Viaggio Honolulu finds new purpose following coronavirus shutdown
When takeout doesn’t work out, what’s a restaurant to do? Revamp the menu, grab a few catering jobs? Not at Viaggio Honolulu. Read more
Betty Shimabukuro
Betty Shimabukuro served as the editorial page writer at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and the editor of the Star-Advertiser's weekly food section, Crave. She has worked in newspapers in Guam, Florida and California, in positions from news reporting and editing to page layout.
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Chefs of Honolulu’s Senia score spots as James Beard finalists
Chris Kajioka and Anthony Rush of Honolulu’s Senia restaurant are finalists in the James Beard Foundation Awards. Read more
‘Aloha Challenge’ aims to raise $250K for Hawaii restaurant workers through song
The Kokua Restaurant Workers’ Fund campaign aims to raise $250,000 for laid-off restaurant and bar workers. Read more
Kau Kau Box a collaboration between Oahu food businesses
The Kau Kau Box partners Gourmet Events with its sister company, Aloha Hospitality Professionals, and chef Moumen El Hajji of Pacific In-Flight Catering. Read more
Recipe: Humble sardines bring on flavor
Sardines are a noble, if humble, protein. They’re inexpensive, and their cans are flat — easy to stack in the pantry. Read more
Aloha in action on Oahu despite COVID-19 fears
Many in Hawaii’s food industry, although facing tough times themselves, are supporting the needy, health care workers and first responders. Read more
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By Request: The kitchen as a classroom
Your kids. Gotta love ’em. But they’ve been home such a loooong time. And they’re going to be home for a loooong time more. Read more
Central Pacific Bank Foundation helps ‘Keep Hawaii Cooking’ with $300K pledged
It only took three days for the Central Pacific Bank Foundation to raise $100,000 with its “Keep Hawaii Cooking” campaign. Read more
By Request: Egg cups, every way
No one expects our coronavirus problems to be over by Easter, but at least the April 12 holiday provides a little sense of normalcy, a chance to celebrate, even if it is just in our own homes. Read more
Dining To-Go: Duke’s Waikiki, Hula Grill Waikiki, Barrio Cafe
Take a look at what some restaurants are doing the weather the current coronavirus crisis on Oahu. Read more
Hawaii chef group helps get food to hungry
Foodland donated boxes of packaged meals. The Hilton Hawaiian Village sent 25 pallets of meat, fish and produce. Read more
Central Pacific Bank offers to pay half of takeout bills from select Hawaii restaurants
The Central Pacific Bank Foundation is offering to split the bill for takeout, drive-thru or delivery offers from a list of local restaurants. Read more
Restaurant group drafts petition seeking state help
The Hawaii Restaurant Association has sent out an urgent plea for signatures on a petition seeking state government help so that restaurants may sustain themselves through the COVID-19 crisis. Read more
Hawaii chef Lee Anne Wong survives on ‘Top Chef All Stars’
It was a tough first week for chef Lee Anne Wong on the debut episode of “Top Chef All Stars.” Read more
Hawaii restaurants face heart-rending decisions amid coronavirus outbreak
In an industry normally built on fellowship and good times, the mood turned to heartbreak Wednesday as many restaurants and bars had to release most of their employees. Read more
Hawaii restaurants, bars face up to new restrictions
They knew it was probably coming, but restaurant and bar owners still were struggling to respond Tuesday after Gov. David Ige mandated the closure of bars and strongly suggested that restaurants close their dining rooms. Read more
By Request: A hearty pantry helps create sense of security
With the coronavirus situation worsening constantly, it’s hard to know exactly what to do these days, but stocking your pantry can provide a sense of security. Read more
Isle restaurants in survival mode and scrambling to avoid closure
For Hawaii’s restaurateurs, these last few weeks have been a day-to-day struggle to stay on an even keel. Read more
Pau Hana Patrol: Foodland Farms offers drinks reflecting Pearl City
Foodland Farms opened in Central Oahu last year with a full bar, focused less on wine and more on local beers on draft and craft cocktails. Read more
Hawaii chefs, Honolulu bar named James Beard semifinalists
Honolulu’s Senia restaurant scored two spots Wednesday on the list of semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Foundation culinary awards. Read more
Hawaii chefs, Honolulu bar named James Beard semifinalists
Honolulu’s Senia restaurant scored two spots on the James Beard Foundation list of semifinalists for its prestigious culinary awards, announced this morning. Read more
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