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

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2009 Archive

An affordable, family-run restaurant in Waikiki - February 06, 2009
Overcoming some early Stage fright - January 30, 2009
Celebrating Chinese New Year at Hee Hing - January 23, 2009
Chatting with Café Tajmahal’s Chowdhury - January 16, 2009
Afresh, authentic taste of Vietnam - January 09, 2009
Heading out to Ko Olina for brunch - January 02, 2009


2008 Archive

A New Orleans-style New Year’s Eve - December 26, 2008
A family affair on South King Street - December 19, 2008
A gift of holiday recommendations - December 12, 2008
Chef Siu can ‘Rise’ to any occasion - December 05, 2008
Good, affordable Korean yakiniku - November 28, 2008
Thanksgiving: The best food day of the year - November 21, 2008
Dynamic sushi, affordable dining at Sansei - November 14, 2008
A patisserie at Sam Choy’s - sweet! - November 07, 2008
Freshly made Thanksgiving dinners to go - October 31, 2008
A popular place for an affordable Italian lunch - October 24, 2008
A tasty introduction to Wild Ginger - October 17, 2008
Heading to Kakaako for comfort food - October 10, 2008
New Sergio’s makes Kapahulu a tastier avenue - October 03, 2008
A new fall menu debuts at Vino - September 26, 2008
What’s new with Chef Hiroshi Fukui - September 19, 2008
The ‘wow’ factor at Top of Waikiki - September 12, 2008
Casual fine dining with a local flair - September 05, 2008
Getting all fired up about Mexican food - August 29, 2008
The restaurant that has it all - August 22, 2008
A new Korean buffet out Mililani way - August 15, 2008
It’s always fresh at Seafood Village - August 08, 2008
Fresh, natural plate lunches on Bishop Street - August 01, 2008
Beachside dining at its best - July 25, 2008
The scoop on summer wine dinners - July 18, 2008
The secret to authentic Korean cuisine - July 11, 2008
Fourth of July dining with a fireworks view - July 04, 2008
Simple, satisfying, savory soup - June 27, 2008
Wandering chef returns with a new menu - June 20, 2008
Cakes, pastries and so much more - June 13, 2008
A ‘new’ look, the same Pacific blue view - June 06, 2008
Sarento’s: absolutely tops - May 30, 2008
Dining at the bowling alley - May 23, 2008
Two chefs, one great year - May 16, 2008
Fresh, flavorful Thai cuisine - May 09, 2008
Cinco de Mayo food and fun - May 02, 2008
Flavors of southern India - April 25, 2008
Going beyond the menu - April 18, 2008
Giant shrimp, small prices - April 11, 2008
Catering to kama’aina - April 04, 2008
All-you-can-eat ribs in April - March 28, 2008
The place to eat plenty - March 21, 2008
The ‘Buzz’ about a Pearl City favorite - March 14, 2008
No frills, just good Italian food at Pasta Basta - March 07, 2008
Oodles of Japanese noodles - February 29, 2008
Fine wine with Korean fare - February 22, 2008
Blending the flavors of Asia - February 15, 2008
A taste of what’s new at E&O Trading Co. - February 08, 2008
Chinese New Year dining - February 01, 2008
Super Bowl party central - January 25, 2008
Sunday brunch with style - January 18, 2008
A perfect night at Aaron’s - January 11, 2008
Going with the grain at Umeke Market - January 04, 2008


2007 Archive

A taste of New Orleans at Ruth’s Chris - December 28, 2007
Christmas Eve highlights - December 21, 2007
Bringing a basket of goodies - December 14, 2007
Improving on the classics - December 07, 2007
A Helemano holiday gift - November 30, 2007
Big bone kalbi, crisp tempura and no MSG - November 23, 2007
Thanksgiving turkey to go at Terrace Grille - November 16, 2007
A delicious culinary collaboration - November 09, 2007
Joyful dining in Kaneohe - November 02, 2007
More than just great ribs - October 26, 2007
Got (fresh) milk? - October 19, 2007
Asian-fusion with flair - October 12, 2007
On a roll at Fukuya deli - October 05, 2007
Brewing up great Oktoberfest feasts - September 28, 2007
Art, food and Kapono - September 21, 2007
Twelve years of Choy at Diamond Head - September 14, 2007
Alfredo Lee Cooks Up New Dishes At Sergio’s - September 07, 2007
More than just a buffet - August 24, 2007
Tossing New York-style pizza in Kahala - August 17, 2007
The Colony menu makeover - August 10, 2007
Swords of all-you-can-eat grilled meats - August 03, 2007
A bountiful buffet and so much more - July 27, 2007
A surprising taste of Cuba downtown - July 20, 2007
Late-night dining, music, comedy and magic - July 13, 2007
Celebrating the cuisines of the world - July 06, 2007
Food, fireworks and the Fourth of July - June 29, 2007
Throwing a Wahoo’s taco party - June 22, 2007
An upbeat, fun atmosphere at Shokudo - June 08, 2007
Simple and sophisticated Indian food - June 01, 2007
Wine parties with a view at Longhi’s - May 25, 2007
Celebrating 30 years of great steaks at Hy’s - May 18, 2007
An authentic taste of Mexico at Quintero’s - May 11, 2007
A downtown dining world of its own - May 04, 2007
Creating a menu to match the view at Aaron’s - April 27, 2007
When it comes to Thai food, it has to be Keo’s - April 20, 2007
A relaxed, friendly place for lunch in Waikiki - April 13, 2007
Easter brunch and Hyatt’s ham to go - April 06, 2007
Two popular, bountiful Easter brunches - March 30, 2007
FYI: CPK ASAP opens in Kailua town - March 23, 2007
Hifumi: good, cheap, plentiful Japanese food - March 16, 2007
A long tradition of comfort food in Kaimuki - March 09, 2007
Good golly, Miss Molly has kolaches! - March 02, 2007
Rediscovering the joys of the Shore Bird - February 23, 2007
A guide to great Chinese New Year dining - February 16, 2007
Floating a romantic idea for Valentine’s Day - February 09, 2007
The changing face of Chinese dining In Hawaii - February 02, 2007
A menu full of favorites at Kakaako Kitchen - January 26, 2007


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