A lot of you already know about the Hawaiian Chip Company's fresh, made-to-order chips at their Kalihi factory, and I had heard about it, but only recently was able to try it for myself. I'll never eat chips the same way…
Egghead Café’s current special: French toast (carbs) with a layer of creamy peanut butter (my jam) and all deep-fried (say whatttttt). I hear about Egghead Cafe’s peanut butter French toast ($9.75) when a friend recommends it to me. She calls…
My friend and I were enjoying some of the many creative rolls at Aiea’s Sushi Spot when I noticed “fried Oreos” on the menu. At a sushi spot. An order gets you five fried fritters for $5.95, but you can…
At Pancakes and Waffles, the honey butter chicken and waffles is my go-to. But when I saw this on their Instagram feed, my usual order flew out the window. Santa’s Milk and Cookies Pancakes ($8.95) is available until January. This…
Nookies may frequent this joint for the eggs bennies and mochiko chicken and waffles. But my go-to isn’t your traditional breakfast fare. The epitome of sweet-meets-savory, the Brekkie Stack makes it difficult for me to get anything else. Two billowy…
You may have seen these delectable little gems popping up on your Instagram feed in the iconic shape of pon de ring from Mister Donut in Japan. Liliha Bakery quietly added the poi mochi donut to their bakery case in…
Volcano Eggs Koko Head Cafe When I wake up in the morning and I’m craving something to eat, nine times out of ten I’ll be looking for eggs, meat and toast. Sounds really basic, but when you take a trip…
Kulu Kulu’s Chief Technical Patissier Takanobu Horiki with the shave ice cake. Summer is coming, and everyone will be looking for shave ice for relief. For a different twist, bringing two of our favorite desserts together, Kulu Kulu is launching a…
The Mt. Saint Helens Volcano Shake Volcano Shakes Chances are you saw (and gasped at) a video posted by Business Insider on the mile-high milkshakes that shot New York City’s Black Tap Burgers & Bar to astronomical Instafame levels. Since…
On a Friday afternoon I got a text. “Hi! This is macarons by Tiffany. I have one Froot Loops ice cream macaron available. It’s $5 for one. Let me know if you are interested. Mahalo.” Never mind that Tiffany was…
The Wild Wanger, Bacon Edition Wieners Gone Wild at Makers & Tasters Kewalo When Kathy Sills said she had the biggest wiener on Oahu, I told her that I’d have to see it to believe it. Such a serious claim…
Very Berry Parfait Cafe Lani What do you do when your stomach is already stuffed and a big, beautiful dessert calls your name? You open up what the Japanese call your “betsu-bara,” or extra stomach, and make some room! My…
Quad drive-thru burger Square Barrels You know that moment when you’re eating a cheeseburger and you get toward the end and all your chomping has pushed meat, cheese and sauce to the back for that one most perfect bite? With…
Pastelon the nook neighborhood bistro Caribbean food is almost completely new to me. I’ve indulged in the harmonious marriage of pork and cheese in a pressed Cubano and savored the distinct spice of Jamaican jerk chicken made in a steel…
