January 7, 2018
Kau Kau Grill
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: “TRUST US SPECIAL” WITH TWO SCOOPSOF KRAZY RICE ($19) Just because the holiday season is over doesn’t mean you have to stop feasting on indulgent fare. If you’re looking to continue the…
December 31, 2017
Aloha Salads
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: ONO ISLAND AHI SALAD When making your 2018 fitness and weight loss resolutions, take comfort in knowing that you won’t have to sacrifice taste when planning your healthy diet for the new…
December 24, 2017
Hoku's
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SEAFOOD LINGUINI ($42) Like a bright star for which Hoku’s at The Kahala Hotel & Resort is named after, the eatery shines brighter than ever leading into the new year with a…
December 17, 2017
Makino Waikiki
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: 35TH ANNIVERSARY BUFFET SPECIAL Toru Makino, owner of Makino Waikiki — formerly Crab House Makino — wants to say thank you to the restaurant’s loyal customers over the past 35 years. Having…
December 11, 2017
Big Island Candies
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: GREEN GLISTEN BOX ($26 AT ALA MOANA CENTER LOCATION) The beloved shortbread cookies and melt-in-your-mouth chocolates from Big Island Candies have become such an island staple that you’ve probably found yourself, on…
November 26, 2017
Flour & Barley
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: BRAISED SHORT RIBS “OSSOBUCO” ($28) When Dining Out recently met with Flour & Barley’s general manager Nick Meisner and chef de cuisine Royce Arakaki, there were so many things to catch up…
November 19, 2017
Cafa Kaila
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: BELGIAN WAFFLE ($20.95 WITH ALL THE FRUIT ADD-ONS) It’s no secret that breakfast is a thing — it’s trending. And while there are endless hot spots to choose from to devour an…
November 12, 2017
Heavenly Island Lifestyle
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: HEAVENLY’S ORGANIC VEGGIE & BEANS LOCO MOCO ($15.50 BREAKFAST, $17 REGULAR) Heavenly Island Lifestyle, the quaint Waikiki eatery and cafe tucked away inside Shore line Hotel Waikiki, is very different from its…
November 5, 2017
Ninja Sushi
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEKai??i??S HOUSE SPECIAL: TORNADO MAKI ($9.25) There’s been a shift in the sushi trend over the years. What were once delicate and simple raw-fish offerings in Japan have transitioned to ingredient-packed rolls made with colorful…
October 29, 2017
Camellia Buffet
There are only a handful of eateries on the island where one could confidently say they got their money’s worth in the amount and quality of food they ate. And one of those places has always been Camellia Buffet on…