A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SHORT RIBS SPECIAL ($12.50) with Serena Valdez For nearly 80 years, People’s Cafe has been serving delicious local Hawaiian and Filipino dishes in downtown Honolulu. It may be easy to overlook when…
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining…
Tripe may be hard to stomach for some, as it is the stomach lining of an animal’s belly, after all, but sometimes we have to avert from our squeamish ways and take it all in full throttle. Beef tripe is…
Home-cooked meals courtesy of grandma often prove to be the best time to indulge. The familiar flavors of childhood instantly stir nostalgic memories that enhance every bite. Conveniently located in Downtown Honolulu, People’s Cafe serves an extensive menu of home-style…
Mabuhay! Have you been to a Filipino gathering lately? Well, if not, you’re missing out — big time! Whether it be a birthday party or a dinner with family and friends, expect a feast. First and foremost, the spotlight shines…
At the root of every meal are the shared experiences we enjoy when eating with friends and family. Here in Hawaii, communal dining is what we thrive on. People’s Cafe is not only serving delicious local Hawaiian and Filipino dishes,…
When People’s Cafe temporarily closed its doors last year, some customers were reeling, unsure where they would go for their fix of Hawaiian food. Luckily, it reopened last September, after taking a few months to complete a number of renovations.…
March has crept up on us, and St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner — March 17 to be exact. And I’m sure you know what that means. It’s time to sport your green, drink up, be merry and…
Homemade desserts that comfort and warm the soul are hard to come by, but at People’s Cafe on Pali Highway there’s no shortage of sweets made by Araceli Urbina. “She makes all of the desserts herself,” says head chef Tomas…
In the eyes of a devout food enthusiast, nothing says “Hawaii” more than a festive spread of “ono kine grindz,” including a bowl of sticky poi with a lot of texture, lomi salmon bursting with refreshing flavor, hearty kalua pig…