Dixie Deux
It’s been about two months since we had dined at Dixie (click on link to view initial post). We’re still waiting for them to pop open the Pappy van Winkles, […]
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Lively South Bay Scene at Los Altos Grill
As part of the Hillstone Restaurant Group, Los Altos Grill is one of the few places in Silicon Valley with a vibrant bar scene entertained by a live jazz trio […]
Mucho Gusto Mosto
Located right next door to Tacolicious in the Mission, Mosto is a Mexico City-inspired tequila bar that also offers a few bites to eat. Even though both establishments are adjacent […]
Finding Happiness at Wo Hing General Store
Chef Charles Phan opened Wo Hing General Store at the original location of his Slanted Door restaurant in the Mission about a year ago. The slanted door is still there, […]
flour + water Delivers Simple but Elevated Italian Food
True to its name, flour + water delivers an excellent take on the two primary ingredients used for pasta and pizza that anchors their menu. There are a few antipasti […]
Elegant Dining Away from Waikiki at Alan Wong’s
We saved the best for last: Alan Wong’s, far from the tourist lines of the Waikiki strip. As one of the pioneers of refined Hawaiian food, Alan Wong’s continues to […]
12th Ave Grill Modernizes Comfort Food
12th Ave Grill is another restaurant in Honolulu that features farm-to-table, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant has won several awards for its food as a neighborhood gem. The […]
Casual, Local Fare at Side Street Inn and Ono Hawaiian Foods
Every city has a bar or restaurant that is open late to cater to the service industry. In Honolulu, that place is Side Street Inn. It’s not unusual to find […]
Morimoto Omakase is Iron Chef Worthy
Morimoto’s Waikiki, located in the Modern Hotel (formerly the Edition), has a menu that is very similar to their other outposts in Napa and New York (click here to view […]
The North Shore Adventure for Garlic Shrimp
About an hour’s drive from the resort hotels in Waikiki, a journey to the North Shore shrimp trucks is always a must-do. The wait for plates can be notoriously long […]
