This singer-songwriter-drummer-guitarist has developed another persona—Chef Franc.

Heeia General Store & Deli re-opens with chef Mark Noguchi in the kitchen.

More adventures in TV: We pick coffee with Pete Licata, U.S. Barista Champ, at Kona Coffee & Tea's Waiono Meadows, Big Island.

The Ho family turns out eight kinds of baby tomatoes on its modern, Kahuku Farm. Been to a good restaurant lately? You've probably eaten Ho Farms tomatoes.

People are always asking me for vegan options. Here's one where the food's good enough to eat even if you're not vegan.

Leeward Community College's culinary program once again throws a successful gala, rain or no rain.

Biting Commentary's culinary adventures are now branching out to TV. First stop: Cooking at Alan Wong's. And getting scolded.

Shrimp truck in the middle of town! Blue Water Shrimp and Seafood opens a truck at Ward Center.

Bacon doughnut and bacon ice cream, not to mention tobacco cream and whiskey gelee. It's called Breakfast of Champions, but it's an off-the-menu dessert at Morimoto Waikiki.

It's all things onion at the 22nd annual Maui Onion Festival, Whalers Village, Kaanapali, Maui, May 7. Don't miss the onion rings.

On a side street near Ala Moana Center is a new Italian restaurant, from a focused Japanese chef. Wait till you taste the pizza.

It bills itself as a Japanese coffee bar. Really, the new Umami Cafe is downtown Honolulu's fanciest bento parlor. Great prices, good bentos.