The more we learn about COVID-19’s spread, the more we’ve opted for the relative safety of the outdoors. That holds true whether seeking recreation at beaches and parks, or places to dine. Read more
Brick Fire Tavern’s Kaimuki location was planned a year ago as a second outlet for the pizza restaurant with roots in Chinatown. Read more
The idea of resilience is abstract, easy to talk about, but most of us are accustomed to going about our daily business without facing obstacles that test our resolve. … Until now. Read more
For some, living under pandemic conditions has felt like time wasted in limbo. Read more
We all know that food serves as more than mere sustenance. Food is a source of joy, a symbol of connection and conviviality, a balm for the lonely and an enemy of dieters. Read more
Even in the midst of a pandemic, with the specter of business closures looming, new eateries continue to follow through on plans to open. Read more
COVID-19 is forcing society to reinvent itself as a matter of survival. Read more
The Chinese adage, “Far better to be a dog in days of peace than to be a human in times of war” has been interpreted in the Western world as a curse, “May you live in interesting times.” Read more
Expanding on the idea of Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, services that connect consumers directly with farmers and ranchers, chefs are coming up with their own meal kits, market bags and boxes. Read more
With its promise of Southeast Asian street food, it was one of the most exciting restaurant projects on the horizon. Read more
With no strategic plan from the government beyond “wait and see,” restaurateurs have taken to self-policing, deciding themselves whether it’s time to close their dining rooms as a result of rising COVID-19 infections in Hawaii. Read more
Fooki is open for takeout only, which is a shame, because so many specialties, such as the beef noodle and MaLa soups, are best enjoyed on the spot. Read more
At SingMa Tei, chef Jun Xi Chen takes pride in the slow processes that bring a Southeast Asian classic dish to life. Read more
On June 5, the Kahala had become the first of Oahu’s major hotels to start reopening its rooms and restaurant dining rooms to a kamaaina audience. Read more
The world has become divided between those who shrug off the coronavirus like it’s no big deal, and those who view every object, surface and person as a potential contaminant. Read more
To dine out or not to dine out was an ordinary question just a few short months ago. Read more
It turns out olena (the Hawaiian name for turmeric) is not only at the root of the business but is also part of a family legacy at Olena Cafe. Read more
Istanbul has moved from a farmers market stall to an upscale brick-and-mortar location in Ward Village. Read more
The menu at Guieb’s Cafe encompasses the best of everything he’s learned in years of restaurant work. Read more
When it comes to Aburiya Ibushi, all you want to eat are the carbs. Read more
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