June 15, 2014
Larry's Bakery
Hear the words “Larry’s Bakery,” and most likely your taste buds have already begun to salivate. For almost five decades, the family run business has served the community its specialty pastries, cakes, cookies, pies and more, all made from scratch.…
June 8, 2014
Aloha Crepes
Thinking back more than five years ago to when Richard Monroe first opened Aloha Crepes at Waimalu Shopping Center , a humorous memory comes to mind. “We had not even officially opened yet and were struggling with what to name…
May 25, 2014
Anytime Cafe
For the past four years, there have been many factors that led to popular eatery Anytime Cafe’s success. Dedicated to using the freshest ingredients with classic cooking methods, the restaurant also turns to Lee Kum Kee’s high-quality, Asian-inspired sauces to…
May 18, 2014
Kung Fu Tea
With more than 20 locations spread across the nation, and 20 more to come by the year’s end, Taiwanese-style teashop Kung Fu Tea has fast become one of the nation’s most successful and celebrated establishments. Specializing in an array of…
May 4, 2014
Mac 24/7 Bar & Restaurant
In today’s competitive, unforgiving market economy, running a restaurant can sometimes feel like one, big ultimatum: Perform extraordinary well or pack up your knives. Rising to the challenge, MAC 24/7 Bar & Restaurant makes success look easy with its roster…
April 27, 2014
Agnes' Portuguese Bake Shop
Tucked away in the charming beach town of Kailua, Agnes’ Portuguese Bake Shop has been a favorite of both locals and visitors alike for more than 45 years. Famous for its bountiful line of varied confections including homemade sweetbreads, Danish…
April 13, 2014
Nabeya Maido
Walking into Nabeya Maido, adorned with its charming wooden wall decor and rustic handmade tables, one cannot help but feel at home. As Honolulu’s newest hot pot restaurant, Nabeya Maido celebrated its official grand opening last Friday, eager to introduce…
April 6, 2014
Kaimuki's Boston Pizza
When it comes to authentic, Neapolitan-style pizza, Kaimuki’s Boston Pizza stands a few pies above the rest. For more than 14 years, the pizzeria has served customers with its hand-crafted, savory pies, made completely from scratch. Owned by self-proclaimed pizza…
March 30, 2014
Hung Won Seafood Restaurant
Complete with a festive lion dance, elaborate fireworks and plenty of appetizing Cantonese-style dishes to go around, last Sunday’s grand opening of Hung Won Seafood Restaurant created quite the scene in an otherwise quiet Kaimuki neighborhood. Hung Won’s recent relaunch…
March 23, 2014
Chogajib Korean Restaurant
It’s no secret that as consumers, we like when things are real. From designer handbags to diamond rings, the authenticity of a product is often one its most valuable assets. Nowhere does this hold especially true than the culinary world.…