Cavina Quach is a kinesiology and rehabilitation science major who has a passion for health, food and traveling. Follow all her fitness and foodie adventures on Instagram at @liftingchopsticks. Waikiki is home to some of the…
This photo: Aaron K. Yoshino / Cover photo: Nolan Omura Features Paint the Town It’s not just about massive murals. Some Hawai‘i artists are going smaller scale with their street art. by james charisma For the Records The…
Eating is believing is a series spotlighting great deals on incredible food. What: Happy hour teishoku dinnersWhere: Akira Japanese RestaurantWhen: Monday to Saturday 4 - 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 - 10 p.m.Price: $15 with one entree and $25 with two entreesCompare: Some…
When it comes to quirk and charm, Yakitori Glad gives Carp Dori a run for its money in our tiny yakitori scene. Glad's mascot is a shaka-throwing rooster in an aloha shirt, every item on the menu is $3.90 and each…
My admiration for farmers stems from decades of backyard fails.
Since when is March so cold? When there's snow on the volcanoes and it's chilly all over, there's no better way to warm up than from the inside out. Here are some of our team's fave comfort meals in a bowl. Mama…
This cold weather has had everyone looking for the hottest food they can find, so it's good timing for Seoul Tofu House, which just opened in the Laylow Waikiki. Their specialty is soondubu, or Korean soft tofu stew, which is…
I can see why people fall in love with Maui at first sight. I got it when we were making our descent into Kahului Airport. The coast came into view, clouds parted over the West Maui Mountains and rolling expanses of green filled our windows. Wheels…
Features Thrifty Rich Locals How four locals who weren’t born into family money have made it, saved it and are passing it on. Plus: 33 money-saving tips, life hacks, shopping savvy and more. How 4 Savvy Locals Who Weren’t…
From new poke shops to Mainland chains debuting their first Hawaii locations, we could hardly keep up with all the new restaurants that opened this year. We scrolled through our Instagram feeds, reflected on a year’s worth of eating and…
Kaiseki represents the highest form of Japanese cuisine – a sequence of artful dishes displaying the precise skills and techniques a chef has perfected over the course of a career. It is often cited as the inspiration for haute cuisine…
I have to admit, I didn't try Basalt for most of its first year in business. There were a lot of kinks being worked out, plus they were bringing new ideas to life for breakfast, lunch, dinner AND happy hour.…
Features Top Doctors We turned to Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. to provide us with a list of the top doctors in Hawai‘i. Here are 557 physicians in 63 specialties. Getting a Healthy Dose Preventive care is more than just…
Wailana Coffee House may be closing, but Hawai‘i is still rich in nostalgic local comfort food.
Summers in Japan are brutal: 100-degree heatwaves coupled with 99 percent humidity. Luckily, kakigori or delicate shaved ice topped with fruit purees, espuma foam and other delights offers a reprieve, if only for a few melting moments. The Japan Kakigori Association designates…
Summer in Hawaii means bon dance season, but the festivities are no longer just about putting on that yukata and dancing to honor your ancestors. In Hawaii, many have evolved into foodie fests. And not just any food. With Scout…
Fat Kid Friday is a video series spotlighting exuberant dishes across Oahu. Crazy, ginormous or over-the-top luxe, these are the broke-the-mouth dishes we push across the table and tell our friends, “Try this. TRY IT.” Doing heavy lifting with the…
Eating is believing is a series spotlighting great deals on incredible food. What: 5th Anniversary lunch specials Where: Chogajib Korean Restaurant When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price: $6.99 Compare: Regular prices range from $8.95 to $14.95 Fullness factor: 8 out of 10…
Growing up, I thought it was strange that although I could handle spicy foods, I didn't like them. It seems logical that someone who can take the heat would enjoy it, right? Then, 10 years ago, I went to Singapore…
Features On The Cover: The Bistecca alla Fiorentina from Arancino at The Kāhala features a 32-ounce sous-vide tomahawk steak. Read about it and other Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants on page 52. Photo: Steve Czerniak The Sour Poi Awards Celebrating the best…
What was the best thing you ate this year? Collectively, the Frolic team ate literally thousands of dishes. These are our most memorable local finds. Tonkatsu Tamafuji's shrimp katsu and pork tenderloin combo ($20.50)Tonkatsu Tamafuji: Shrimp katsu and pork tenderloin…
It was a sad day when I found out Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop was closing on Smith Street. Although sister restaurant Scratch Meatery was a 10-minute drive away in Kakaako, gone was my foolproof brunch spot for early client…
Features On The Cover: Did you know Hawai‘i has its own craft beer, wine and even spirits that are all made locally? Read about how you can drink local on page 60. Photo: Steve Czerniak Location: Pint + Jigger. Background illustration: Kim…
