This road house is the real deal
On a recent weekend, my family and I ventured to check out my old (but also new) college stomping grounds. Read more
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Toast of the town
The food court on H Mart Kakaako’s second level is a dangerous game. Read more
Satisfying cravings in Kapolei
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
An itch you can scratch
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
A family-friendly hall at the mall
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
A craving for Korean cuisine
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
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Get a pizza this
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
Coming Up AYCEs
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
In Da Club
Dining at golf course restaurants is a rare occurrence for me. I tend to feel out of place. Read more
Fabulous Filipino fare
It’s taken me nearly a year to visit PESO, and I’m sorry I haven’t gone sooner Read more
A culinary journey
It’s a season of “more” for The Kahala Hotel & Resort’s Huakai Chef Series — more dishes, more chefs, more “wow” factor. Read more
This Eatery Is My ‘Kapa’ Tea
Puns have been called a lazy form of humor, but I think the opposite. Read more
A little sweet, a little savory
I hate to admit it, but being a food writer doesn't mean I have my finger on the pulse of all the new eating places — our Crave editor, Kelli Shiroma Braiotta is the go-to on that. Read more
Dine like Turkish royalty
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe was — and still is — one of my favorite books. Read more
Tasty teppanyaki
Congratulations to Fuji Sushi & Teppanyaki on its official grand opening Jan. 3! Read more
Be ‘soba,’ be vigilant
Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar has been a staple since my college days. Read more
Prime time grinds
When visiting a new restaurant, it’s rare that I have a hard time deciding what to eat. Read more
A foodie fusion
As Taylor Swift and Boys Like Girls sang back in 2009, “Two is better than one.” Read more
Culinary power couples
James Beard Foundation’s Taste America series once again returns to the islands, just as it has since its inception three years ago, proving that Hawaii’s got the culinary chops to compete with global foodie hubs. Read more
Gotta go to Margotto
The occasions to dress up and go out sans child have been few and far between, so when the opportunity does arise, I jump at it. Read more
Look on the Sunny side of life
I couldn’t help but think of the Sesame Street theme song as we drove to Sunny Days along Monsarrat Avenue for brunch, specifically its housemade pancakes. Read more
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