I’m always on the lookout for great lunch deals since it’s hard to be out and about after 7 p.m. with a toddler in tow. I like places that give hearty helpings without skimping on quality or service, and Japanese-style yakiniku joint Han no Daidokoro did not disappoint. Read more
My life consists of myriad dining daydreams. When new restaurants open, I add them to my mental list of places to eat, but excuses pile up: life is busy, the hype needs to die down first, I should give them time to train their servers and perfect the menu. Read more
My finger hovered over Boca-Rota ($27.95) on the Uncle Bo’s Pupu Bar & Grill menu. This appetizer has been a favorite of mine since my college days, when friends and I would have a girls night out at Uncle Bo’s on Kapahulu. Read more
Normally, my columns start with a brief intro, then work their way through the featured restaurant’s menu (apps, mains, desserts), and conclude with something witty or funny (hopefully). Read more
On my list of favorite cuisines, Korean comes second only to Japanese (because if I don’t rank the food of my people as No. 1 what kind of Japanese would I be?). Read more
My favorite foodie, Crave editor Kelli Shiroma Braiotta, recently went to a media preview at Moonga Asian Bistro and shared some of her sushi haul with me — thank you, Kelli! Read more
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“This looks like a Filipino person’s house,” my husband whispered as we ascended the stairs to Mana + Pua at SALT At Our Kakaako. Read more
At just 15 months old, my daughter has already developed quite the palate — solely because my husband and I are too lazy to prep and puree separate meals and instead give her whatever we’re eating. Read more
Tiny Pyramid Bistro + Pastry Bar at Na Lama Kukui is quite the hidden gem. Read more
On a recent weekend, my family and I ventured to check out my old (but also new) college stomping grounds. Read more
The food court on H Mart Kakaako’s second level is a dangerous game. Read more
Whether at our Waterfront Plaza office or our Kapolei printing plant, there are no shortages of good eateries where I work. This means it’s pretty rare that I frequent the same place again and again. Read more
Scratch Kitchen is known for its local-style take on Southern comfort food, and fans of the Kakaako location will be happy to know that some of those dishes made their way to its new brick-and-mortar in Kapolei. Read more
Ah, the good, old days. I remember when Beer Lab HI was my go-to place for unique brews in the University area and at its now-closed Waipio location. Read more
The Korean Wave has been crashing on the shores of Hawaii for years now, and while the term normally refers to pop culture, I believe it’s transcended to include cuisine. Read more
There’s something about tomato sauce that I adore, so much so that it’s a staple in my family’s weekly meal prep: lasagna and pasta Read more
I’m changing things up a bit this week by starting off with a question. When it comes to buffet, how do you pronounce it? My husband says “buh-fay” but I say “boo-fay” — like Phoebe Buffay from Friends. Read more
Dining at golf course restaurants is a rare occurrence for me. I tend to feel out of place. Read more
It’s taken me nearly a year to visit PESO, and I’m sorry I haven’t gone sooner Read more
It’s a season of “more” for The Kahala Hotel & Resort’s Huakai Chef Series — more dishes, more chefs, more “wow” factor. Read more
Puns have been called a lazy form of humor, but I think the opposite. Read more
