Everyone in Hawaii has seen a destination wedding in the works, with elated couples posing for photos on the beaches of Waikiki and Ala Moana, while the tropical sun sets behind them. Although island weddings have become commonplace for kamaaina,…
With a fresh coat of paint and new management (since June 1), Siam Paradise in Kalihi has opened its doors again to the community. With a new concept and fresh outlook, part owner Jamm Bellapianta plans to offer a different…
With the ultimate goal to serve, and to do so with aloha, A Catered Experience covers all your party needs — and then some. Whether you’re trying to stay out of the kitchen during your next event, or hoping to…
There are many things to be excited about when it comes to Aloha Gourmet Food Trucks Hawaii. Not only is this innovative concept changing the way locals eat, throw a party and fund-raise, but the idea to unite various top-notch…
With graduation season right around the corner, family get-togethers soon can be found on nearly every corner. Now is the perfect time to think about what meals the happy graduate and loved ones will enjoy. If you want to forgo…
Providing dishes that emulate authentic flavors is the essence of Malee Thai Restaurant, owned by Ratchaneekorn “Jenny” Ayano. Ayano, who grew up in the restaurant industry, remembers living in Thailand with her parents and being immersed in Thai cuisine through…
When April Whiting-Haraguchi, owner and manager of Island Cafe & Amusements, set up shop in June 2015, she knew exactly what she aimed to accomplish. “I wanted to create a place where people could come and enjoy not just a…
Tiffany Ko, the owner of Fairwood Drive Inn & Pho 27 Cafe, wants to make one thing clear: Vietnamese cuisine is back and here to stay at Pho 27 Cafe. Additionally, the eatery’s revamped menu features Hong Kong cafe-style dishes.…
One term that’s often taken for granted here in Hawaii is “fresh seafood,” but at Paradise Seafood Market & Restaurant, the entire menu is centered on offering patrons the freshest foods that are maintained and prepared in the finest way…
Nearly five months ago, husband-and-wife team Abraham and Fay Samuel embarked on a mission to transport locals’ taste buds to the streets of their homeland by opening the first Ethiopian eatery in the state. Aside from a daily coffee ceremony…
