- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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April 23, 2019
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Real Gastropub has all the hallmarks of a great neighborhood pub — a relaxed atmosphere, expanded food menu and its own soon-to-open Bent Tail Brewing Co. that will add to its roster of brews from around the world.
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- By Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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April 23, 2019
The chivito stands about 6 inches tall, a Kaiser roll stacked with steak, ham, bacon, slices of boiled egg, a slab of deep-fried mozzarella, spicy goat cheese, roasted red peppers and a duxelle mushroom paste, with horseradish mayo and olive tapenade.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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April 16, 2019
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Rinka has always been a sleeper restaurant, but there’s no hiding now that, after 5 and a half years near Ala Moana Center, they’ve moved to much more prominent digs at Ward Village.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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April 9, 2019
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I would normally balk at making the drive to Pearl City, but I was happy to head out to Pearl Highlands Center to sample the food at The Elephant Shack.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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April 2, 2019
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Diners are becoming more health conscious, reading ingredient labels, green-juicing and insisting on more transparency in the food chain. With that comes Tane, Honolulu’s first vegan izakaya.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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March 26, 2019
Nico’s Upstairs isn’t about froufrou French, but more bistro casual, in the spirit of the original, laid-back Nico’s.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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March 19, 2019
All the elements come together perfectly at the newest, third branch of historic Liliha Bakery.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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March 12, 2019
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The closure of the Willows at the start of the new year left a void for all who had enjoyed the open-air ambiance of its Hawaiian-style buffet.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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March 5, 2019
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If you liked chef Ron Simon’s food at the UH Medical School, chances are you’ll like it even more at Olena’s new location in Kalihi.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Feb. 26, 2019
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Most of our experience with Korean food in Hawaii has come via plate-lunch culture. Seoul Tofu House is the latest restaurant to ask us to think beyond that format in favor of the Korean bansang tradition.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Feb. 19, 2019
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The opening of two Vietnamese-inspired restaurants — one contemporary in style, one more traditional — suggests a split personality on my part, as I equally prize comfort, history and respect for the roots of cuisines.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Feb. 12, 2019
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The Filipino-style “kamayan” meal offered by Dana’s Restaurant and Catering in Waipahu is a bountiful spread of food laid out over foil and banana leaves, with diners invited to grab and devour all that catches their eye.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Jan. 29, 2019
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A rare wave of nostalgia hit me while dining at King Restaurant & Bar, where King Kan is at the helm. Fans have followed him over 30 years from such restaurants as Legend Seafood, Kirin in Waikoloa and Jade Dynasty.
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- By Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Jan. 22, 2019
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The little booth capturing a lot of attention at Ala Moana Center’s Makai Market Food Court belongs to MyungRang Hotdog Hawaii, which brings the popular South Korean street dog to the islands.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Jan. 22, 2019
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The new Maui Brewing Co. is in the Lau Hala Shops complex in Kailua, formerly home to Macy’s. The gastropub brings a lively, fun vibe that includes live music daily.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Jan. 15, 2019
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Hyun Kim’s unique style of Korean fusion gets more than box-lunch treatment in the former Kan Zaman space on Nuuanu Avenue.
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- By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Jan. 8, 2019
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In an age when customer service is in short supply, owners Hung “Frank” Nguyen and Huyen Le are charming, gracious and humble hosts at The Ripple of Smiles in Kaimuki.
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- By Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Jan. 8, 2019
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If you’re outside of Honolulu, you may be unaware of the chicken fight soon to arrive at a neighborhood near you.
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