Biting Commentary - May 2012

There aren't many places to get ice cream sandwiches in Honolulu. ChadLou's in Kailua is your best bet.

Compare Pinot from the five growing regions of California, indulge in winemaker dinners with Heidi Peterson Barrett and Fred Scherrer

A look at Alan Wong's new small plates and family-style dining restaurant in the Grand Wailea

Real a Gastropub opened last Wednesday with 24 beers on tap and 200 in bottles.

A new bar whose partners include Dave Newman, formerly of Nobu.

Also, a Scherrer Winery Dinner and a Fourth of July bash at the Kahala

One of the best prix fixe on The Strip: three courses of upscale Greek plates for $20.12.

Find fresh pasta at the Ala Moana and Haleiwa farmers' markets.

The Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers hopes to expose more people to the delights of lesser-known fruit. Taste Surinam cherries and jackfruit at Whole Foods Kahala this Saturday.

Aiona is the youngest contestant ever on the show, as well as the first from Hawaii. Whether he wins or not, he already has plans underway to open a new restaurant.

A New York Times contest has this carnivore thinking about the ethics of meat.

Crawfish and more crawfish, La Cucina Ristorante Italiana and a new Menchanko Tei

Pick up tamales and supplies at Mercado de la Raza, and celebrate Mexican culture in Hawaii with paniolo raised beef.

New in the business include Home of the Brave and Aloha Beer, plus news brews from Kona Brewing and Maui Brewing Co.

Enjoy dinner and a movie with a side of flamenco at Doris Duke, support Leeward culinar arts at the L‘ulu Gala