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May 11, 2012

Quick Bites: Hawai’i Food & Wine Festival, The Counter, more...

Chef Alan Wong will co-host with fellow chef Roy Yamaguchi in the second annual Hawai'i Food & Wine Festival in September. Tickets are now on sale. --Star-Advertiser / 2008

Details on this year's Hawai'i Food & Wine Festival, vegetarian cooking classes at Down to Earth and more.

May 4, 2012

Quick Bites: Restaurants roll out Mother’s Day specials

Pistou Soup, a dish created by Chef Mavro's mother that includes ham hocks, tomatoes, salted pork belly, basil and Parmesan cheese, will be served on Mother's Day at Chef Mavro. --Courtesy Chef Mavro

East Honolulu Food Fest: The Star of the Sea Church and Schools’ Seventh Annual East Honolulu Food Festival is slated for 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. This year’s theme is “Cinco de Mayo,” so enjoy an all-you-can eat buffet from 21 local restaurants (including Big City Diner, Formaggio Grill, Masa & Joyce, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Soul Patrol)...

Apr 27, 2012

Quick Bites: ‘Spam Jam,’ East Honolulu Food Fest, more

Entree choices on Mother's Day at Alan Wong's Honolulu include ginger-crusted onaga. --Courtesy Alan Wong's

Get caught up with the latest happenings for foodies around town.

Apr 20, 2012

Quick Bites: SALT, ‘Plate Up,’ more

The Brown Butter Gnocchi, served with pancetta, tomatoes, Manchego and mushrooms, is one of the new items on the menu at SALT Kitchen & Tasting Bar. —Courtesy photo

Food news from SALT Kitchen & Tasting Bar, Michel's at the Colony Surf, Kaka'ako Kitchen and more.

Apr 13, 2012

Quick Bites: Stage anniversary, ‘Eat the Street,’ Cactus

Stage Restaurant is offering a "2 for 1" dinner special in honor of its fifth birthday. The menu includes entrees such as pan-roasted chicken. —Courtesy Stage Restaurant

Details about Stage Restaurant's fifth anniversary, "Eat the Street" in Kapolei and the grand opening of Cactus in Kailua.

Apr 6, 2012

Quick Bites: Whole Ox opens, Chai’s Easter menu

Lunch offerings at the newly opened deli The Whole Ox include the 'BBK' sandwich. --Nadine Kam / nkam@staradvertiser.com

Learn more about a new deli in Kakaako and the Easter menu at Chai's Island Bistro.

Mar 30, 2012

Quick Bites: Japengo open all week, Mavro’s new menu

The five-course menu at Japengo at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa features Scallop Butter Yaki as one of the entrees. --Courtesy Japengo

This week's top food news includes Japengo, Chef Mavro, Nobu Waikiki and Cafe Julia.

Mar 23, 2012

Quick Bites: Firehouse Chili, ‘Chefs Fighting Hunger,’ more

Jose's firehouse chili with a touch of jalapeno and garlic is now on the menu. Courtesy photo.

All the latest food news, courtesy Nina Wu.

Mar 16, 2012

Quick Bites: St. Patrick’s Day, ‘Hops and Grinds,’ bambuTwo

The Kahala Hotel & Resort is offering a corned beef and cabbage plate for St. Patrick's Day. --Courtesy Kahala Hotel & Resort

Get the scoop on breaking foodie news, courtesy TGIF.

Mar 9, 2012

Quick Bites: Meet a rancher during Farmers Series Dinner

Enjoy shrimp and grits Wednesday night as part of Alan Wong's Farmers Series Dinner. —Courtesy Alan Wong's Honolulu

Events and offers from Alan Wong's, Chun Wah Kam, Bernini and Cha Cha Cha Salsaria provide plenty of options for diners.

Mar 2, 2012

Quick Bites: Islands burger giveaway, Indigo, Girls Day, more

If the Mavericks Surf Contest is held this year, Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks will offer free "Mavericks Burgers." --Nina Wu / nwu@staradvertiser.com

All the latest foodie scoops, including details on how to score a free hamburger from Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks.

Feb 24, 2012

Quick Bites: ‘Eat the Street’ showcases chocolate

The Aloha Harmony Tea House, which offers more than 80 flavors of tea, is now open at Waikiki Beach Walk. --Nina Wu / nwu@staradvertiser.com

Watch Hokulani Bake Shop on "Cupcake Wars" and enter Sam Choy's Poke Contest.

Feb 17, 2012

Quick Bites: Quality coffee at bank center

Head barista Rowlinson "Row" Aczon, head barista of Cafe Central Honolulu in the First Hawaiian Center lobby, created this intricate art atop a cafe latte. --Courtesy Cafe Central Honolulu

Cafe Central Honolulu offers specialty brews and espresso.

Feb 10, 2012

Quick Bites: Restaurants offer special meals for Valentine’s Day...

The Kahala Hotel and Resort's Veranda will offer an all-you-can-eat, chocolate-themed dessert buffet, followed by a HAPA concert this evening for an early celebration of Valentine's Day. --Courtesy photo

HAPA HEARTS: Celebrate with an all-you-can-eat Valentine’s and chocolate-themed dessert buffet (some savory items, too) at the Kahala Hotel and Resort’s The Veranda beginning at 7 p.m. today, followed by a performance by HAPA at 7:30 p.m. The Plumeria Beach House also offers a Lover’s Aphrodisiac Buffet (with a glass of sparkling wine) from 5:30 to 10 p.m. today,...

Feb 3, 2012