Chef Chai, a pleasingly sophisticated restaurant situated along Kapiolani Boulevard in Honolulu, is the brainchild of famed chef Chai Chaowasaree. Using the knowledge he gleaned from his youth searching for fresh ingredients in the community markets of Bangkok to use…
As esteemed chef Chai Chaowasaree reflects on his 30 years of culinary achievements, he counts his blessings. Chaowasaree started with almost nothing after coming to Hawaii from Thailand about three decades ago, but he managed to open award-winning restaurants, launch…
Tonight brings the full moon, and with it an opportunity to see a legendary Hawaiian musician perform with his own hula halau in a deliciously intimate setting. Robert Cazimero and members of his award-winning Halau Na Kamalei o Lililehua will…
There is always something mouthwatering and exciting to discover when you visit Chef Chai. A delightfully upscale restaurant centrally located at Pacifica Honolulu on Kapiolani Boulevard, this dining establishment is the brainchild of acclaimed owner and chef Chai Chaowasaree. Admired…
One of the many things people can do throughout the holidays is dress up. Sure, some dress well all year round, but this is the time to get ultra glamorous or even silly and fun (cue the ugly Christmas sweaters…
Each year, foodies all over Oahu look forward to Restaurant Week as eagerly as hula aficionados anticipate the Merrie Monarch. The weeklong festival, which takes place each November, is a mouthwatering celebration of Hawaii’s unique cuisine. Though November has come…
Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” This old adage encourages the power of positive thinking and holds true when trying to accomplish even the smallest of goals. If there is anyone that knows…
It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important,” wrote Arthur Conan Doyle, author of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. This notion rings true in many aspects of life, even when it…
Chef Chai Chaowasaree, known for his award-winning Hawaii regional cuisine, celebrates 30 years of the restaurant business in Hawaii next month. Since opening his first restaurant in Waikiki in 1988, the Thai-born chef has built a global following for his…