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Ah, the good, old days. I remember when Beer Lab HI was my go-to place for unique brews in the University area and at its now-closed Waipio location. Read more
Ah, the good, old days. I remember when Beer Lab HI was my go-to place for unique brews in the University area and at its now-closed Waipio location. Read more
The Korean Wave has been crashing on the shores of Hawaii for years now, and while the term normally refers to pop culture, I believe it’s transcended to include cuisine. Read more
There’s something about tomato sauce that I adore, so much so that it’s a staple in my family’s weekly meal prep: lasagna and pasta Read more
I’m changing things up a bit this week by starting off with a question. When it comes to buffet, how do you pronounce it? My husband says “buh-fay” but I say “boo-fay” — like Phoebe Buffay from Friends. Read more
Dining at golf course restaurants is a rare occurrence for me. I tend to feel out of place. Read more
It’s taken me nearly a year to visit PESO, and I’m sorry I haven’t gone sooner Read more
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It’s a season of “more” for The Kahala Hotel & Resort’s Huakai Chef Series — more dishes, more chefs, more “wow” factor. Read more
Puns have been called a lazy form of humor, but I think the opposite. Read more
I hate to admit it, but being a food writer doesn't mean I have my finger on the pulse of all the new eating places — our Crave editor, Kelli Shiroma Braiotta is the go-to on that. Read more
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe was — and still is — one of my favorite books. Read more
Congratulations to Fuji Sushi & Teppanyaki on its official grand opening Jan. 3! Read more
Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar has been a staple since my college days. Read more
When visiting a new restaurant, it’s rare that I have a hard time deciding what to eat. Read more
As Taylor Swift and Boys Like Girls sang back in 2009, “Two is better than one.” Read more
James Beard Foundation’s Taste America series once again returns to the islands, just as it has since its inception three years ago, proving that Hawaii’s got the culinary chops to compete with global foodie hubs. Read more
The occasions to dress up and go out sans child have been few and far between, so when the opportunity does arise, I jump at it. Read more
I couldn’t help but think of the Sesame Street theme song as we drove to Sunny Days along Monsarrat Avenue for brunch, specifically its housemade pancakes. Read more
“Look at the picture I just sent you,” said my husband, who was sitting across from me at Kanoya Sushi Grill & Bar. Read more
“Where’s the knife?” I whispered to my husband as we waited for our food at Whiskey Smoke 808 in Kaneohe. Read more
This past weekend, my family and I were getting ready to head to Pearlridge Center for a little outing. Read more
On a recent weekend, my family and I went to Uniqlo to pick up new mesh onesies for our daughter, as she outgrew the ones we originally got for her. Read more