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On the “Windward” side of the island, in the small beach town of Kailua, The Food Company Market & Cafe is a hidden gem that many locals treasure.  From the outside, it doesn’t look anything special, but inside their menu is a plethora of meals ranging from pancakes to braised short ribs.  The selection of […]

      Downbeat Diner and Lounge is a late night diner/lounge with a full bar.  It’s in the heart of hipsterville  Downtown.  This place gets a lot of foot traffic after the bars/clubs, art houses, and the business district closes.  It’s also the hub of where all the hipsters goes to get their grub on. […]

I’ve always used my crock pot during the Fall/Winter time.  I don’t know if it’s because the weather is getting cooler or the sun is setting faster.  I find it comforting walking into my home with the smell of home cooking.  I’m the main cook in the house, not by default, but by choice.  I’m […]

Fresh Cafe  is located in Kaka’ako nearby Ward Center and Ala Moana Mall.  It’s where the hipster, musician, student, and artist comes to relax or to study.  It’s common to see a doorman with a cute bow tie and crisp white collar shirt opening the front door to the cafe.  What’s even more common is the […]

220 Grille: A Sustainable Food Bistro is located on the campus of Kapiolani Community College, which is known for three things: best farmer’s market on O’ahu, nursing program, and most of all their culinary program. The Ohia building is connected to the cafeteria and above the bookstore, is where the 220 Grille is located. Every […]

First and foremost, I want to apologize for the repeat on the sushi places.  If you can’t tell already, I love sushi, especially spicy ahi. Downtown is filled with little eateries for the business person or student on the go.  I just so happened to be in downtown and decided to pick some lunch up. […]

Pa’ina (Hawaiian for gathering) Cafe has two locations: Koko Marine Shopping Center (Hawai’i Kai) and Victoria Ward Warehouse (Ward Ave by Ala Moana Shopping Center). It’s a nice place to grab a bite to eat and take a break from shopping at all the local boutiques. The interior of the cafe is nice and big. […]

I’m not a huge huli huli (to flip over and over in Hawaiian) chicken eater.  When I was younger, my private school did annual fundraising of Huli Huli chicken and at the same time, my dad’s Karate school would fundraise the exact same Huli Huli chicken.  So every year for over 10 years, we’ve had […]

Here is a little background of myself.  I love food.  I especially love cheap good food.  My dad found this gem.  His taste of cheap is greater than the taste, so I was skeptical. Ohana (Hawaiian for family) Lunch is located right across the street from the old Beretania Safeway right next to a Vegan […]