Jo McGarry has been writing about food and wine for more than a decade in Hawaii. Former editor of Gusto Magazine she began working as restaurant specialist for the Honolulu Star Bulletin in 2001 and writing a food column for MidWeek the same year. She is the host of a long running lifestyle radio program, Table Talk, that airs Saturday mornings on KHVH 830 AM from 10 – 11AM. She is the author of The Hawaii Tailgate Cookbook and the 'voice' of tailgating on radio. Visit her website: WineAndDineHawaii.com
Below are the last few Foodie Fare columns
Hawaii’s Mightiest Chef and Valentine’s sweets
Friday - February 06, 2009
By Jo McGarry
Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar’s Chef Rod Dizar took his talents to the Battleship Missouri last weekend and walked away with the title of “Hawaii’s Mightiest Chef.
Read Column>>Valentine’s Day dining at the Top of The ‘I’
Friday - January 30, 2009
By Jo McGarry
Still Going Strong at Sarento’s.
With rumors of restaurant closures running at an all-time high, it’s no surprise to Sarento’s owner Aaron Placourakis that his phone has been ringing.
Read Column>>An Obama Dog for the president
Friday - January 23, 2009
By Jo McGarry
Obama Dog
While the first family might still be deciding on which dog will join them as a pet in the White House, Hank Adaniya has a suggestion.
Traditional Japanese fare or soup ‘n’ sandwich
Friday - January 16, 2009
By Jo McGarry
When one of the oldest Japanese restaurants in town offers a soup and sandwich for lunch, you can trust that it’s going to be a little different. At Sekiya’s Japanese Restaurant and Deli, the new combination soup and sandwich meals come with a local touch.
Read Column>>Finding local favorites all in one place
Friday - January 09, 2009
By Midweek Staff
If you’re like most discriminating diners, you’ll travel far and islandwide to find favorite local foods. It might be saimin at one restaurant, sushi at another, butterfish here and pork chops there. But what if you wanted to find them all in one place?
Read Column>>Atruly traditional island okazuya
Friday - January 02, 2009
By Midweek Staff
Unless you’re lucky enough to have someone in your family dedicated to upholding tradition, chances are you didn’t pound your own mochi this week, rather you’re looking for the best that local stores have to offer.
Read Column>>The many flavors of New Year’s Eve
Friday - December 26, 2008
By Midweek Staff
It’s hard not to rave about the food at Sergio’s,especially when you can sample signature dishes (and a free taste of the chef’s Tuscan pizza) for under $20.
Read Column>>Getting into the holiday spirit
Friday - December 19, 2008
By Jo McGarry
Hale Koa Christmas: Music, Food and Family Fun.
There’s nothing quite like a trip around the Hale Koa Hotel to put you in the holiday spirit.
Authentic Vietnamese and Italian favorites
Friday - December 12, 2008
By Jo McGarry
Pho 777 is the most recent addition to the dozens of Vietnamese restaurants in the city. It takes over the spot vacated by Brazilian restaurant Tudo de Bon on the second floor of McCully Shopping Center.
Read Column>>Savoring the exotic flavors of India
Friday - December 05, 2008
By Jo McGarry
Cafe TajMahal may have recently opened, but its owners, Kabir Chowdhury and his wife, Hosneara Nitu Mahal, have had lots of practice creating dishes that appeal to local palates.
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