Keep cool, savor on
Irresistible Ice opened in March 2021 in South Carolina as London & Zizi’s Irresistible Ice — named after owner Paris Jones’ children. Read more
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Celebrate with this savory soup
Kimi Kehau of Pearl City loves to cook for parties. Read more
A classic, ‘Eggs’-citing breakfast dish
One of my go-to breakfast/brunch orders is eggs Benedict. These businesses know exactly how to prepare this “egg”-cellent dish. Read more
Keep fresh herbs on hand for meals
Buy a bunch of parsley along with basil or chives to keep on hand in your refrigerator. Read more
Vintage recipe makes for lovely treat
Also called Danish dream cake (drømmekage), this vintage recipe has a tender cake topped with a “lazy” frosting of butter, brown sugar and coconut Read more
Dining with a twist
They say don’t judge a book by its cover, and the same applies here. Don’t judge a restaurant by its name before you try its food! Read more
Better latte than never
Chances are if you see me, there will be a coffee in my hand. Here are some of my favorite places I’ve been to recently: Read more
Bring on the heat
Some like it hot. This version of mapo tofu fits the bill — it’s very spicy and so very delicious. Read more
It’s lychee smoothie season
Jamba Hawaii’s popular lychee smoothie lineup has returned. Read more
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The dynamic kitchen duo
Vinegar and olive oil are secret weapons in the kitchen Read more
Sauce is the center of this meatloaf
This meatloaf has more verve than most: The ground meat (in this case turkey, but you can substitute beef or pork) is seasoned with grated orange zest, garlic and Parmesan for maximum oomph. Read more
Exquisite eatery has best of both worlds
Chinatown has always been like a second home to me. Read more
A treat for the senses
This delicious dish is quite simple to prepare, yet offers a rich array of colors, aromas and textures, including chewy tapioca pearls. Read more
A simple, flavor-packed salmon
For a weeknight salmon that’s impressive enough for entertaining, look no further Read more
Gimme kimchi
An easy main dish comes together with leftover kimchi and store-bought sliced pork belly. Found in many Asian stores, and always in Korean markets, the thinly sliced pork looks like bacon, but it is not smoked Read more
Spotlight on Japanese seafood
Chef Dell Valdez of vein at Kakaako was one of just a few chefs selected to be part of the Japan External Trade Organization’s Japanese Seafood Showcase Read more
A quick, aromatic fried rice comfort dish
Inspired by the fire-kissed flavor of Japanese steakhouse and hibachi fare, especially at the Kani House restaurants in Georgia, this quick fried-rice dish is a veritable comfort. Read more
You drive me loco moco
Loco moco is considered one of Hawaii’s most beloved comfort foods and can be enjoyed any time of day Read more
Jump on the paddy wagon
St. Patrick’s Day was created to honor St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, with religious services and feasts Read more
Chili is a medley of veggies
If you keep canned beans, tomatoes, onion and garlic in your pantry, you can make this dish on any weeknight without having to shop Read more
Creating community
At a time when many kamaaina are leaving Hawaii due to the rising cost of living, Cody and Kaitie Miyashiro-Carvalho set out to create something different: a space where people could simply be. Read more
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