Catherine Toth Fox

Born and raised on O‘ahu, Catherine Toth Fox worked as a newspaper reporter in Hawai‘i for more than 10 years and has freelanced—in between teaching journalism, hitting the surf and eating everything in sight—for national and local print and online publications since 1997. She earned her master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in 1999, with a focus on magazine writing and publishing. And she received her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, graduating with distinction in 1996. She was HONOLULU Magazine’s food and dining editor from 2015 to 2019.

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Top Chef Sheldon Simeon Serves His Food, His Way

The Hilo native opens Lineage, a restaurant serving bold local fare, on Maui on Oct. 15.

Kailua’s Taylor Inouye Makes the Finale in “Kids Baking Championship”

Mini guava bundt cakes and banana sugar cookies took this eighth grader to the final show, which airs Sept. 17.

Craving Warmth in a Bowl? Two Noodle Shops at the 808 Center Deliver

Mian and Sakura Ramen serve unique bowls of Chinese-style noodles you won’t find anywhere else.

The Brilliant Ox Serves Savory Pub-Style Fare, Even at Brunch

There are nearly 100 eateries at Ala Moana Center now, ranging from takeout poke spots to sit-down restaurants with ocean views. So how is a new place supposed to stand out?

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These Local Farmers are Taking Eggs to the Next Level

Local family egg farms are stepping up and standing out.

First Look: Yield in Chinatown

This new brunch spot offers both veggie-centric fare and meaty dishes, all packed with local ingredients.

HONOLULU Small Bites: 8 Happenings Worth Buzzing About in August 2018

Here’s a quick-bite guide to the latest foodie news around the Islands.

Best of Honolulu 2018

Discover all the 2018 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.

Goma Tei Serving Fresh Noodles, With New Flavors Coming Soon

The specialty noodles including truffle, shrimp and porcini mushrooms debut in September.

Pai Honolulu Ups the Lunch Game in Downtown

Because sometimes you just want foie gras in your 90-day dry-aged burger.

Best of Honolulu 2018: Family

The 5 editorial and reader picks for the best for you and your ʻohana.

Best of Honolulu 2018: Home

These editorial and reader picks will make your home picture perfect.

Best of Honolulu 2018: Food

26 editorial and reader picks for the tastiest food in town.

Best of Honolulu 2018: Services

The 9 editorial and reader picks for the places in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.

Yes, Home Bar & Grill Is Open

Same great food and cocktails—only better.

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Best of Honolulu 2018: Fitness and Outdoor

The 6 editorial and reader picks for the best ways to get out and active.

Best of Honolulu 2018: Shopping

The 14 editorial picks for the chic-est shopping in the city.

New: Mexican-Style Fries, S’mores Kouign Amann and More at La Tour Café

The casual eatery unveils new summer dishes at all of its five locations.

Get Authentic Mexican Food and Quality Burgers Now at The Street

The food hall at the International Market Place adds chef Hugh Ortega’s Mi Almita Cantina and Burger Hale by the MW Restaurant folks to the lineup.

Field Notes: Love Hiking? Join the Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club

Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club.

Most Valuable Pūpū: 5 Fully Loaded Fries to Try in Honolulu Right Now

The undisputed pau hana staple, fries are perfect with cold beer, cocktails and the latest gossip. Here are some of our favorites, upgraded and fully loaded. Plus, three notable alternatives to fries.

Meet the Man Who Is Restoring Native Plants to Hawai‘i’s Urban Spaces

Hui Kū Maoli Ola is bringing back native habitats that once thrived across the islands.

Food Trucks Used to Be Everywhere in Hawai‘i—Where Did They All Go?

O‘ahu’s food truck scene is better than ever.

40 Local Dishes and Drinks That Put the Pow in Pau Hana

Remix your pau hana with these better-than-basic dishes.

Take Your Pau Hana to the Next Level with this Charcuterie Board from Square Barrels

We dissect a typical charcuterie board so you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Who Needs In-N-Out When We Have Chubbies?

Chubbies Burgers serves simple, quality old-school burgers and fries near the old Sports Authority.

11 Honolulu Happy Hours for Every Occasion

These pau hana spots take happy hours to the next level.

First Look: Gochi Grill in Downtown

Gourmet meatloaf, tuna melt with ‘ahi and the kind of presentation you’d expect from a fine-dining chef.

Arancino Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary With—What Else—Pizza!

The upscale Italian restaurant at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort is also serving new appetizers and entrées for the occasion.

Goodbye, Mixed Plate Sandwich; Hello, Meatball Sub

Artizen by MW reopens this week with a new menu of lunch options and desserts.

Pai Honolulu (Finally) Launches Happy Hour with Rotating Bites and Cocktails

Downtown workers have been waiting.

Behind the Scenes: How Hawai‘i’s Fine Dining Hotel Restaurants Feed the Masses

How hotels manage to balance quality with quantity.

Two Former Senia Cooks Open New Chinese-Inspired Restaurant in Kaimukī

Three words: adobo fried chicken.

Family Restaurant Review: Moku Kitchen

Photo by Catherine Toth FoxMoku Kitchen anchors Salt at Our Kakaʻako at the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Keawe Street. Dining out with our families–at venues other than fast-food joints or chain restaurants–requires smart planning. As parents, we choose restaurants that serve…

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