Feast Hawaiian style for lifesaving cause
The biggest fundraiser of the year for Habilitat returns again with generous portions of food and entertainment — all in the hopes of raising money for the nonprofit treatment center. 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
New mac-nut flavors rock tradition
Hawaii’s macadamia nuts have gone way beyond salted or chocolate-covered, and now Mauna Loa brand has launched flavors that old- timers likely never would have predicted: honey Sriracha and mango chipotle. Read more
Hawaii people and places win spots on food shows
When you see Hawaii represented on national TV, you feel proud, eh? Read more
Thai mom-and-pop cafe dishes up delicious spice
The Thai food at S&P Kitchen is vibrant, colorful, flavorful and as mild or spicy as you want it. Read more
New rides, food vendors await at 50th State Fair
The annual 50th State Fair starts this weekend with new rides including Speed and The Seven Seas, monster truck demos, circus acts and some new fun foods, all coming together at Aloha Stadium. Read more
Isle food producers are honored
Two lifetime achievement winners emerged from Saturday night’s TASTE Awards gala sponsored by the Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association. Read more
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Nico’s harborside grinds make way to Kailua
The straight-from-the-fish-auction furikake ahi and the famed Pier 38 fish burger featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” are now being served in Kailua. Read more
Applebee’s now open in Kapolei
Hawaii’s second Applebee’s Grill + Bar, at Ka Makana Alii in Kapolei, staged its grand opening Monday, after its soft opening a month ago. Read more
The Street food hall opens in International Market Place
Four food and drink concepts in The Street, a social hall with 12 new-to-Hawaii, chef-driven storefronts in the International Market Place, opened after a Hawaiian blessing Friday. Read more
At its root the Daikon Festival is all about gratitude
The Honbushin International Center in Mililani offers families the opportunity to harvest their own vegetable and sample different dishes. Read more
Banan stoked to land spot on Waikiki Beach
The founders of Banan next month will open a third location for their unique frozen treats at none other than the Royal Hawaiian Center. Read more
EARL serves up serious sandwiches
The serious craft sandwich experience is what EARL seeks to give customers at its small Kaimuki space. Read more
Cafe founder passing the torch
Cafe Laufer founder Cyrus Goo is giving longtime employee Melvin Avecilla a once-in-a-lifetime gift: ownership of the restaurant. Read more
Mother’s Day brunch debuts at Hawai‘i Convention Center
The Hawai‘i Convention Center’s inaugural Sunset Mele Mother’s Day Brunch will be a special experience. Read more
A mother’s love endures in a trove of tasty memories
This is the time of year we think about doing nice things for our mothers, but this story is about an enduring gift that a mother prepared for her family. Read more
Mediterranean restaurant expands across town
Moroccan and Lebanese food have been added to Kaimuki’s vibrant food scene now that Kan Zaman has expanded to a second location. Read more
Enjoy food and music galore at Nanakuli event
Those of us who fondly remember May Day ceremonies of past years, with all their pageantry, can once again be a part of the flowers, fun and food at Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Read more
Pai aims to uplift, inspire with innovative approach
Kevin Lee, sous-chef at Dovetail restaurant in New York when it was awarded its first Michelin star, opens his own Honolulu restaurant in a little more than a month. Read more
North Shore snapshot: Waiahole Poi Factory
Waiahole Poi Factory is a Windward Coast institution, family owned and operated since 1971. Read more
North Shore snapshot: Kahuku Superette
Kahuku Superette makes a bold claim on a banner on the rustic storefront: Home of the Original Poke Bowl. Read more
Duo’s barbecue biz is smokin’ in Kahuku
The huge red, white and blue HI-BBQ truck on the mauka side of Kamehameha Highway in Kahuku stands out mightily amid the verdant scenery, serving a variety of meats cooked low-and-slow in a smoker. Read more
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