A world of flavor
It seems like more eateries serving Indian cuisine have popped up around town — I’ve been to two different ones in the past week. Check out these flavorful options: Read more
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It seems like more eateries serving Indian cuisine have popped up around town — I’ve been to two different ones in the past week. Check out these flavorful options: Read more
East Honolulu resident Sammie Mina cooks this appetizer often for her husband, Rudy, as it is one of his most requested dishes. She learned the recipe from her mother, Yang Ae Yee, in Seoul Read more
Back in the day, people may have listened for that nostalgic tune that announced the neighborhood ice cream truck was near — but now they keep their eyes peeled for Slice Cream Truck. Read more
Oct. 17 celebrates all things noodles for National Pasta Day. Whether you crave tagliatelle, fusilli or spaghetti, check out these options: Read more
Eve Ala Moana, Hawaii’s newest premier nightlife destination, is holding its grand opening at the former Vintage Cave location at Ala Moana Center on Oct. 18 Read more
Prix-fixe menus are becoming more popular — and it’s easy to see why. They take the guesswork out of ordering, and you can try some of the eatery’s bestselling dishes. Check out these selections: Read more
Fall is arguably the best time of year. Not because of pumpkin spice but because football, baseball and basketball (and hockey, but I don’t indulge) converge into a trifecta of sports perfection. Read more
World Food Day, designated by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1979, is observed annually on Oct. 16. Read more
Miyeok guk is a seaweed soup consumed on birthdays in Korea. Read more
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Sometimes just a few cookies are what you want for dessert, accompanied, when in season, by a bowl of mandarins or tangerines Read more
This simple yet satisfying pasta recipe is made with just a few pantry staples Read more
An homage to the famous Marcella Hazan tomato sauce, this iteration has you switch the order: First, the butter is melted, so it can then bloom a heaping tablespoon or two of chile flakes to bring out their fruity heat Read more
Chile powder adds sting, honey lends sweetness, and butter gives a creamy richness to these succulent roasted shrimp Read more
Fall is finally here and what better way to celebrate than with some pumpkin-flavored treats? Here are a few places where you can get your pumpkin fix. Read more
Fun fact: World Egg Day is coming up Oct. 11, which coincides nicely with these egg dishes I’ve been recently craving. Don’t worry, these are available all year long. Read more
Combine miso and tahini, or sesame paste, to make a vibrant dressing that gives this meal-in-a-bowl some real punch. Read more
Whether you prefer cheese, pepperoni or anything in between, October is National Pizza Month, so these savory pies reign supreme: Read more
Fusion Café + Wine (3457 Waialae Ave. Ste. 102) presents its October Wine Dinner, which showcases Spanish-inspired fare and wine pairings, on Oct. 17 with reservations starting at 5:30 p.m. Read more
Who wants to stress about taking appetizers to a party? This three-ingredient combination can be ready in minutes. Buy any type of smoked fish spread you can find in the refrigerated seafood section. Read more
One of the challenges of a career in hospitality is that you don’t get holidays off. Holidays are some of the busiest nights of the year for restaurants, where it’s an all-hands-on-deck situation. Read more
Hats off to the servers at Leila Kaimuki for really knowing their stuff. I had no experience with Moroccan food prior to my dinner at this recently opened restaurant, but the staff recited the dishes’ descriptions numerous times and answered all of my questions without any hesitation. Read more