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 5 columns written by Jo McGarry
A Hello Kitty Cafe, The Ranch House Returns
Wednesday - February 03, 2010
By Jo McGarry
Despite the economy, there are a number of new restaurants getting ready to open their doors. Among the new concepts is an Irish-Mexican-themed restaurant, Pablo McGinty’s, set to open in early Spring at Ward Centre, and Sanrio Café ( think Hello Kitty) in Pearlridge Center.
Read Column>>The Separate Checks Scenario
Wednesday - January 27, 2010
By Jo McGarry
An e-mail from a reader last week inspired me to start a conversation with a number of seasoned professionals in the restaurant industry and left me with the impression that unless you’ve worked as a waiter or bartender, you’ll never really understand what goes on behind the scenes in a restaurant.
Read Column>>Tilapia By Any Other Name ...
Wednesday - January 20, 2010
By Jo McGarry
You really have to believe that change is in the air when something goes from being a buzzword to a belief system. It’s finally happening with local agriculture, and I believe that this year may be the strongest local farmers have ever seen.
Read Column>>Island Chefs’ Hopes And Dreams For 2010
Wednesday - January 06, 2010
By Jo McGarry
New Year’s Eve is a bit stressful if, like me, you’re from Scotland. With traditions to keep and bad luck coming in through the front door if you let it, there’s a lot to do before the bells strike 12 at midnight.
Read Column>>Farm To Fork In Waikiki
Wednesday - December 30, 2009
By Jo McGarry
How do you get Calvin Say, Mufi Hannemann, Colleen Hanabusa and a host of other House and Senate members to spend a few hours together in happy conversation? You invite them to a sustainable lunch in a gorgeous restaurant.
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