March 1, 2016
Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
Stepping into Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop and out of the busy bustle from Smith Street is a complete change in atmosphere. Hanging lights brighten up the quaint restaurant, which surprisingly fits a good number of tables and chairs. There…
January 25, 2016
Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
Located in Chinatown on Smith Street sits down town’s most beloved brunch spot — Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop. The eatery, which opened in July 2015, boasts lots of eclectic flavors, especially Southern-style dishes inspired by the travels of owner…
December 20, 2015
Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
Scratch Kitchen and Bake Shop owner and executive chef Brian Chan is a big fan of Southern cuisine, so it’s no surprise he came up with drool-worthy Creole Shrimp n’ Grits ($14) to put on his brunch menu. The dish…
July 19, 2015
Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
It’s the middle of the morning — not quite breakfast or lunch — but that hasn’t stopped a steady flow of eager diners from walking through the doors of Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop. As some settle down at tables,…
June 21, 2015
Il Lupino, Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
In Italian, the word pappare means “to gobble up,” an action that we all can relate to in our deepest bouts of hunger. The phrase also is where pappardelle pasta gets its name from, as the Italians must have known…
May 19, 2015
Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
I have to admit, before I even arrived at Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop in downtown Honolulu, my expectations already were high. Since opening last July, the hole-in-the-wall eatery has created quite a buzz around town. So, I was really…
April 5, 2015
Cake Works, Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
Happy Easter! No matter how you choose to spend this special day, it’s definitely a sign that spring has sprung! For the avid food enthusiasts who have been saving their appetites for Easter brunch, today is the day to splurge.…
March 15, 2015
Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
When Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop owner and executive chef Brian Chan spends time away from the Islands, he loves to soak up different cultures by trying various regional cuisines. Much like having a virtual recipe book stashed away in…
February 1, 2015
Formaggio Wine Bar, Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
I’ll bet the most pressing topic up for debate this weekend is the Super Bowl. For many, the debate will be about this year’s combatants and which team will win, the Seattle Seahawks or the New England Patriots. Others will…
January 11, 2015
Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
When chef Brian Chan opened Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop in July last year, his goal was to create a brunch concept with food that was both “something I’d like to eat but couldn’t find anywhere else” and crafted, appropriately,…
