Greek Fest offers ouzo, baklava, souvlaki and more
Opa! The 36th Annual Greek Festival is this weekend, with food, music and other cultural traditions available for all to enjoy. Read more
Erika Engle
Erika Engle has worked in Hawaii media since 1979. She writes “TheBuzz” column and additional stories about the restaurant and broader food service industries for "Crave" in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
She was named 2008 Small Business Journalist of the Year, City and County of Honolulu, by the U.S. Small Business Administration (Hawaii).
Prior to her newspaper days, Engle worked in radio and television.
Latest Stories by Erika Engle
Isle-forged chef chosen for battle at Bocuse d’Or
Hawaii-born chef Jeffery Hayashi will do battle against two other chefs as he attempts to represent the United States at the 2019 Bocuse d’Or culinary competition in France. Read more
Flavors of South found in Aiea
Hawaii may be the southernmost state in the U.S., but when Southern food is contemplated, it is not kalua pork and poi that fire up the salivary glands. Rather, it’s dishes like fried chicken, smothered pork chops, collard greens and cornbread. Read more
Outrigger’s Shore Bird Restaurant is closing next month
The 38-year-old Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort will close after serving diners Sept. 30. Read more
Waikiki’s Shore Bird restaurant to close next month
The 38-year-old Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort will close after serving diners on Sept. 30. Read more
Kapolei Commons puts big trucks within keiki’s reach
Big trucks like fire engines and cement mixers capture many a wee one’s imagination, but for most keiki, they are completely out of reach. That all changes Saturday this weekend at Kapolei Commons. Read more
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California Beach Rock n’ Sushi reopens in Aiea
Closed for nearly a year, California Beach Rock n’ Sushi — a Ward Avenue fixture for some 20 years — has reopened in Aiea. Read more
Almost pau: Ono Hawaiian Foods bows out after 57 years
Ono Hawaiian Foods will serve its last customers in a little more than a week after nearly six decades in business. The walls of the Kapahulu restaurant are covered with all 57 years of that history, including celebrity head shots, snapshots of founding family members, old concert posters and more. Read more
Korean festival samples flavors of culture
The 16th Annual Korean Festival will present hot and popular entertainers from Korea, as well as hot and not-so-spicy isle-favorite foods, with attractions for islanders of all ages. Read more
Uncle Clay’s taking shave ice, aloha to Ala Moana
A small Aina Haina institution soon will hit the big time as Uncle Clay’s House of Pure Aloha expands to Ala Moana Center. Read more
Longtime Honolulu Magazine owner ‘raised the bar’ for isle journalism
The longtime owner of Honolulu Magazine “raised the bar” for island journalists in the 1970s and ’80s, his colleagues say. Read more
Artizen debuts menu at HiSAM First Friday event
Artizen by MW — the restaurant at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum — will serve up tasty treats during First Friday while jazz guitarist Shoji Ledward will provide some entertainment. Read more
Cheesecake Factory to open in Kapolei mall
Hawaii’s second Cheesecake Factory restaurant will open Sept. 19 at Ka Makana Ali‘i in Kapolei. Read more
Dean’s Drive Inn a family eatery
“Local boy, local food,” is Dean’s motto, and the menu is chock-full of local favorites, from loco moco and teri chicken to burgers and salads. Read more
3 women, wine and a pizza place
When Appetito Craft Pizza and Wine Bar opens in mid-October, it will be the first of WDI International’s Hawaii restaurants to be led by a female general manager, female chef and female beverage director. Read more
Hawaii woman cut from ‘Food Network Star’
Falling short on a mock TV show about twists on Game Day classic foods got Amy Pottinger eliminated from “Food Network Star” on the episode aired tonight. Read more
Ewa residents to showcase talents at hoike
Cool and refreshing treats like acai bowls and fruity Samoan vaifala, and carnival-style eats like funnel cakes, fully loaded french fries and popcorn whose aroma will pull you toward it by the nose are just some of the fun foods to be found at the “Ewa’s Got Talent” Hoakalei Hoike event Saturday. Read more
California coast cuisine to get island infusion
A week from today, Herringbone becomes the newest restaurant operating on the Grand Lanai at the International Market Place, with its Southern California vibe, a replica beluga whale skeleton over the bar and dishes designed by celebrity chef Brian Malarkey. Read more
New Hawaii products unveiled at food industry event
A wealth of new Hawaii products was unveiled at the recent Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo at Blaisdell Center. Read more
Humans can also enjoy Canine Game Day in Kapolei
Canine Game Day 2017 may be designed with dogs in mind, but food and drink for people are also on the list of attractions for Saturday’s event at Coral Crater Adventure Park. Read more
New apps beef up food explorations
New players in the restaurant-finder app game have launched in the Hawaii market and each brings something different to the table. Neither is supported by advertising sales. Read more
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