Have a rock star cook your dinner (and serenade you after)
This singer-songwriter-drummer-guitarist has developed another persona—Chef Franc.
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Heeia Pier General Store and Deli Re-opens
Heeia General Store & Deli re-opens with chef Mark Noguchi in the kitchen.
Picking coffee with the U.S. champion barista, in Waiono Meadows, Kona, Big Island
More adventures in TV: We pick coffee with Pete Licata, U.S. Barista Champ, at Kona Coffee & Tea's Waiono Meadows, Big Island.
A Visit to Kahuku's Ho Farms with Alan Wong
The Ho family turns out eight kinds of baby tomatoes on its modern, Kahuku Farm. Been to a good restaurant lately? You've probably eaten Ho Farms tomatoes.
Vegan & Tasty: Peace Cafe, S. King St., Honolulu
People are always asking me for vegan options. Here's one where the food's good enough to eat even if you're not vegan.
Grazing Fun: L'Ulu at Leeward Community College
Leeward Community College's culinary program once again throws a successful gala, rain or no rain.
Biting Commentary on TV! Premieres June 19, KGMB
Biting Commentary's culinary adventures are now branching out to TV. First stop: Cooking at Alan Wong's. And getting scolded.
New Shrimp Truck in Town: Bluewater Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood, Ward Center
Shrimp truck in the middle of town! Blue Water Shrimp and Seafood opens a truck at Ward Center.
Eat This Now: Bacon Doughnut Dessert, Morimoto
Bacon doughnut and bacon ice cream, not to mention tobacco cream and whiskey gelee. It's called Breakfast of Champions, but it's an off-the-menu dessert at Morimoto Waikiki.
Sweet Onion Time: Maui Onion Festival, May 7, Kaanapali, Maui
It's all things onion at the 22nd annual Maui Onion Festival, Whalers Village, Kaanapali, Maui, May 7. Don't miss the onion rings.
New Italian Restaurant: Bernini Honolulu
On a side street near Ala Moana Center is a new Italian restaurant, from a focused Japanese chef. Wait till you taste the pizza.
New Downtown Bento: Umami Cafe
It bills itself as a Japanese coffee bar. Really, the new Umami Cafe is downtown Honolulu's fanciest bento parlor. Great prices, good bentos.
