Martha Cheng

Martha Cheng is the former Dining Editor for HONOLULU Magazine. She also writes for publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Food and Wine, and Eater. In past lives, she was a line cook, food truck owner, Peace Corps volunteer and Google techie and has degrees in Computer Science and English from Wellesley College. She really likes listing things. More than a decade ago, she came to Honolulu for a boy and stayed for the people and ocean. She was born in San Francisco but prefers surfing in Hawai‘i.

Articles

Blaisdellotsuji

A night at Honolulu Farmers Market

Otsuji Farm, The Pig and the Lady, Zaratez, Daizu Tei and Licious Dishes are some of the vendors offering delicious street food at this Wednesday market.

Cactusbistro

Cactus Bistro: First Look

John Memering, previously the executive chef of Kalapawai Cafe, has opened Cactus Bistro, featuring Latin American flavors

Bornandraised

Favorite Local-Beef Burgers in Honolulu

Born and Raised: Thanks to a growing number of Hawaii ranchers raising and keeping cattle here, it suddenly seems there’s no dearth of local-beef hamburgers. Here’s a look at some of our favorites from the newer eateries around town.

Dash

New: Dash Gastropub

Billed as "upscale drinks and food at bar prices," Dash serves twists on comfort food.