Top 10 posts of 2011 on Biting Commentary

Despite the economy, restaurant openings kept us busy sampling and writing, and you busy eating, or at least reading. From Hawaii Regional Cuisine chefs to a small plates bar to new outposts of family-run stalwarts, here are the most popular posts of 2011 on Biting Commentary.

1. New SALT Kitchen Tasting Bar

2. Sam Choy returns to Big Island with a new restaurant

3. Prima: New Italian restaurant in Kailua

4. First Taste: La Tour Cafe

5. Time to hit Da Spot

6. The Pig and the Lady: A pop-up restaurant

7. Breaking News: Major Hawaii Food and Wine Festival slated for this fall

8. Coming Attractions: SALT, a new restaurant from 12th Ave Grill

9. Eating Local with the Heeia Pier General Store and Deli

10. Update: no naked sushi