The Ranch House - Now Open for Comfort Food
When The Ranch House opened officially on February 15th, it wasn't really news to many Honolulu residents. Locals have been flocking to the  'Hon... [More...]
At MA'O with CHEF NOBU
A trip to organic farm and the agricultural heart of Waianae has Chef Nobu Matsuhisa almost giddy with enthusiasm for both the produce and the program... [More...]
KRAFT CHECK OUT HUNGER LAUNCHES ANNUAL PROGRAM
In its 16th year, the annual Check out Hunger Campaign started November 7th and will continue through January 2010. This year there's more of a need t... [More...]
On LImoncello. Danny DeVito Tells All...
Danny DeVito's Limoncello is the best of both worlds - a commercially made limoncello that tastes like homemade. Jo caught up with him for a long chat... [More...]
Cruzan Rum. Generations of Distilling in a Bottle.
Cruzan rum is one of the finest rums you'll find in Hawaii. Made in St Croix and island that shares much in common with Hawaii, Cruzan is an eighth ge... [More...]
Back to School Easy Eats
Back to School this week....and what to eat! Make the weeks ahead a little easier with a visit to Kraft Foods website where Easy Eats and fun recipes ... [More...]
Mango Bread Pudding
Mango Bread Pudding. Celebrate Mango Season with this easy - and delicious- recipe from Chef Cy at Keahou Beach, Kona.Mango Bread Pudding1 loaf of Pun... [More...]
Summer Salad - and BLT Twist
The Oscar Mayer giant wiener is in town for the month - here's a recipe to celebrate the humble dog.. and a super easy Chicken Spinach Pasta Salad tha... [More...]
Chef Wong Goes to Washington
Alan Wong and his crew, including Lance Kosaka, Wade  Ueoka and assistant Leigh Ito are In Washington bringing a taste of Hawaii to the lawn of t... [More...]
Turning up The Heat at Tropics
The newly renovated Tropics Bar and Grill at Hilton Hawaiian Village brings a much needed beachfront dining space to Waikiki. For all of our gorgeous ... [More...]
Emeril Brings Taste of Big Easy to The Kahala
Emeril Lagasse is in town, bringing his unique Cajun cooking to the Kahala. The nation's best known chef is spending a week in the islands and will be... [More...]
Celebrate National Dairy Month With Easy Eats
June is National Dairy Month - try this creamy bacon, cheese and potato chowder for an easy weeknight supper. You'll find the recipe, and more Easy Ea... [More...]
Ka'u Coffee from Cloud Rest.
When Alan Wong first tasted Bull and Jaime Kailiawa’s coffee he knew it was  something special. The problem was, it didn’t seem to be for sale. “... [More...]
World Oceans Day at Kona Brewing Co.
Kona Brewing Company has enjoyed an association with ocean sports since its early days as a small microbrewery in Kona. Next weekend, the Hawaii Kai r... [More...]
Kani Ka Pila Grille - Waikiki's New Hot Spot
Live Hawaiian music at its best now playing nightly at The Outrigger Reef on The Beach in Waikiki in its new Kani Ka Pila Grille. With a line up of mu... [More...]
Wolfgang's Steak House
Wolfgang's Steak House opened a couple of weeks ago at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. On the menu? Steak, of course, but you might want to go for som... [More...]
Easy Eats: Layered Taco Dip And Refreshing Fruity Granita
Layered Taco Dip      Prep Time: 20 min. | Makes: 40 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 16 crackers each. What You Need!    ... [More...]
Local Boy Devin Hashimto Makes a Big Hit at The Wynn
Chefs comes in all shapes, sizes and levels of dedication. Some  have a culinary career thrust upon them, some achieve great culinary heights, an... [More...]
Zagat Hawaii...Get your Guide
The new Zagat guide to Hawaii has been out since January - Tim and Nina Zagat join Jo in conversation to talk about the guide, how its changed and Zag... [More...]
The Counter Burgers..Set for Success
The Counter opened Monday at Kahala Mall, preceded by a press release stating that there are more than 321,000 possible combinations of burgers from t... [More...]
Danny De Vito's Limoncello
If you're looking for something to add a little economic cheer to your next dinner party - try a shot of Italy's favorite liqueur. Danny De Vito has h... [More...]
More than Tea In Kailua.
A Cup Of Tea is a serious tea shop. Owner Darlene Pahed   has done an admirable job  recreating a  Victorian ambience on the groun... [More...]
Alex on Alex. Alex Stratta chats about his incredible restaurant at The Wynn
When Alex Stratta came to Honolulu recently to participate in
anniversary events for Roy Yamaguchi, he made time to guest with Jo on
the radio and t... [More...]
Jose Cuervo. Talking Tequila
Talking tequila
is always interesting - especially when you consider the history of
Jose Cuervo. Kevin Vanegas is a Tequila Ambassador - yes, we kno... [More...]
Chef Mavro Wins AAA 5 Diamond Award.
Chef Mavro has  done it again!
