Ruth’s Chris ventures to Kauai
Ruth’s Chris Steak House will open its sixth isle location at Kauai’s The Shops at Kukui‘ula in the fall, as Hawaii restaurateur Randy Schoch expands his domain. 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.
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Texas barbecue chain names second Hawaii franchisee
Seventy-five-year-old family business Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has named Danny Mabalot as its second Hawaii franchisee. Read more
Three Hawaiian islands make list of top 5 U.S. destinations
Maui, Hawaii island and Oahu are ranked second, third and fourth, respectively, as the top U.S. destinations in the annual TripAdvisor.com Travelers’ Choice Awards. Read more
St. Patrick’s Day turns downtown into a bacchanalia
A St. Patrick’s Day tradition in downtown Honolulu will mark its 30th anniversary today with a sea of people wearing green. Read more
Senia, Vino miss cut for James Beard award finals
Senia restaurant and Vino Italian Tapas & Wine Bar in Honolulu missed the cut to become finalists for a James Beard Award. Read more
No Hawaii finalists for James Beard Awards
Senia restaurant and Vino Italian Tapas & Wine Bar in Honolulu missed the cut to become finalists for a James Beard Award. Read more
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A very different island cuisine awaits on chef’s next tour
Fermented shark, smoked puffin and whale kebabs. Read more
Food trucks are stars of grand-opening event
Food is not only part of celebrations, it can be a cause for celebration, as it will be in Laie on Saturday at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Read more
Founder of Greens & Vines handing reins to new owners
Some 13 years after her husband’s health scare changed her life and built the foundation for an unusual restaurant business, Sylvia Thompson is ready to retire. Read more
Owners put downtown brewpub up for sale
Open for about a year, Palate Craft & Eatery at 1121 Bethel St. is on the market, being sold by industry veterans and partners Troy Terorotua and Pat Kashani. Read more
Downtown brewpub is put on market
Open for about a year, Palate Craft & Eatery at 1121 Bethel Street is on the market, being sold by industry veterans and partners Troy Terorotua and Pat Kashani. Read more
Waialua carnival to feature food and lots of fun
The long-lamented chow fun from the former Sagara Store will be among popular local dishes sold at the Waialua Carnival starting this evening and running through the weekend. Read more
21 new restaurants vying for industry group’s honor
Twenty-one new Oahu restaurants are in the running for the inaugural Hawaii Restaurant Association award for new restaurant of the year. Read more
Butterfish is best at Teishoku
Teishoku restaurant in Kapalama serves traditional Japanese dishes including curry, ramen, sushi, sashimi, nigiri and local favorites including poke bowls, as well as teishoku-style meals served with salad, appetizers, rice and miso soup. Read more
Maui’s Simeon eliminated from ‘Top Chef’
Simeon said his future will involve opening a new, 80-seat restaurant in Wailea by the end of the year. Read more
Kamehameha Schools’ yearly hoolaulea will feature island treats for all the senses
Favorite island fare, a country store, hands-on cultural activities, entertainment and fun for keiki will fill Kamehameha Schools at the 92nd Annual Ho‘olaule‘a on Saturday. Read more
Hawaii chefs will regale famed James Beard House
Many Hawaii chefs have cooked at the Beard House over the years, but there has been a marked upward trend. Read more
Senia, Vino semifinalists for James Beard awards
The semifinalists were selected from among some 24,000 entries. The foundation will announce the final nominees March 15. Read more
Local vendors offer tastes of paradise at new block party
The first Lokahi Festival Waikiki will celebrate local culture and small businesses and give visitors and kamaaina the opportunity to enjoy local flavors, handcrafts and other businesses’ wares. Read more
2 Honolulu restaurants nominated for James Beard Awards
Senia, long-planned and recently opened by chefs Chris Kajioka and Anthony Rush, and Vino, run by master sommelier Chuck Furuya, have been nominated for 2017 James Beard Awards in separate categories. Read more
Isle restaurateur to cook at Beard House
Maui chef and restaurateur Sheldon Simeon will realize a dream when he cooks for a sold-out crowd at the famed James BeardHouse next week. Read more
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