On a sugar high
By the time you’re reading this, I would have been to Sugar Factory American Brasserie three times — once for the inaugural media event before the restaurant officially opened April 10 Read more
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Waikiki’s hidden gem
“I thought you said you were too full for dessert,” I protested, as my husband reached for the last bites of the Brownie Bar. Read more
Mediterranean Flavors with Local Flair
Two words: lamb Wellington. Of all the dishes that caught my eye on MARA Restaurant & Bar’s menu, that stood out the most. Read more
Eh, like beef?
When it comes to steak or seafood, I usually prefer the latter — lobster tail, sashimi, you name it. It’s not that steaks are bad; I just don’t crave red meat. Read more
So uni-‘que’
By 4:20 p.m., I’m already parked in the small lot behind Sushi Que. Read more
A ‘heavenly’ meal
Going out to brunch is always a weekend treat, and it’s even better when the restaurant’s aesthetic is pleasing. Read more
An omakase for every budget
It’s not every day that you see a sushi omakase that’s under $100. Read more
Nice to ‘meat’ you
I vividly remember the first time I went to a Brazilian steakhouse. Read more
Honolulu’s best-kept secret
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Spicing things up
“Great, I’m early,” I thought, while walking to Tadka Indian Cuisine in McCully Shopping Center. Read more
Truly ‘uni’que
A balanced uni pasta is hard to find. But if yours is recognized by the president of Italy, chances are, you’re doing something right. Read more
A culinary melting pot
“It feels likeCrazy Rich Asians in here — at least, because of the gold,” I told my husband upon entering newly opened Straits Hawaii. Read more
Sushi with a Side of tech
Japan withdrawals are a thing. When I traveled to Tokyo in March for a vacation, it was easy to get accustomed to the country’s innovative, tech-forward ways, from iPad ordering to ramen vending machines. Read more
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