April 14, 2013
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine
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…
April 14, 2013
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: GRILLED LOBSTER TAIL FETTUCCINE ($29.70 FOR ONE LOBSTER TAIL, FOUR-COURSE MENU SPECIAL; $39.70 FOR TWO LOBSTER TAILS, FOUR-COURSE MENU SPECIAL; $18.95 A LA CARTE) JJ Bistro & French Pastry appeals to diverse…
April 14, 2013
Inferno's Wood Fire Pizza
Milk and cookies, coffee and donuts, wine and cheese — these are golden gastronomic pairings of food and drink. Although at times helpful, you don’t need a sommelier to tell you what’s good: you’ll know. Which brings us to pizza…
April 8, 2013
808 Yong's BBQ
In Korean, daebak translates as “big win” or “huge success.” It also can be used to describe something inexplicably amazing. At 808 Yong’s BBQ, daebak can be applied to its entire menu. Open since 2011, the eatery offers a broad…
April 8, 2013
Hy's Steak House
Tax season, by its very nature, inhabits a gloomy segment of the calendar. Filing deadlines and changing tax laws can deter even the most optimistic diner from enjoying a night out. That’s a shame because there are deals to be…
April 8, 2013
Chinpei Ramen
Monkey see monkey do at Chinpei Ramen, who’s mascot is a monkey, and that means a round of ramen is in order. Choose from nearly 30 ramen options. Tan Men ($10.80 for a large), swimming with bean sprouts, green onions,…
April 8, 2013
Sakura Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Sashimi Donburi ($19) Fare with flair is what you’ll find at Sakura Restaurant on Waialae Avenue, where brothers and co-owners Jun and Ryo Tsuchiya treat their guests like family and present traditional…
April 8, 2013
Mamaya
A classic withstands the test of time. The traditional Japanese bento is one such example; it’s still relevant in our day and age with its perfect blend of flavors and convenience. Mamaya understands the value of the bento, in fact,…
March 31, 2013
Big City Diner
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…
March 31, 2013
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Perfection — expect it in every bite at each visit you make to Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Restaurant Row. “My role is just to make things perfect for each guest,” says general manager Don Asam. To get started, Oysters…
