New: Rinka, a Japanese restaurant in Honolulu
The menu is long, at turns comforting (spicy pork hot pot) and unexpected (abalone croquette). Sushi and sashimi is skippable.
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What Special Education looks like now in Hawaii's Public Schools
It’s been 20 years since a class-action lawsuit forced the state to dramatically overhaul the way it provided special-education services to the students who needed them. Two decades after the Felix consent decree, here is what special education looks like in Hawai‘i’s schools today.
Editor's Page: Schools and Stars
How we’re covering the public schools this year.
HCC Student Fashion Show
Honolulu Community College hosted its Student Fashion Show on April 27, 2013.
Honolulu Cinco de Mayo hotspots
Where to go for the best Mexican food in town.
New milk tea cafe: Taste Tea
Taste Tea offers mini tapioca and customizable sweetness levels
Almar Arcano: New chef at Cafe Julia
Arcano, a veteran of Hy's Steakhouse, changes the menu to include more straightforward classics
Third annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival, September 1-9, 2013
The dates are set and chefs announced
New: Surf 'n' Turf Tacos
Surf 'n' Turf joins strip mall neighbors Bogart's and Da Cove for post-surf session fare.
Fresh-milled poi from the farm, delivered by Kako‘o ‘Oiwi
Kako‘o ‘Oiwi offers downtown deliveries Friday
Bar report: Soul de Cuba
This Afro-Cuban restaurant has an interesting rum selection, yet the cocktails leave something to be desired.
Afterthoughts: Happy Returns
Birthdays aren’t what they used to be. I’m OK with that.
Ice cream fondue at Tea Farm Cafe
Heart-shaped ice cream blocks make for adorable fondue
Cafe Central: A tiny cafe started by former Honolulu Coffee Co. partners
It also offers Fendu Boulangerie pastries and Il Gelato to downtowners.
The Ultimate Japanese Food Guide: Goma Tei versus Goma Ichi
Chefs weigh in
