Biting Commentary - April 2014

Chris Greywolf, aka Wolf, would rather be making armor and swords or leading the Khanate of the Golden Horde.

This month: Nobu Waikiki, Monkeypod Kitchen, Cactus and Vintage Cave.

Mother's Day is May 11

Daylight Mind Coffee Co., Tasty Dim Sum and Snacks, Hawaiian Fresh Farms

The Mercury Bar makeover means fresh juice cocktails and pizza

Hiroshi Fukui has left, but the new chefs have taken up the modern kaiseki tradition.

At Taormina and Arancino at Beachwalk.

In the former Le Guignol space

Soursop, durian, and green mango smoothies. Plus, the return of Spices!

New menu items at Bernini and Chef Mavro, winemaker dinner at Salt.

Pies at a cupcake shop

Kombucha smoothies, kale bowls and other healthy options

A new sandwich shop in downtown Honolulu

Oahu's only locally-owned brewpub opens on Friday.

Fresh Box rolls a veggie subscription box, meal plan and cooking lesson into one.

The Curb and Breadshop team up at the UH medical school

Minamoto Kitchoan, Aloha Gelato, Kona Abalone

A chocolate dinner at Hula Grill, kamaaina specials at Top of Waikiki and Japengo, pancake buffet at Mac 24/7

Cold-pressed juice, paiai bowls and poi shots served out of Mercury Bar

Lee Anne Wong's new brunch spot reinvents everything you know about breakfast.