60s when Larry Yafuso went out on a brave limb and opened his own business. Originally based in Waimalu Shopping Center, and aptly dubbed “Larry’s Bakery,” this self-named pastry shop is now a…
November 17, 2013
Yogurstory
In the ever-changing world of restaurants, YogurStory has undergone some big changes. What started out as a quaint dessert cafe has evolved into one of the island’s most highly rated full-service restaurants. Starting this month, YogurStory kicks off its new…
November 10, 2013
Chinpei Ramen
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to ensure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience.…
November 10, 2013
Pho My Lien
For more than a decade, Pho My Lien, located at Westridge Shopping Center in Aiea, has offered its customers home-style Vietnamese cooking that keeps them coming back for more. The restaurant is known for its fresh ingredients and authenticity of…
November 10, 2013
Zia's Caffe
By Serena Valdez A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: EGGS BENEDICT WITH SMOKED SALMON AND SPINACH ($13) For nearly 15 years, Zia’s Caffe has been serving delicious Italian cuisine to Kaneohe residents. Recently, owner Don Diamond created a…
November 10, 2013
Fendu Boulangerie
Upon entering Fendu Boulangerie, a specialty European-style bakery tucked in the heart of Manoa Marketplace, the doorbell jingle jangles cheerily, welcoming me into owner Niel Koep’s inner sanctum of sweets and savories. There is something happening here — you can…