Local blogger Crystal “Pikko” Watanabe is a guru in the way of the bento — the traditional Japanese meal in a box. I became a fan through her many incredible “LOST”-themed bento creations, which were regularly featured on KITV‘s morning show. But there’s a lot more to bento making, which is a true culinary art. [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Food'
Saimin Stories
July 1st, 2010 · 8 Comments · Business, Food, Hawaii
Today my coworkers and I headed into Kalihi to eat lunch at Boulevard Saimin. This mom-and-pop eatery has been around since 1956, and is a local institution. But when we arrived, there were signs announcing that the restaurant was changing its name to Dillingham Saimin. And on the door, a sign that declared, “We’re Not [...]
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Loco Moco Smackdown in Waikiki
June 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Business, Events, Food
The loco moco is a famous (and infamous) island dish: white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and thick brown gravy. Its presence on the menu is often a measure of how “local” an eatery is. And while the home of the loco moco is the sleepy town of Hilo on the [...]
Tags: Food·locomoco·restaurants·waikiki
Veterans to be Honored at Iolani Palace
June 4th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Events, Family, Food, Music
A unique event will be held tomorrow at Iolani Palace, including live music, food booths, presentations, and one of the first bon dances of the season. You can take a tour of the palace, enjoy local favorites like saimin and shave ice, savor special performances by ManoaDNA and ‘ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, and then dance into [...]
Tags: bondance·iolanipalace·obon·veterans·wwii
Food Network Gets ‘LOST’ on Wednesday
May 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Food, Lost, Pop Culture, Television
The series finale of “LOST” is less than a week away, and the Food Network is visiting “The Island” just in time. In the Wednesday installment of “Dinner: Impossible,” celebrity chef Robert Irvine finds himself stranded on Papailoa Beach — the very stretch of sand the survivors of Oceanic 815 called home for the past [...]
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Good Eats, Good Deals, Good Cause
November 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Food, Hawaii
The second-annual “Restaurant Week” fundraiser begins on Monday, Nov. 16, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 22. Over 50 restaurants are participating, ranging from greasy spoons to fine dining. Each is offering a special deal for special dishes during the week, meanwhile donating a portion of the proceeds toward ambitious plans to build a vastly expanded [...]
Tags: dining·Food·restaurants
Don’t Miss Lunch at 220 Grille [Updated]
September 29th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Food, Hawaii
One of the more interesting restaurants in Honolulu exists only a few weeks out of the year. 220 Grille specializes in “Hawaii Regional Cuisine,” offering great food and service on the slopes of Diamond Head. Yet everything on the menu costs less than $10. How? By putting students to work. 220 Grille is a learning [...]
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‘Man v. Food’ in Honolulu
September 9th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Food, Hawaii, Television
Tonight on the Travel Channel, “Man v. Food” turns the spotlight on Honolulu. The program, which crosses the country in search of local traditions and regional specialties, challenges host Adam Richman to partake in each destination’s indulgences. While on Oahu, he’s introduced to the loco moco at Hukilau Cafe in Laie, kalua pig and pipikaula [...]
27th Okinawan Festival
September 8th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Events, Family, Food, Hawaii, Video
Okinawan Festival from hawaii on Vimeo. This past weekend brought the 27th annual Okinawan Festival back to Kapiolani Park. More than 40,000 people turned out over two full days to revel in all things uchinanchu, showcasing everything from traditional Okinawan performances, to delicious food, to several cultural activities. My family and I checked things out [...]
Bon Dance in Makiki This Weekend
August 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Events, Family, Food, Hawaii
The Jodo Mission of Hawaii (located in Makiki off S. King St. at 1429 Makiki St.) is holding its annual bon dance on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14 and 15. Dancing begins at 7:30 p.m., but the food concession opens at 5:30 p.m. Though dancing is the main attraction, the food at bon dances is [...]
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