The largest sake event outside of Japan returns Sept. 9, this time at the Sheraton Waikiki Ballroom, after a two-year sellout run at the Honolulu Academy of Arts.

Bob McGee, formerly of Apartment3 and 12th Ave Grill, has a pop-up restaurant called Plancha of his own.

Thai Herb Kitchen, which opened in January, fills the aching hole in my heart.

This past weekend’s hot, sticky weather encouraged us to try McCully Shopping Center's Snow Factory.

What I love about Morning Glass is that it’s inviting for all levels of coffee lovers.

It turns out we have a granddaddy of spirits, actually bottled here and made with our own Hawaii Island coffee beans.

Check out Hoolako: A Taste of Heeia, the annual benefit for Paepae o Heeia, a non-profit group dedicated to restoring and caring for the Heeia Fishpond.

Chef Mavro is listed on Wine Spectator's prestigious "French Chefs in America," being called a founder of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine.

We looked at Kissaten Coffee Bar, where there’s actually more going on than just coffee and pastries.

Over bubble milk tea? Well, there's a new bubble in Honolulu.

This is my last regular update to the Biting Commentary blog, but it will go on, bringing you the best restaurant coverage in the Islands.

The Food Network is holding open auditions in Honolulu for its next "Food Network Star." Aug. 30, Sheraton Waikiki.