Although a relatively new kid on the culinary block, Good Fortune Chinese Restaurant is anything but amateur when it comes to accommodating the desires of Oahu’s growing vegetarian community. S...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/09/columns/your-meal-of-fortune/
Infusing his eclectic menu with innovative island flare, executive chef Rodhel Ibay keeps things classy yet cutting-edge at Fresco Italian Restaurant. Located within Hilton Hawaiian Village’s R...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/09/columns/italian-style-cuisine-lights-up-the-night/
As any ’80s baby can recall, whenever a “grill” was mentioned — often pluralized with a “z” — visions of metal-teethed music elite like Flava Flav and Nelly come to mind (and I’m ...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/09/columns/some-grillz-to-sink-your-teeth-into/
A calming oasis amid the bustling mecca of Honolulu’s Ala Moana Center, Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant welcomes hungry diners to stop in and enjoy a welcomed reprieve from the shopping madness...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/08/columns/veggie-dishes-rule-over-this-dynasty/
Ask most vegetarians what a common staple of their diet is, and tofu is at the top of the list. Featuring three delicious soy-infused selections, Pho My Lien, a local Aiea eatery, brings good tim...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/08/columns/the-versatility-of-tofu/
Canton Seafood Restaurant is no stranger to vegetarian fare, and proudly makes it a point to provide a wide range of options for its clientele. “There are plenty of vegetarian choices here,” ...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/07/columns/vegetarians-luck-out-with-fresh-fare/
When one first thinks of catering, visions of pre-ordering endless pupu platters and hosting parties come to mind. But at one local eatery, the concept of catering has a whole new meaning. In a w...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/07/columns/thai-cuisine-that-caters-to-you/
What adult doesn’t remember constantly being commanded to “eat your vegetables!” as a child? From mothers clucking to cartoons coaxing (Popeye, anyone?), we were always reminded of the rewa...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/07/columns/vegetarian-eats-that-popeye-would-approve-of/
An American classic — evoking images of ooey, gooey delicious melt-in-your-mouth cheeses and warm, feel-good emotions — pizza is prime. But far too often, vegetarians with an affinity for the...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/06/columns/absolutely-z-best/
Swaying palms, glistening white sands and crystal blue waters amid warm, tropical temperatures. It’s not just the weather that reflects how similar in many ways the Philippines is to Hawaii. Al...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/05/columns/taking-it-to-the-max/
Let’s face it. It’s difficult to find hearty vegetarian (or vegan) meal options that fill you up without sacrificing taste or quality ingredients. Owner and chef Willu Diaz noticed this first...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/04/columns/a-place-to-eat-for-vegetarians-vegans/
Although the heavenly harbor view alone would be more than enough to entice Islanders to come running, Gokoku Sushi — a new gourmet sushi spot making its home in Hawaii Kai — also offers fres...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/02/columns/time-go-gokoku-2/
On Veg’n Out‘s recent visit to Million Restaurant, things got a little turned upside down, as Mike Lee, server and third generation member of the restaurant’s owner family, entertained us w...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/02/columns/feeling-like-one-million/
I can still hear her stern voice ringing in my ears, “Careful now, Miss Miller, you don’t want to let your imagination go getting the better of you, now do you?” Ms. Gray was her name, and ...
https://dining.staradvertiser.com/2015/01/columns/hail-aquatic-imaginarium/