I’ve been putting this off for longer than I should. Despite months of planning, hard work and sheer determination to succeed, nothing can prepare you for the unexpected. Amidst questions from friends, colleagues and media, I realize that I can’t…
I’ve been a longtime connoisseur of cookbooks.Given my chosen field, it’s pretty much a necessity to know what other chefs are doing and to keep up to date with current food trends.Based on what I have seen in the countless…
The menus are in, dishes taste-tested, and the verdict as we knew it would be: Something New’s food is killer. As if there was ever a doubt. We threw Honolulu’s best and craziest chefs tough challenges. What would happen if…
Something New is a food fest with a twist: Nine of Honolulu’s craziest chefs were paired with local ingredients and challenged to create something new. Savory chefs got sweet ingredients. Pastry chefs got savory. One got a whole cow. Another…
So you know that Something New is a food fest centered on nine crazy chefs challenged with nine local ingredients. Well, some are crazier than others. Here, Frolic’s own Ed Morita, pastry chef at the new Off the Wall Craft…
Disclaimer: The following represents my views only and should in no way reflect upon or be interpreted as the opinion of any past, present or future employers. As unbelievable as it is to me, I have gone through two restaurant…
It’s finally happening: Our Ed Morita is opening his own restaurant. He’s teamed up with Kyle Matsumoto, owner of Off The Wall Restaurant and Catering in Pearl Kai Shopping Center to bring a new dining experience to Honolulu with Off The Wall…
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.
Kats Sushi is the only place you can find made-to-order AYCE sushi that’s not on a buffet table.
Meat-, dairy- and egg-free menu items at Planted by La Tour Café include burgers, banh mi sandwiches and yes—macarons.
Where to find live music, after parties, at-sea dancing, beer gardens and golf balls.
This Friday, you won’t need the luck of the Irish to find classic dishes and green desserts.
This classic post revisits a half-mile stretch where nostalgia and new-school meet.
