Biting Commentary - May 2013

Hawaii now has eight active breweries with more on the way. So where to start?

What's it like at the Pier, after Mark Noguchi's departure?

Salt may command the cocktail spotlight, but don't overlook the bar at 12th Ave Grill

Warm, slightly caramelized crunchy crusts basted with butter, giving way to soft, fluffy layers

Ten bartenders compete with whiskey cocktails for master distiller Fred Noe's first Hawaii visit.

Alan Wong alumnus at KCC and Blaisdell farmers markets

A custard pie taste-off

If eating shave ice for breakfast feels wrong, Ailana offers green tea waffles and pancakes

A Los Angeles wunderkind and a returning Kauai son join Chris Kajioka in the kitchen

Ed Kenney will host and Alan Wong guest stars in the pilot.

Winners get up to five years rent-free on one of six land parcels and a cash prize.

Fish cake, tamarind soup and salads shine over the curry and noodles

Kelaguan and red rice, and hopefully more Chamorro food to come

The cocktails at Town are fresh, seasonal and excellent

Kevin Hanney finally gets his SBA loan and starts demo at Victoria Inn.

Now offering crepes and bubble tea

The Study, as a concept, doesn’t hit any home runs … and don’t most people drink to get away from school and studying?

A new line of 11 different snacks and cookies from Japan

This mango-centric cafe has mangoes for days

The menu is long, at turns comforting (spicy pork hot pot) and unexpected (abalone croquette). Sushi and sashimi is skippable.