February was certainly the month for love…especially for those who love food.  Oahu witnessed a number of new openings, including burgers, hot pots, Korean BBQ, and a slew of affordable, casual eateries, with announcements of many more to come in the upcoming months.   1) Aloha Smash Burger ...

When people say someone laughed all the way to the bank, that probably has never really happened.  Laughing for such extended periods of time is not only debilitating but it does cause abdominal pain.  However, there are activities besides making obscene amounts of cash that do make people happy.  ...

Locals in Hawaii call it “Kanak attack” and other Americans call it “food coma.”  It’s that state of paralysis induced by overconsumption of food, also known as postprandial somnolence.  This effect is normal after a meal replete in carbohydrates and protein because the body experiences an influx ...

Hawaii locals are crazy, especially when it comes to loco moco.  Something about a mound of rice topped with a hamburger patty, gravy, and a fried egg creates an addiction for locals and a must try for visitors.   The dish was believed to have its origin at the Lincoln Grill restaurants in Hilo on ...

After a three year hiatus, the 27th Annual Honolulu Festival is making its return, meaning that both locals and visitors will be able to enjoy a weekend full of activities from March 10 to 12, including free cultural activities, arts, and entertainment at a number of venues, including Hawai‘i ...

With nigiri and makizushi (roll sushi) under your belt figuratively and maybe literally, you may now be ready to explore other incarnations of sushi.   Narezushi  Commonly prepared prior to the 18th Century when refrigeration was non-existent, Sushi was served fermented after about six ...

Not that people need a reason to eat pancakes, but Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day.  Observed a day before Ash Wednesday, some people my celebrate this day by eating pancakes and other sweets.  Here are a few places to enjoy pancakes even beyond the breakfast time slot.   1) ...

Roses, chocolates, and Champagne seem par for the course for any Valentine’s Day dinner, and in Hawaii, so is the breathtaking ocean view.  These picturesque venues are preparing a special meal for Valentine’s Day or in some cases, for days around the event, keeping the romance alive for more than ...

January 2023 New Restaurants and Cafes in Hawaii   1)  K Street Food K Street Food opened its doors to mukbang fans inside STIX Asia, the new food hall located in the former Waikiki Yokocho space. Turn on that selfie camera and chow down on some popular Korean street food, such as corn ...

Now that you have a general understanding of the basic sushi terms, this second part of the guide on how to sushi will share about the different classifications of sushi.  Most are familiar with two general types of sushi, nigiri and rolls.  This first part will share the various types of nigiri ...

Ethnic foods seem to be a growing trend in America, as are the concept of food halls, with the number of new projects increasing exponentially.  STIX ASIA is Honolulu’s newest food hall, located in the lower level of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza. Aspiring to become the epicenter for cultural ...

OMG may be an acronym for Oh My Grill, but it also reflects the pleasant surprises most diners experience at this eatery specializing in local cuisine.  The multi-cultural flavors, uber-reasonable prices, upscale menu items, a tasteful ambiance, and late night hours all seem to be reasons why ...