Picks of the Season
Story by Jocelyn Lansangan Spring is finally here, and so are the many foods that come with it. Here are some seasonal items and a roundup of places where you can find them. Read more
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Shrimp Scampi with a Twist
The universal appeal of shrimp scampi, frankly, isn’t the shrimp but the pan sauce: garlicky butter lightened with white wine and bursts of lemon, parsley and red-pepper flakes. Read more
Proof is in the pudding
Are you a chocolate fan? Are you also a coconut fan? If so, this yummy chocolate pudding with a touch of coconut is for you. Read more
Bouncy, Chewy and Full of Flavor
A regional specialty of Zhongshan in China’s Guangdong province, this dumpling illustrates the diversity of these tasty morsels across China. Read more
An Italian Culinary Adventure—No Passport Required
A few weeks ago, someone asked me, “If you had all the money in the world, what would you do with it?” Without hesitation, my answer was, “Travel to Italy.” Read more
10 Days Of Delicious Food In Waikiki
Grand Lanai Restaurant Week returns to International Market Place (2330 Kalakaua Ave.) April 4-13. Read more
Burgers That are smashingly popular
Shay’s Smashburgers has been a smash-hit over the past five years. The bright orange food truck along Kamehameha Highway in Aiea is famous for selling juicy handcrafted burgers. Read more
A Surprise-Filled beef Dumpling
These beef dumplings are packed with zucchini and tofu, which keep the filling tender and juicy. The ground meat is lightly marinated before mixing with plenty of buchu, a lovely allium with long flat leaves and a mild garlic flavor. Read more
‘Pho’-get about it
It may be spring, but some nights are still really chilly. Here’s where you can warm up with a nice bowl of pho — one of my favorite comfort foods. Read more
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Party Like A ‘Lobstar’
Lobster rolls are one of my favorite indulgences. Here are some places where you can find this delectable item: Read more
Cool Beans
One thing I feel lucky to have never subscribed to is the power of cooking to lure someone in. Read more
The ‘Perfect Pairing’ Doesn’t Exist
A transcendent food and wine experience is rarer than you would expect. Read more
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
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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