Mastering the art of French cooking, the sequel Chef Mavro will be serving a special three-course “Julie & Julia Movie Menu” ($59) available Fridays and Saturdays only, August 7–29. “After the screening of the movie, so many people were craving boeuf bourguignon… [»Read]
Ono Mao Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for Mao Farms’ 5th annual fundraiser at the Hawaii State Art Museum, September 5th from 6pm–9pm. Tickets are $125 ($100 is tax-deductable). Silent and live auctions, local cuisine by Ed Kenney and company… [»Read]
You know that Farmers’ Markets are the latest rage when they show up in the middle of Waikiki. The management of the International Market Place has started a market (near the food court) replete with lei makers, farmers and a wide variety of prepared foods…. [»Read]
One of Primo’s points of pride is that it was born on the shores of Hawaii. While the revived version of Primo has only some of its products brewed on the Islands, it still is an integral part of Hawaii’s cultural history. Interestingly enough, Primo has… [»Read]
Those wondering what would happen to the old Taco Bell/Pizza Hut space on Fort Street are in for some double trouble. Or make that treats. Hawaii’s own Bad Ass Coffee Company, which has expanded to cities throughout the Islands and the mainland, will be adding… [»Read]
Du Vin has expanded its half-price happy hour menu to include not only pupu, but its well and specialty drinks. Happy hours are Mon–Sat, 4–6pm. 545-1115 Chef Mavro launched his new summer menu featuring local abalone, Colorado lamb and hibiscus pavlova…. [»Read]
Maona for Dad Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room is offering a Father’s Day brunch with uka plenny “manly” dishes–like Chinese pork roast, North Shore cattlemen’s sloppy joes, and Maui Cattle Co. steak and eggs. But even the vegetarian teenager in the family will… [»Read]
Stoned Stone Brewery, rated the number one brewery in the world by the two largest beer enthusiast websites ([beeradvocate.com] and [ratebeer.com]) made an appearance at the Maui Brewers Festival last month. Rumor has it that this esteemed California brewery is looking… [»Read]
‘Aina Hoola oa Mailikuahi: The Conference to Grow a Food Sovereignty Movement E ola ka ‘aina, e ola ke kanaka, e ola ke kaiaulu–May the land have life, may man have life, may the community have life. In the past few years, conferences focusing on community… [»Read]
Betty is back Betty Pang, of Green Door fame, has finally settled on a new location in Chinatown. This January she left Kahala and will soon reopen at her new and only location on Nuuanu Avenue, across the street from Indigo. The new space, like the first, is small… [»Read]
Smokin’ Waimanalo A new country cafe has opened just in time for summer beachgoers. Punahou alumns, David Campbell and Patrick Shea are partners in Sweet Home Waimanalo, a new venture launched with help from Steve Brown of Downtown fame. Although Campbell’s background… [»Read]
Holoholo Waianae Farmers’ Market reopened last weekend at the Waianae Comprehensive Health Center. Saturdays, 8:30am–12pm. Haleiwa market is attracting a good crowd on the North Shore on Sundays 9am–1pm. Check ‘em both out… [»Read]
Himalayan Kitchen Another entrepreneur smiling in the face of recession is Suman Basnet, who opened Himalayan Kitchen in Kaimuki. This recent addition to the short list of Indian restaurants in Honolulu focuses on the cuisine of India’s far north, although… [»Read]
Lemongrass Café The former home of Paradise Produce has been reborn as Lemongrass Café at the Pacific Gateway Center. This nonprofit is a touchstone for recent immigrants making their Hawaii transition. Within the Center is a culinary incubator which… [»Read]
Chef-caught mahi Chef Hiroshi Fukui is sharpening his hooks and getting his trolling gear ready for mahimahi. We’re coming into peak season for local mahi, and this beautiful golden blue fish is at the top of the non-endangered list. The mahi will be featured as part… [»Read]
