I had an unexpected tour of Vintage Cave last week. Charlie Yoshida, the general manager, was kind enough to walk and talk me through the...

When Rodney Uyehara moved from Waikiki to Chinatown to open HASR Bistro, he imagined he’d be trading his fine-dining menu for something a little more...

Just when you thought plates of exquisite entrees, desserts and endless days of celebration were over, Chinese New Year approaches. Sunday, Feb. 10, is a...

As the holidays wind down and expectations for the new year ramp up, it might come as good news to know we are headed into...

I hugged the children a little tighter the other weekend, remembering what’s really important. Passing up the opportunity to spend time at the malls doing...

Leave it to me to have lunch at Karai Crab on one of the busiest days of the year. Who knew 12.12.12 was such a...

Amid the holiday festivities comes sad news for the food and beverage industry as longtime Hawaii resident and well-loved executive chef at Il Lupino Nic...

Technically there isn’t a Black Friday for restaurants, although it might be a pretty good idea. Imagine if holiday gifting could be done in a...

If it’s been a while since you last visited the Pagoda Restaurant, you may not recognize the place. But you’re sure to like it. And...

I’ve discovered another trick to making Thanksgiving easier than ever – have someone else make dessert. If you read this column regularly, then you’ll know...