Fish Crack’s dried fish sticks have addictive quality
Fish Crack is the work of Waianae fisherman Joshua Soares, who’s involved in every step of the process, from catching the fish to packing the finished product into resealable bags. Read more
Joleen Oshiro
Joleen Oshiro is a writer and editor at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. She was born and raised in Hawaii and has worked in Hawaii newspapers since 1983.
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Kau coffee fits into Starbucks’ specialty line
For 10 years, Kau has walked a solid line that bridges critical and commercial success with its presence in Starbucks’ Reserve line of coffees, seasonal small-lot specialty coffees from across the globe. Read more
Farmers Market Calendar: Sept. 2020
A listing of farmers markets open to the public, courtesy Crave. Read more
Restaurant Week takes new form in 2020
Restaurant Week Hawai‘i usually runs for a week in November. The pandemic has forced a change of plans this year. Read more
Grok Coffee widens world of beans, brews for Oahu coffee fans
Folks seeking a perfectly prepared cup have long turned to Grok Coffee at the FarmLovers Kaka‘ako Farmers Market. The coffee — always locally roasted — adds a touch of luxury to the utilitarian act of food shopping during a pandemic. Read more
HiSAM’s Artizen among 40-plus Hawaii restaurants closed due to COVID-19
Artizen by MW, which for five years served breakfast and lunch in the picturesque downtown setting of the Hawaii State Art Museum, shut its doors for good Aug. 25. Read more
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Kaiser High farmers market ordered to shut down due to complaint
The Friends of Kaiser PTSA Farmer’s Market, held Thursday afternoons in Kaiser High School’s parking lot, closed last week after a complaint was filed with the state Department of Education. Read more
Closure of Oahu restaurants brings higher-end food to casual settings
As the coronavirus continues to keep a number of Oahu restaurants closed, some chefs are turning to farmers markets to keep business going. Read more
Palama Holdings offers bulk sales to community during COVID-19
H&W Foodservice distributes food to such businesses as restaurants, care homes and golf courses. When these businesses can’t operate, distributors can’t move their inventory. Read more
Growing availability of frozen breadfruit fuels interest in the versatile, nutrient-rich food
Among local crops, outside of kalo (taro), you’d be hard-pressed to find many foods with deeper cultural roots in Hawaii than ulu. Read more
Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill gives up spot at Pier 38 after 14 years
The original Uncle’s restaurant at Pier 38 has closed to patrons after 14 years. Read more
It’s first stop Makiki, as Zippy’s ventures back into full restaurant service
The first of Zippy’s 23 locations — 21 on Oahu and one each on Maui and the Big Island — reopened for in-house dining this week for the first time since the eatery closed its doors on March 17. Read more
Dana’s Restaurant and Catering keeps faith during trying times
Make up your mind before ordering at Dana’s Restaurant and Catering. And not about whether you want lechon kawali or pork adobo. Read more
Aisles of Asian goods and a food hall highlight H Mart in Kakaako
Arguably the biggest allure for Hawaii folks at the new H Mart in Kakaako is the selection of packaged items from Korea and other parts of Asia. Read more
EbiNomi takes the leap in Waikiki
For Stewart Chung and his elementary school buddies, a renewed friendship developed into “projects,” their term for investment partnerships. Read more
Japan spared COVID-19’s first wave, so what now?
By luck or by design, Japan has been spared a devastating outbreak of the coronavirus occurring in other parts of the world. Read more
Going Gluten-Free: Mix, match at will when making granola
Granola is a perfect platform for shining a spotlight on oats, simply because it is ridiculously delicious — and ridiculously easy to make. Read more
Recipe: Bok choy, like Mom used to make
Whole baby bok choy is quickly charred in a pan in very hot oil and drizzled at the end with shoyu. Done right, the result is a smoky, salty, still-crunchy veggie that’s almost decadent. Read more
Kakaako food distribution switches to walk-in pickups
The free food distribution at Na Kupuna Makamae Center in Kakaako is switching from drive-thru format to walk-in pickup. Read more
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center steps up to help community
With the help of community volunteers, the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center distributes 1,700 breakfast and lunch grab-and-go meals each weekday from four sites along the coast. Read more
Maximize veggie value with boxes from Hawaii farms
With the current surge of interest in local food, more farms are creating their own produce boxes. Read more
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