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As this year comes to a close, let us reflect on all the fond memories of 2024: time spent with family, laughter shared between friends and, of course, we can’t forget about all the delicious food we’ve indulged in. End the year with a bang and ring in 2025 with a satiated stomach by visiting one of these delectable spots. Read more
The holidays just got busier thanks to the opening of several new eateries and the launch of new menus: Read more
Topping a glass cup of haupia with a bright orange puree and mint elevates a favorite Hawaii dessert and shows off one of the most distinctive fruits of the season, the persimmon. Read more
You might have heard of the manapua man, but have you heard of the pork hash man? Read more
Kaaawa resident Jody Domingo hails from a family who appreciates good food. Her father, Yun Yung Pang, often cooked seven-course Chinese meals for family and friends. Read more
Han No Daidokoro (1108 Auahi St. Ste. 150) invites patrons to indulge in its Christmas menu, which is available Dec. 24-25 exclusively at its Kakaako location. Read more
I first heard of Amaterasu when chef Hideo Ohmiya held a pop-up omakase at Artizen by MW for about nine months. I didn’t know much about it, except that it was a good price, featured high-quality fish and it was extremely popular — so much so that I never got to try it during the whole duration of the pop-up. Read more
Osechi ryori, Japan’s traditional New Year’s feast, is a culinary art form steeped in history and meaning. Served in elaborate multi-tiered lacquered boxes called jubako, each dish symbolizes wishes for prosperity, health and happiness, and is enjoyed over the first three days of the New Year. Read more
This playful take on steak au poivre features chicken thighs that are pan-fried until golden, then simmered in a peppery pan sauce until tender and juicy. Read more
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This colorful roasted squash dish is both bracing and sweet. Charred bits of lemon balance the maple syrup, which almost candies the squash as it roasts, while cardamom and coriander add a perfumed, sophisticated touch. Read more
Fresh ingredients and bold condiments do the heavy lifting here, creating a fragrant 20-minute meal that will lure people into the kitchen, wondering what smells so good. Read more
Roasting wedges of red cabbage intensifies their sweetness and caramelizes their edges. Here, they’re topped with bits of creamy feta, toasted walnuts for crunch and lemon zest and pomegranate seeds for a juicy tang. Read more
Relative to salt brine pickles, which rely on lactic acid fermentation for their funk, these quick pickles are ready almost instantly thanks to the fast work of a hot vinegar brine. Read more
By this time of the holiday season, Christmas trees are aglow, presents are stacking under the tree, advent calendars are being opened and stockings are being stuffed. Yet, there is still so much to do. Here are a few places where you can escape from the busyness of the holidays and indulge in some delicious Christmas food with loved ones. Read more
These delicious dishes are larger than life. Check out the following: Read more
When it comes to hearty dishes made with love, look no further than recently opened Love Kitchen food truck, located at Pearlridge Center. Read more
It’s the season for festive treats. If you’re in the mood for a holiday beverage or sweets, check out the following: Read more
Guests can now enjoy a new dining experience at Manalo Lounge, located at the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. The new menu features a larger selection of heartier plates. Read more
Keeping edamame noodles in your pantry and frozen edamame in your freezer allows you to put this dish together whenever you see super-fresh mustard cabbage in the market. Read more
Do you sometimes want a sweet treat without too much effort? Remember that store-bought cake mixes are fast to prepare. Baking cupcakes instead of a whole cake makes the time even shorter. Read more
Some people love the variety dim sum offers. For me, the beauty of dim sum is the rhythm, and Tim Ho Wan exceeded expectations. Read more
