Biting Commentary - November 2011

In tonight's episode of the new docu-reality series Chef Hunter, two chefs vie for the position of executive chef at Merriman's Fish House on Kauai.

The Pig and the Lady at Blaisdell farmers' market, Zaratez pops-up in Prima, Bar&D: a speakeasy

Two years and one legislative session later, hand-pounded paiai is officially legal and available.

Hiroshi's latest kaiseki dinner featured Hawaii seafood, including fish caught by the chef himself.

At Whole Foods, a sweeter, more fragrant, powdery-fine cinnamon grown on Big Island.

Coppa, maple chicken liver pate, pork belly and hamachi, bourbon flan all for $30.

Stories and advice from island chefs the next time you need to cater a world leaders event.

Red is the theme of new restaurants, Prima opens for lunch, kaiseki at Hiroshi's and more.

In town for APEC, Michelle Obama gives encouragement to MAO interns

Make it a real holiday. Let someone else cook Thanksgiving dinner. Here are some great Honolulu dining options.

A look at the proposed Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head, as well as special menus and prices for Restaurant Week

Hank's Happy Meals arrive downtown

Thoughts on the largest Hale Aina event yet.

Great coffee, great books, great ideas

Private dinners and traffic restrictions means restaurants closures in Honolulu

Shirokiya's new food court offers cheap beer and a ramen battle