June 8, 2014
Wailana Coffee House
Hawaii during the 1950s was a time where Hawaiian print shirts, sarong dresses and tropical flowers were deemed “fashion forward.” Poolside “Tiki” parties were the talk of the town, complete with tropical drinks adorned with little pink umbrellas. And it…
June 1, 2014
Kit n Kitchen
Connoisseurs of contemporary cuisine are enthusiastic about the eclectic variety of options at Kit n Kitchen. The menu seems almost limitless, ranging from classic comfort food to edible masterpieces boasting a rustic, earthy appeal. There’s also no shortage of savory…
May 25, 2014
Chef Chai
The spaciously modern dining area at Chef Chai offers a contemporary look and feel. Light and glass accents of Swarovski crystal pendants, glass bubbles and chandeliers complement the casual elegance of this 4,100-square-foot establishment. Interior designer Sukamorn Chuen Yee also…
May 18, 2014
Hy's Steak House
The defining element in Hawaii’s dining scene is its magnificent expansion of variety, where chefs are determined to succeed and new restaurants are eager to lure patrons in an instant. While the variety is enticing, however, dining enthusiasts more often…
May 11, 2014
Genki Sushi
Genki Sushi has always been a mecca of sorts for sushi purists. Aside from accentuating the flavor of the fish in its selections, the restaurant chain has also kept pace with the postmodern flair of innovative sushi concepts, as evidenced…
May 4, 2014
Little Village Noodle House
It’s midday and the streets of Chinatown — usually flooded with all walks of life — are practically empty. This blanket of solitude is uncanny and surreal. Yet, it all makes sense, for just behind the glass doors of Little…
April 27, 2014
La Palme D'or
Celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day with Patisserie La Palme D’or, an elite pastry shop in Ala Moana Center. Owned and operated by Hiromi Tanaka, the patisserie is centered around a Japanese pastry concept that combines the crème de la crème…
April 13, 2014
Larry's Bakery
To the Class of 2014, Larry’s Bakery salutes you. As one of life’s many chapters draws to a close, graduates are left to relish the glory of accomplishment before embarking on new paths ahead. Simply put, sweet success is divine,…
April 6, 2014
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Two scoops of aloha go into every creation at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, a restaurant chain that has flourished for nearly four decades and is still going strong. With approximately 60 Hawaii franchises, L&L has expanded to the Mainland and has…
March 30, 2014
Seoul Garden Yakiniku
Release your inner carnivore at Seoul Garden Yakiniku, an authentic Korean establishment on Kapiolani Boulevard. Since owner Yun Hee Im opened the restaurant for business a little more than a decade ago, both locals and Korean natives alike have been…