June 2, 2013
Regal Bakery
Along with sunshine, surf and Spam, there are few things the people of Hawaii love more than something delectably sweet. Considered national treasures, desserts such as the malasada, cream puff and pumpkin crunch sell out of bakeries every day. Now,…
May 26, 2013
Ige's Restaurant & 19th Puka
For years, diners from all across the island have been coming to Aiea’s famed Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka. Popular for its local-style, comfort food, the eatery now welcomes its customers to stop by for lunch Tuesday through Friday from…
May 19, 2013
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
With graduation season upon us, many are quickly their calendars to attend ceremonies and celebratory gatherings galore. To help ease the food-planning process, one of Hawaii’s most cherished eateries, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, invites all to take advantage of its catering…
May 12, 2013
HASR Bistro
As many families gather today to celebrate and show thanks to the mothers in their lives, Terry Kakazu, co-owner of HASR Bistro, reflects with a particularly joyful heart. “My mother was the reason why I started this place,” says Kakazu,…
May 5, 2013
Rakuen Lounge
When Rakuen Lounge first opened in Honolulu’s famed Chinatown district almost two years ago, it was the only sushi restaurant in the area. Since then, although similar establishments have come and gone, Rakuen Lounge still remains at the top of…
April 28, 2013
Pomaikai Ballrooms
Perhaps the only thing better than a great meal is having a beautiful place to enjoy it with family and friends. Nowhere else is such a belief so strongly agreed upon than among the beautiful islands of Hawaii. So it…
April 21, 2013
Magoo's Pizza
When Gilbert Sakaguchi opened his first Magoo’s pizzeria on the famous Waikiki strip more than 40 years ago, he had no idea what success the business would bring. “Even for a small space, they would sometimes do more than 400…
April 14, 2013
Heijouen
Take traditional Japanese yakiniku and add some of Korea’s favorite home-cooked dishes, and the result is Heijouen, one of the newest additions to Hawaii’s dining scene. Part of a chain of restaurants, Heijouen is the first one of its kind…
March 31, 2013
Restaurant Epic
“I love to cook what I like to eat,” says Brian Chan, regarding what inspires the menu at his eatery, Restaurant Epic. As the chef and owner, Chan takes pride in meticulously hand-picking each menu item. Interestingly, however, what diners…
March 24, 2013
Monsoon India
BY MICHELLE LEE As the international food market continues to thrive in Hawaii, the world becomes smaller and smaller with thousands of different appetites intermingling on a daily basis. Recently, a cluster of Indian restaurants by the name of Monsoon…
