foodies

Ethel’s Grill expands … to Hawaii Kai

This location has since closed. Anyone who has been to the original Ethel’s Grill in Kalihi Kai knows it has been there forever. As in decades. And only there. So when I saw that Ethel’s second generation – daughter Minaka…

HIFF review: Food docs to whet your appetite

Food always features prominently at HIFF. This year is no different: There are a trio of food documentaries that will have you planning your next meal before the credits start rolling. “Foodies” Friday, Nov. 13, 5:45 p.m., Dole Sunday, Nov.…

The Best of Eat the Street

The biggest Eat the Street yet happened Friday in its new home at the old Fisherman’s Wharf site on Ala Moana Boulevard. In its new space, the event has doubled in size. Last night, about 70 food trucks and stalls…

In defense of foodies

Please. A bit of respect for the maligned.Ever since Myong Choi came out with his “Fed up with foodies” rant, people have been gushing in agreement. A few have even gushed to me. Well delivered, Myong. Great for the new…

FUUD with foodies at Side Street Inn

The other day I got an e-mail from tech-geek extraordinaire Ryan Ozawa, asking if I’d like to attend a foodie meet-up at Side Street Inn.He said one of the hosts of the wildly popular podcast “The Sporkful” — Mark Garrison — was…