Cravings: Redondo’s introduces Aloha ‘Aina beef franks
In the spring, Redondo’s added dimension to its “local” factor with Aloha ‘Aina Smoked Uncured Beef Franks, made with Hawaii-grown grassfed beef from Kunoa Cattle Co.’s ranch on Oahu. Read more
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Cravings: KCC debuts curry mixes; Four Seasons serves brunch with a bonus
When Kapiolani Community College professor Kusuma Cooray retired, she gifted the school with recipes for her famous pineapple chutney and several spice blends for Sri Lankan curry, the curry of her home country. Read more
Cravings: Festa Italiana, Hawaii Grown Fest, ‘Ilima Awards
Highlights of food-related events taking place in Honolulu this weekend, courtesy Crave staffers. Read more
Cravings: Indulge poke cravings at festival
Gather at Ala Moana Center Saturday for the Honolulu PokeFest, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the shaded parking area on the makai side. Read more
Cravings: Wailana Coffee House, ‘State Plate,’ Taylor Inouye
A Waikiki icon — the Wailana Coffee House — closes next month, and we’re collecting memories. Plus, Hawaii gets a feature on Inspiration Network and Kailua resident Taylor Inouye, 13, competes in the finale of “Kids Baking Championship” on Food Network. Read more
‘Bento for Bob-Bob’ helps raise money for UH-Hilo equine program
Bob-Bob the miniature donkey has a star chef on his side — Alan Wong, who has taken up the cause of the little dude and other equine refugees from the Kilauea eruption. Read more
Taylor Inouye, 12, makes ‘Kids Baking Championship’ final four
Taylor Inouye, a 12-year-old from Kailua, made the final four after this week’s episode of “Kids Baking Championship” on the Food Network. Read more
Hard Rock Cafe hosts salute to Freddie Mercury
Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu celebrates rock icon Freddie Mercury’s 72nd birthday with a benefit Sept. 5. Read more
Newest diamonds a rare commodity
Diamond Bakery, maker of the perpetually popular soda crackers and Saloon Pilots for 100 years, isn’t content to rest on its laurels. Read more
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Burger Hale donating portion of sales to Hawaii Foodbank
Try the latest fare at the new Burger Hale at the International Market Place on Friday and the Hawaii Foodbank gets a taste, too. Read more
Bubbies seeks new mochi ice cream flavor ideas
Bubbies — born in Hawaii but distributed internationally — has launched a contest to choose a new flavor, to be developed for release in stores next year. Read more
Hawaii contestants featured on Food Network shows
Taylor Inouye, a 12-year-old from Kailua, will be one of nine contestants on the new season of “Kids Baking Championship.” Read more
Rice cake desserts offer just a touch of sweetness
Olivia rice cakes are Korean desserts that are lovely to look at as well as delicious. Read more
The Sake Shop finds new home in Kakaako
Malcolm and Nadine Leong closed The Sake Shop on South King Street in June, but have since reopened in a larger space in Kakaako. Read more
De.Hi beef jerky sales ramp up via Oahu gas stations
Gas stations are responsible for 65 percent of jerky sales, according to Justin Enright, co-owner of De.Hi, a local maker of jerky chips. Read more
Yield elevates brunch in Chinatown
Best buddies Kale Furuya, a cold-pressed juice specialist, and Patrick Sugiyama, a chef who specializes in Japanese-French fusion, have just opened Yield restaurant in Chinatown, cooking things they love to eat. Read more
Big Island Candies offers cookies worth the calories
Big Island Candies has added three very different items to its lineup of sweet ideas. Read more
‘Ilima Awards to celebrate restaurant hero with new award
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s ‘Ilima Awards will have a new category this year — the Unsung Hero award, recognizing excellence by a behind-the-scenes restaurant employee. Read more
Cooking ‘from the heart’ keeps Amy Pottinger in ‘Food Network Star’
Food blogger Amy Pottinger of Honolulu will get a second chance to prove herself a worthy host of a cooking show while competing on this season’s “Food Network Star,” which premiered June 10. Read more
Agu A Ramen Bistro gets cheery with happy hour
For the first time, Agu A Ramen Bistro is introducing happy hour with $7.50 shio or shoyu Jidori ramen, two new happy-hour-only selections and half-off discounts on some of the restaurant’s most popular pupu items. Read more
Butcher & Bird takes flight in Kakaako
The neighborhood butcher is back — provided your neighborhood is Kakaako — when Butcher & Bird opens this week on the second floor of Salt at Our Kaka‘ako. Read more
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