February 11, 2024
MW Restaurant
MW Restaurant co-owner and pastry chef Michelle Karr-Ueoka describes how travel often inspires the new dishes created by her husband, co-owner and chef Wade Ueoka. His recent travels to Japan inspired a pan-seared opakapaka dish with lobster uni sauce, locally…
October 23, 2023
MW Restaurant
At a Hawaii family potluck, the Chinese uncle, the Filipina auntie, the Hawaiian tutu, the Korean friend and others present a mix of foods. Each unique item blends on the plate, creating a balance of flavors and representing the characteristic…
August 6, 2023
MW Restaurant
Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Wade Ueoka and Michelle Karr-Ueoka, MW Restaurant (M for Michelle and W for Wade — get it?) is celebrating a major milestone this month. Its 10-year anniversary event takes place 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 27…
April 9, 2023
MW Restaurant
With Administrative Professionals Day coming up on Wednesday, April 26, the team at MW Restaurant has crafted a flavorful takeaway menu to help celebrate those who keep businesses and offices running smoothly. Guests can look forward to the immersive dining…
February 12, 2023
Artizen by MW, MW Restaurant
ANNE LEE speaks with MW Restaurant and Artizen by MW co-owner MICHELLE KARR-UEOKA James Beard Foundation announced semifinalists for its 2023 awards on Jan. 25. Eleven Hawaii chefs were recognized, including MW Restaurant’s Michelle Karr-Ueoka, who was selected as a…
July 3, 2022
MW Restaurant
Collaboration is key when it comes to setting and raising the culinary bar, and MW Restaurant continues to read the tea leaves and create memorable themed-dining experiences in collaboration with skilled industry partners to the delight of local diners. Offered…
March 21, 2021
Artizen by MW, MW Restaurant
ANNE LEE speaks with MW Restaurant and Artizen by MW chefs/owners MICHELLE KARR~UEOKA and WADE UEOKA After closing its doors at Hawaii State Art Museum last August, Artizen by MW just reopened at Velocity Honolulu on Feb. 13 — and…
September 13, 2020
MW Restaurant
ANNE LEE speaks with MW Restaurant chef WADE UEOKA and MW Restaurant pastry chef MICHELLE KARR-UEOKA What makes the M and the W in MW Restaurant? Husband-and-wife team chef Wade Ueoka and pastry chef Michelle Karr-Ueoka. Together, they bring nearly…
May 3, 2020
MW Restaurant
ANNE LEE speaks with MW Restaurant owners MICHELLE KARR~UEOKA & WADE UEOKA The landscape of Hawaii’s restaurant industry has evolved quite a bit since the start of COVID-19, but local eating houses have adapted to keep customers safe, happy and…
March 22, 2020
MW Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: MW TO-GO MENU Ordering takeout is the latest mandate and MW Restaurant has you covered. Like many of Hawaii’s restaurants, MW is staying on its toes to better serve hungry patrons. There…
