Garlic Shrimp Plate at Sam’s Kitchen Japanese television personality Sam Monaghan is also a pretty amazing chef.  His approach is simple, but his flavors leave a lasting impression.  His poke is spectacular, his pan-fried fish–ahi, shibi, mahimahi, ono, and a’u–is craveworthy, and his pan-fried ...

Thanksgiving meals have come a long way from the first harvest in the New World in 1621.  While that original feast may have lasted three days, today, we gorge down enough turkey and stuffing in one day to keep us feeling blissfully lethargic for the next three days.  Here are a few places ...

October 2023 New Restaurants and Cafes in Hawaii     Mini Monster  Mini Monster, a café born in Southern California and famous for its photogenic drinks, will soon open its Hawaii location in the Paina Lana'i Food Court on the second floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center.   Mini Monster ...

Veteran’s Day brings another three-day weekend starting on Friday.  As Hawaii moves to winter, with the increased possibility of rain, it may not be a bad idea to take advantage of the sunshine.  And what better place to enjoy the great beachy outdoors than on the North Shore of Oahu.       ...

November 3 is National Sandwich Day, and to honor the fourth Earl of Sandwich for his creation, we thought we would feature some unorthodox sandwiches.  Since the essence of the sandwich is about some type of filling being encased in bread so as to be easily eaten just about anywhere, we felt that ...

Why can’t Halloween always fall on weekends?  This year, Halloween falls on a Tuesday night, but that probably will not stop people from having a great time and staying out late.  Here are a few places worth dressing up for on October 31. Before you turn Halloween into an evening of grown-up fun, ...

People simply love breakfasts while in Hawaii.  Many restaurants open all day claim that their breakfast business is the best throughout the day.  Perhaps people want to start their day off right, so if that is the case, here are a few places in Honolulu to check out.    Heavenly Island ...

The restaurant and café openings and announcements continue.  There are a dozen new spots to check out, including the fifth location of Kai Coffee Hawaii and a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant slated to open later this fall.     Kai Coffee Hawaii   Kai Coffee Hawaii keeps sprouting new ...

Another three-day weekend is upon us, and so the important issue to resolve by Friday evening is how to make the most of it.  Some may want to just do something relaxing to help them recharge, while others may prefer to do something active.  Here are a few ideas to consider.   Drip Hawaii ...

Hawaii is more of a pluralistic wok than a melting pot. Rather than blend into one homogenous culture, each ethnicity retains its distinctive characteristics as a part of a harmonious composition. Royal Hawaiian Dining Plaza and its thoughtfully curated eateries encapsulate this rich ...

Making a bowl of noodles look taste-tempting is not very difficult.  Just the thought of ramen can make people crave the springy noodles in an alluring broth.  Throw in a noodle pull and voila!  You have a photo that will get everyone else craving that dish.  Here are a few noodle dishes that are ...

Flapjacks.  Griddle cakes.  Hotcakes.  There are a number of words that refer to the popular breakfast confection. And while there may be discerning nuances, in Hawaii, you will pretty much find pancakes and hotcakes.  While the term is loosely interchangeable in the islands, people’s preferences ...