All gluten-free panko are not created equal

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Oct. 20, 2020

There’s nothing like the light crispness that only panko can provide, yet it’s a texture that’s rare in gluten-free foods. Read more

Fish Crack’s dried fish sticks have addictive quality

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Oct. 6, 2020

Fish Crack is the work of Waianae fisherman Joshua Soares, who’s involved in every step of the process, from catching the fish to packing the finished product into resealable bags. Read more

Kau coffee fits into Starbucks’ specialty line

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Sept. 29, 2020

For 10 years, Kau has walked a solid line that bridges critical and commercial success with its presence in Starbucks’ Reserve line of coffees, seasonal small-lot specialty coffees from across the globe. Read more

Farmers Market Calendar: Sept. 2020

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• Sept. 22, 2020

A listing of farmers markets open to the public, courtesy Crave. Read more

Restaurant Week takes new form in 2020

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Sept. 15, 2020

Restaurant Week Hawai‘i usually runs for a week in November. The pandemic has forced a change of plans this year. Read more

Grok Coffee widens world of beans, brews for Oahu coffee fans

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Sept. 15, 2020

Folks seeking a perfectly prepared cup have long turned to Grok Coffee at the FarmLovers Kaka‘ako Farmers Market. The coffee — always locally roasted — adds a touch of luxury to the utilitarian act of food shopping during a pandemic. Read more

HiSAM’s Artizen among 40-plus Hawaii restaurants closed due to COVID-19

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Sept. 8, 2020

Artizen by MW, which for five years served breakfast and lunch in the picturesque downtown setting of the Hawaii State Art Museum, shut its doors for good Aug. 25. Read more

Kaiser High farmers market ordered to shut down due to complaint

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Sept. 1, 2020

The Friends of Kaiser PTSA Farmer’s Market, held Thursday afternoons in Kaiser High School’s parking lot, closed last week after a complaint was filed with the state Department of Education. Read more

Closure of Oahu restaurants brings higher-end food to casual settings

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Aug. 18, 2020

As the coronavirus continues to keep a number of Oahu restaurants closed, some chefs are turning to farmers markets to keep business going. Read more

Palama Holdings offers bulk sales to community during COVID-19

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Aug. 11, 2020

H&W Foodservice distributes food to such businesses as restaurants, care homes and golf courses. When these businesses can’t operate, distributors can’t move their inventory. Read more

Growing availability of frozen breadfruit fuels interest in the versatile, nutrient-rich food

• By Joleen Oshiro
• July 28, 2020

Among local crops, outside of kalo (taro), you’d be hard-pressed to find many foods with deeper cultural roots in Hawaii than ulu. Read more

Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill gives up spot at Pier 38 after 14 years

• By Joleen Oshiro
• July 28, 2020

The original Uncle’s restaurant at Pier 38 has closed to patrons after 14 years. Read more

It’s first stop Makiki, as Zippy’s ventures back into full restaurant service

• By Joleen Oshiro
• July 14, 2020

The first of Zippy’s 23 locations — 21 on Oahu and one each on Maui and the Big Island — reopened for in-house dining this week for the first time since the eatery closed its doors on March 17. Read more

Dana’s Restaurant and Catering keeps faith during trying times

• By Joleen Oshiro
• June 23, 2020

Make up your mind before ordering at Dana’s Restaurant and Catering. And not about whether you want lechon kawali or pork adobo. Read more

Aisles of Asian goods and a food hall highlight H Mart in Kakaako

• By Joleen Oshiro
• June 9, 2020

Arguably the biggest allure for Hawaii folks at the new H Mart in Kakaako is the selection of packaged items from Korea and other parts of Asia. Read more

EbiNomi takes the leap in Waikiki

• By Joleen Oshiro
• June 2, 2020

For Stewart Chung and his elementary school buddies, a renewed friendship developed into “projects,” their term for investment partnerships. Read more

Japan spared COVID-19’s first wave, so what now?

• By Ryusei Takahashi Japan Times
• May 28, 2020

By luck or by design, Japan has been spared a devastating outbreak of the coronavirus occurring in other parts of the world. Read more

Going Gluten-Free: Mix, match at will when making granola

• By Joleen Oshiro
• May 26, 2020

Granola is a perfect platform for shining a spotlight on oats, simply because it is ridiculously delicious — and ridiculously easy to make. Read more

Recipe: Bok choy, like Mom used to make

• By Joleen Oshiro
• May 26, 2020

Whole baby bok choy is quickly charred in a pan in very hot oil and drizzled at the end with shoyu. Done right, the result is a smoky, salty, still-crunchy veggie that’s almost decadent. Read more

Kakaako food distribution switches to walk-in pickups

• By Joleen Oshiro
• May 19, 2020

The free food distribution at Na Kupuna Makamae Center in Kakaako is switching from drive-thru format to walk-in pickup. Read more

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center steps up to help community

• By Joleen Oshiro
• May 19, 2020

With the help of community volunteers, the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center distributes 1,700 breakfast and lunch grab-and-go meals each weekday from four sites along the coast. Read more