Honolulu’s Japanese Food Guide: Where to Find Izakaya
To me, an izakaya is the perfect restaurant concept.
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Hawaii's Other Coffee: Ka'u Coffee Festival, May 14-15
Ka'u on the Big Island has begun to grow world-class coffee, and it celebrates with a two-day Coffee Festival next month. You can win a trip.
Opus One Dinner, Four Seasons Maui, May 6
This counts as a special occasion. Five vintages of Opus One, at a four course dinner under the stars on an oceanfront lawn. Four Seasons Maui, May 6
Dumpling Heaven: Jin Din Rou, Honolulu
It's new, it's stylish and it's Honolulu's home for Xiao Long Bao, Shanghai Soup Dumplings. At Jin Din Rou, they even come with instructions.
Who Knew? Zippy's, Home of Local Beef
Zippy's has become a major supporter of the local beef industry, using more than 24,000 pounds of grass-fed Hawaii beef a month in burgers alone.
Poke: Past and Present
For locals, few things say “home” as much as poke. Here’s the story of the evolution of this quintessential Hawaii food.
Coming Attractions: Hawaii Wine & Food Festival, May 20-21
We're big fans of the Hawaii Wine & Food Festival, which has three major events coming to Ko Olina in May. Plus Anne Burrell, plus music, plus swimwear fashions.
A Feast for the Eyes
Here’s how two unique and pleasant Honolulu restaurants provide a context for their menus.
Scottish Tax Day Beer Dinner?! Du Vin, downtown Honolulu, Apr. 15
We still don't understand Scottish beer taxes, but this month's Hops & Grinds beer dinner looks intriguing: Scottish beer and contemporary takes on Scottish classics.
Lei Day for Japan: Chef Chai Chaowasaree's major fundraiser, May 1, Aloha Tower
Chef Chai Chaowasaree has pulled together a gala fundraiser for Japan, with 20 of the Islands' best chefs, wine and entertainment headlined by Kealii Reichel.
Old Favorite: Cafe Sistina, Honolulu
We dropped by Cafe Sistina, where we hadn't eaten in some time. Still good after all these years. Italian food, Honolulu.
With Aloha: Plenty food and $150,000 for Japanese hospital
With Aloha Japan fundraiser was a smash success, food from 24 restaurants, bars, bands, and best: $150,000 for Japan.
Tomorrow Night: With Aloha Japan Benefit. Food! Drinks! Entertainment!
Great restaurants, great drinks, three stages of entertainment, all for $50, every penny of which goes to Japan. Saturday, Apr. 9, 5-9 pm, Pagoda Hotel.
Hole in Wall, Mexican: Tacos Ricos Taqueria, Kapahulu
It's hardly an imposing place, but what until you taste the carnitas and barbacoa at Tacos Ricos, a little slice of Cali-Mex on Kapahulu Avenue.
Food Network's Anne Burrell to headline Hawaii Wine & Food Festival, May 20-21, Ko Olina
Anne Burrell, star of Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and co-host of Worst Cooks in America, is headed to Hawaii in May to cook at the Hawaii Wine & Food Festival.
