Earlier this month, after murmurs that “Top Chef” finalist Sheldon Simeon would be doing a four-night collaboration at Vintage Cave, I received a text from fellow Nonstop blogger Mari Taketa asking, “Are you going to the Sheldon Simeon collab at…
Chef JJ Leng invited me to attend Sweetbreads Hawaii’s premier popup dinner at Taste, but asked to meet ahead of time to talk about her venture. Leng and Jackie Lum, Sweetbreads’ sustainability coordinator, create menus showcasing local farmers and their…
Since arriving at The Whole Ox, chef Justin Yu has reworked the menu and recently added a Saturday late-night menu (from 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.) that’s drawn crowds and raves to the evolving Kaka‘ako eatery. I had a chance to talk…
Every three months, Taste in Kaka’ako keeps it fresh by bringing us a new pop-up lineup. I sampled the new offerings this week and overall, I’m impressed with the talent in this rotation. Onda Pasta opens each week for Tuesday…
To close my epic Chicago vacation, I visited two Michelin-rated restaurants and an up-and-coming, dinner-only spot. Blackbird has been a pillar of the Chicago food scene for the past decade, helping put Chicago on the national culinary map. Longman &…
Every trip to Chicago is an adventure with thousands of restaurants and eateries to choose from. During this past trip, I ate at some old favorites and tried new, up-and-coming spots. Overall, my advice is to ditch the guidebooks and…
I attended last year’s TEDxHonolulu in search of knowledge and inspiration. As part of the interactive conference, we had to fill in the blank to the following statement: “Before I die I want to…”I picked an experience that had piqued…
Few flavor combinations flirt with the legendary pairings of peanut butter and jelly, apple pie and vanilla ice cream, and french fries and soft serve. Korean flavors in tacos have become one of the newer food crazes, exciting the nation’s…
A couple of months ago, Lena Morris, Melissa Chang and I were having dinner at Rinka and we ran into Chef Garrett Wong of Sushi ii. He piqued our interests with the impressive list of seasonal and imported Japanese fish…
Thousands of people gathered along Kailua Road Sunday, as Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle threw its annual block party to keep Hawaii clean, green and beautiful. This year marks the 21st annual celebration of showcasing Kailua, with food, entertainment, artisans and even…
Last October, a new Kakaako venue transformed the local food scene when it introduced an innovative restaurant concept. Taste began organizing a rotating cast of pop-up restaurants and chefs, creating buzz around the new dining experience.Chef Mark Noguchi and Amanda…
A cozy little hot pot restaurant in Kaimuki keeps me coming back for more. I’ve driven the 36.4 mile round trip from my home to Asuka Nabe + Shabu Shabu at least a dozen times and shared this hidden gem…
Jiro dreams of sushi; I dream of succulent slices of sashimi, ribbons of pork in shabu shabu, and the satisfying pop of ikura over sushi rice. On March 1, a new Japanese restaurant opened in the Ala Moana neighborhood behind…
On Wednesday night, Hula Grill at the Outrigger Waikiki held its first farm-to-table dinner as part of its Legacy Aloha Program to support local products. Featured local producers included Koloa Rum Company, Aloha Beer Company, Kaiulani Spices, Pacifikool Ginger, HoloHolo…
