The Local Charm Of Lunch Wagons

December 08, 2010

Islanders are a casual bunch. The more informality in our lives, the better. That goes for dining as well. No need to impress us with full-service tabletop service, a glossy menu with tassels and expensive china. We are content to balance a plate lunch on our laps while sitting on a wooden bench outdoors. Some of our best-tasting meals come from lunch wagons, where the proprietor hands us a meal spilling over with gravy through a truck window.

Keri Endo

January 25, 2012

Keri Endo
Catering Director,  The Willows

Where were you born and raised? Born and raised here in Honolulu, Aiea High School grad.

What made you want to pursue a career in the food industry? You know, I really just fell into it in the beginning.

A Store To Fit A Healthy Lifestyle

January 19, 2007
By Jo McGarry

When the owners of Umeke Market decided to expand their increasingly popular range of organic and health-related products, they turned to co-owner Debbie Yamaguchi to take the lead.

Hawaii’s Mightiest Chef and Valentine’s sweets

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.

Finding Food Heaven Down Under

July 14, 2006
By Lyle Fujioka

As a 24-7 caregiver for my late wife Sue, it was a challenge for me to disengage and seek respite time. The nature of her terminal, neuromuscular disease required round-the-clock attention, and it became increasingly difficult to simply sleep.

In The Kitchen With Dr. Miura

January 25, 2012
By Diana Helfand

Christopher Miura, M.D., enjoys cooking. You’ll find him in his kitchen almost every day, experimenting with non-meat ingredients to create healthy, well-balanced meals for his family.

A Proper Toast For Rabbie Burns

January 21, 2009
By Jo McGarry

It should be a big year for Scotch whisky. It’s the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland’s bard, Robert Burns - the anniversary will be celebrated Jan. 25 in Hawaii with a traditional Burns supper - and the entire auld country is celebrating.

An affordable, family-run restaurant in Waikiki

February 06, 2009
By Jo McGarry

On any day of the week, you’ll find a steady stream of tourists walking from their hotels in Waikiki to have breakfast at Wailana Coffee House.

A hot new Italian Bistro at Market City

August 08, 2008
By Kerry Miller

Banana Leaf Italian Bistro has barely opened its doors at Market City Shopping Center and is already busy filling hungry bellies with a wide range of Italian favorites.

Surf And Turf With Aloha

January 04, 2012
By Sam Choy

SHOYU FISH WITH SOMEN NOODLES
BEEF BOWL

Deep-fried Mac And Cheese? Oh, Yes

January 25, 2012
By Jo McGarry

I suppose it was only a matter of time before someone decided to try dipping macaroni and cheese in the deep-fryer. Appropriately enough, it’s Macaroni Grill that now claims the new signature dish. The restaurant has put a somewhat elegant spin on the dish a bit like D.K. Kodama’s treatment of saimin adding a touch of truffle oil to the cheese.

Holiday Fun Without Extra Pounds

December 05, 2007
By Mia Inoshita

Holidays are about celebrating the season with friends and ohana. Here in Hawaii, food is an important part of the culture and goes hand-in-hand with any celebration.

Capturing The Personality Of Wines

January 25, 2012
By Roberto Viernes

You should know by now that the first thing I recommend for people who want to appreciate their wines better is to smell and taste everything all the fruits in every market, take note of the smells when you are at the garden or flower store