Sponsored Restaurant Week in Hawaii has become known as an opportunity to try fabulous eats at bargain prices, with off-menu items, specials and extras available for only one week, it’s a frenzy to secure some reservations. This year at International…
I’ll never forget the first time I read about Bruce Bogtrotter and the ginormous chocolate cake he was forced to eat in Roald Dahl’s “Matilda.” To me that scene wasn’t memorable so much because of Bruce’s punishment, which was to…
Roy Yamaguchi helped pioneer Hawaii Regional Cuisine a generation ago, when few had heard of wasabi butter or firecracker aioli. Now the culinary icon is going in the opposite direction with his next restaurant — back to the past. “It’s…
The inaugural Calabash & Cooks fundraiser showcased Hawaii’s top culinary talent on the grounds of Kapolei High School to benefit Malama Learning Center. Performances by Lucky Taiko, the Performing Arts Center of Kapolei, Joh Kaina and Holunape provided a nice…
From left: Aya, Krizpin, and Pa'aIf you were suddenly left with a large amount of ahi, what would you do? If you’re executive sous chef Krizpin Oades at Roy’s in Hawaii Kai, you have a little poke festival in the…
Several hundred people gathered at the Kakaako fire station last night to enjoy the third annual Signature Chefs Food Festival, a fundraiser for the Honolulu Firefighters Foundation. This was the biggest event yet, with 16 food stations showcasing creations by the…
Last month I was craving meatloaf and a nice glass of wine.That could only mean one thing: I was going to Roy’s Restaurant in Hawaii Kai.But I’ll be honest: except for the meatloaf, I’ve been a bit underwhelmed on my…
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.
