August 5, 2018
Chef Chai
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: DECONSTRUCTED GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN WELLINGTON (PART OF THE BIG ISLAND BENEFIT DINNER & CONCERT MENU) As the lava from the Kilauea eruption on the Big Island’s south side continues to flow, the…
July 29, 2018
Penny's Drive In
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: BEEF STEW ($8.50 SMALL, $10.25 LARGE) Sand Island is frequented by a slew of truck drivers to fishermen and sailors to restaurateurs daily, as it is home to many industries. Among the…
July 22, 2018
New Eagle Cafe
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SHOGUN TEISHOKU ($45.50) Before New Eagle Cafe became “new,” the beloved eatery held roots in Honolulu as Eagles Cafe. Situated in the old Blais-dell Hotel in the ‘60s, the restaurant would feed…
July 15, 2018
Canton Seafood Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: LIVE LOBSTER ($14.99, WITH PURCHASE OF ONE ENTREE) Cantonese cuisine is known to be the first Chinese style of cooking introduced to the United States and remains a popular regional cooking choice.…
July 8, 2018
Asian Mix
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: MONGOLIAN BEEF ($10.50) Daniel Leung is the owner of Asian Mix, a quaint Honolulu eatery that, while small on the outside, packs big flavor within its sizable dishes. Leung’s drive to start…
July 1, 2018
Yellow Cab Pizza Co
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: DEAR DARLA SPECIALTY HAND-ROLLED PIZZA ($11.95) The Little Rascals, presented in 1994, captured the hearts of a wide range of viewers from children to adults. A momentous scene from the movie included…
June 24, 2018
Vintage Cave Cafe
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: ROASTED RACK OF LAMB ($34) AND CAPRESE DI AMERA TOMATO ($16) Vintage describes something as being of prime and superior quality. At Vintage Cave Cafe in Ala Moana Center, that’s exactly what…
June 17, 2018
Happy Days Chinese Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: TOFU WITH EGGPLANT & SALTED FISH CASSEROLE ($13.95) Many people find their “happy place” in a number of ways. It can be a physical escape like the beach or it can be…
June 10, 2018
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SEAFOOD PASTA ($24.95) Royal Hawaiian Center offers a plethora of exciting destinations that can easily occupy your day. Also within the confines of this charming, open-aired mall sits a grand selection of…
June 3, 2018
Fendu Boulangerie
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: LANAI CALAMANSI TART ($4.99) Nestled in the lush surroundings of Manoa Valley sits Fendu Boulangerie, a little bakery showcasing big flavors — with freshly baked breads, gourmet pizzas and sandwiches, and an…