March 24, 2019
Formaggio Wine Bar
Wine and dine elegantly yet casually at Formaggio Wine Bar. With two locations, one in Kailua and the other in Market City Shopping Center, there is now double the chance to enjoy the restaurant which offers tongue tickling wines and…
February 24, 2019
Formaggio Wine Bar
Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but couples seeking the perfect year-round spot for a lovers’ rendezvous will find their heart’s desire at Formaggio Wine Bar. “It’s an intimate, dark setting, very romantic,” says Niraj Maskey, who owns Formaggio with…
January 27, 2019
Formaggio Wine Bar, Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and passionate greeting cards are quickly filling stores’ shelves in preparation for the most loved and hated day of February — Valentine’s Day. For many, Feb. 14 is a time to show their other half just…
December 30, 2018
Formaggio Wine Bar, Sekiya's Restaurant
Whether 2018 has been the best year yet or one that you are happy to leave behind, welcoming the new year is always exciting, as it’s the perfect time to create goals and plans that will make the next better…
November 25, 2018
Formaggio Wine Bar
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: PESTO-SHRIMP LINGUINI ($24.95) Tucked away in the lower level of Market City Shopping Center, coming in from the Kaimuki Avenue entrance, is a delectable hidden gem serving up French-Italian cuisine and indulgent…
April 3, 2016
Formaggio Wine Bar
Hidden within Market City Shopping Center’s lower level is Formaggio Wine Bar, a quaint and romantic eatery ideal for reveling in a delicious meal. Inspired by Italian, French and even some local cuisine, Formaggio is perfect for any occasion —…
March 1, 2016
Formaggio Wine Bar
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Barbecue Pork Belly Pizza ($15.50) If a quiet night in doesn’t suit you at the moment, opt for a delicious and lively night out at Formaggio Wine Bar. In addition to offering…
January 18, 2016
Formaggio Wine Bar
As one of the rustic signs adorning the wall of Formaggio Wine Bar suggests, its patrons are encouraged to “Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much.” In addition to offering 70-80 varieties of wine, including some introduced via customers’ suggestions, Formaggio…
December 14, 2015
Formaggio Wine Bar, Makino Chaya
One thing I rarely hear anyone disagree with is the pure molten magic of melted cheese — oozing out of grilled cheese sandwiches, topping mouthwatering pizza slices and sizzling over lasagna. Well, the Swiss were clever enough to take this…
October 18, 2015
Formaggio Wine Bar
Don’t let the front entrance of Formaggio Wine Bar fool you. Behind the blacked-out glass is an unexpected, intricately designed, vintage European wine cellar-inspired interior. Add gourmet cuisine, a global array of wines (around 70 different types) and live music,…