Comidas nuevas: Soul de Cuba isn’t the only Cuban joint in town anymore. La Habana, in the space that was Mulvadi Café, opened in January. Mulvadi Corp. is still partner in the restaurant, they’ve just swapped out burritos for ropa vieja. All entrees come with… [»Read]
Patty cake, patty cake: If you like your brew in solid form, try Satura Cakes’ St. Patrick’s Day special–Chocolate Guinness cupcakes, available March 12–18. They even have little green frosting clovers on top. Located at Ward Center (537-1206) and Harbor Court… [»Read]
Follow the dumpling: Chinatown dim sum favorite Mei Sum has moved to 1170 Nuuanu Avenue, between Beretania and Pauahi streets. Tel: 531-3268. Destination Kauai: The Garden Isle’s restaurant scene is heating up. First it got San Francisco chef Jim Moffatt’s… [»Read]
Honolulu’s restaurant businesses are one of the city’s most generous communities. So many of them are constantly donating time and resources to good causes, even in this tough economic climate. On March 1, 12th Avenue Grill (1145C 12th Ave., 732-9469). holds its… [»Read]
The Hyatt Regency holds a four-course winemaker dinner Tue, 2/23 featuring Napa Valley’s Cakebread Cellars. Now into its second generation of Cakebreads, the company is well respected and guests will try a range of wines, from Sauvignon Blanc to Pinot Noir. Price:… [»Read]
The owners of Apartment3 have been concentrating on their kitchen offerings over the past several months, and the hiring of Executive Chef Robert McGee looks like a winner. McGee comes to the Islands from Portland, Ore., where he was head chef at Slow Bar. If the… [»Read]
Beautiful brown: Brasserie du Vin holds a chocolate tasting Feb. 10 at 7pm. Try chocolates that are 50 to 80 percent cacao (a lot different from a Hershey’s Bar!). New chef Jacob Dobbs will talk about chocolate–from history to cooking uses. Bonus: You get a savory… [»Read]
Lots of people actually live in Waikiki, and the condo hive now has its own farmers’ market–in King’s Village (when did it stop being an Alley?). A modest selection of produce vendors sets up on Fridays 4–9pm King’s Village, 131 Kaiulani Ave. between… [»Read]
The Hawaii Grown Tea series will begin at the Big Island’s Volcano Art Center on Jan. 21. The first meeting includes a tasting and talk by Tea Hawaii & Company owner Eva Lee. Learn about local tea production and cultural activities that surround tea, and buy… [»Read]
Vino introduces a one-month-long happy hour special in January called “At the Bar.” From 5:30–6:30pm, patrons sitting at the bar get a 50 percent discount on their food. House-made three-cheese gnocchi with jumbo lump crab for $8? See you tonight. Vino, Restaurant… [»Read]
Want to help others enjoy the local food that you get to purchase every week at the farmers’ market? The Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation will be partnering with a new project called Giving It Fresh Today (G.I.F.T.) to help you do so. Beginning on Saturday,… [»Read]
Chef Praseuth Luangkhot, aka J.J., is a Laotian native who honed his culinary talents at Maxim’s in NYC. His J.J. Bistro & French Pastry is offering two European seasonal treats. The Yule Log is white cake filled with chocolate ganache and buttercream. Three… [»Read]
Hawaii eaters are making a strong showing on the new social media site [foodspotters.com]. It’s like GoWalla, but instead of places, you document dishes. Upload photos of your prize food finds and win points, followers and bragging rights. Ready to ring in the New Year… [»Read]
After 12 years as a Kailua mainstay, Lanikai Juice just opened a second location at the Assaggio retail plaza across the street from Kahala Mall (4346 Waialae Ave, 732-7200). Owner Pablo Gonzales has managed to not only survive but thrive in the age of Jamba Juice…. [»Read]
Make a gingerbread structure (some people go way beyond houses) at Easter Seals Hawaii’s 10th Annual Gingerbread Family Festival. Napoleon’s Bakery donates six pallets of gingerbread and Easter Seals volunteers create kits ($39) that include candy and icing…. [»Read]