Recently awared an 18/20 point rating in gayot, becoming the only
Hawaii restaurant to be named among their Top ... [More...]
Breakfast and an unbeatable view at LuLu's
LuLu's in Waikiki is home to an incredible view of Waikiki Beach, and
one of the city's most decadent breakfasts. "Our Eggs Benedict dishes
are pret... [More...]
Check Out Hunger This Holiday Season.
The annual Check Out Hunger Campaign has just begun, so do look for
those little green tear off coupons at the check out as you do your
weekly shop.... [More...]
Easy Eats November
Looking for an easy way to feed the kids, share a potluck gathering or
be part of one of the last few tailgates of the year? Try these simple
recipe... [More...]
Antioxidant Water - Hydration Never Tasted So Good
Ihilani Spa Offers Hydrotherapy from Within.

Those of you addicted to carrying bottles of hydrating fluid around all
day (does anyone drink just ... [More...]
Sergio's Italian Restaurant Now Open on Kapahulu Avenue
There's a new excitement about the menu, the location and the prices as
Sergio's Italian Restaurant opens on Kapahulu Avenue on the site
formerly oc... [More...]
Half Menu Lunches and New DIshes at Macaroni Grill
We stopped by Macaroni Grill the other day to chat with Executive Chef
Mike Longworth. Mike's come up with some great new lunch entrees that
are sli... [More...]
Top Of Waikiki. Now The Food beats The View.
Savvy foodies are already aware of the changes that executive chef Sean
Priester’s been making to the menu these past few years, and now the
restaur... [More...]
The World's Most Expensive Wasabi? Listen to Chef Guy Higa Chat
Executive Chef at the Kaua'i Marriott Resort and Beach Club,
Guy Higa not only uses great ingredients in his cooking - he grows
them. With a blossom... [More...]
Where's the Beef? It's on The Edge
Burgers on the Edge
lives up to its name, in both proximity to the sidewalk on Kapahulu
Avenue, and in food combinations like wagyu (Kobe) beef and ... [More...]
Elua Menu - Tapas and late night dining
For those of you looking for late night dining options, Elua Restaurant
and Wine Bar has some of the most exciting. A tapas menu introduced a
few mo... [More...]
Take TIme for Tea at 1024
Michelle Henry's delightful Tea at 1024, is a quiet spot on Nuuanu
Avenue where afternoon tea is served in a kitschy but cute teashop.
"People are u... [More...]
Chef Sascia Marchesi, Donatoni's at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Donatoni's Italian Restaurant, at Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big
Island serves some of the best Italian food in the state. Executive
chef Sascia... [More...]
Double Up On Dairy
Worried about growing bones, aging bones or just creaking ones? Then
increase your dairy consumption for an extra dose of calcium and
encourage stro... [More...]
Just Tacos. Just Great
When Jesus Santoyo decided to open a restaurant in Honolulu, he wanted
to use recipes from different regions of Mexico, and set off on a
backpacking... [More...]
Four Seasons Offers Kamaaiana Package.
A stay at one of the Four Seasons Resorts
in Hawaii is more than just a visit to a hotel. Renowned for attention
to detail and excellence in guest s... [More...]
Tom Rinaldi on Making the Greatest Sauvignon Blanc...and more
Tom Rinaldi is the winemaker responsible for the incredible success of
Duckhorn, and in 1999, around his 50th birthday, he upped and changed
careers... [More...]
Bob Trinchero on Making Wine History
Bob Trinchero was in town and hosted a tasting of some of the Trinchero's huge portfolio of wines at 3660 On The Rise.
I stopped by and spent some t... [More...]
Elus Hosts Eclectic Wine Dinners
There’s a local connection between Copeland Creek Winery, Aloha
Airlines and Elua Restaurant;  restaurant owner Keith Kuichi
explains. “At Than... [More...]
Francesco Lafranconi - Mixing it up at Rum Fire.
World-renown Mixologist Francesco Lafranconi has worked in some
of the finest of the world’s leading hotels and bars including the
Gleneagles Hote... [More...]
Tasting Scotland, One Small Sip At A Time
Eden Algie, brand ambassador for The Macallan, might have brought
thunderstorms and tropical rainstorms to the islands when he visited in
early Dece... [More...]
Dressing Up the Holidays.
Sorry - couldn't resist the pun.
Just in time for the holidays – especially if you enjoy making up
foodie gift baskets of your own –a boxed set of ... [More...]
Beachhouse Delivers Fine Food and Romance
Beachhouse, the new steak house at Westin Moana Surfrider is poised to
become the most talked about dining room in Honolulu. With resotred
Victorian... [More...]
20 Years of Great Irish Food, Fun and Friendship.
If there was ever a night when Murphy's Bar and Grill was able to
celebrate everything they hold true - it was November 16th 2007. On the
20th anniv... [More...]
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival -And the winners were...
Our trip to the  Kona Coffee Cultural Festival  
was won by Cat and Allen Davies who enjoyed a gourmet dinner, lots of
coffee goodies as w... [More...]
Sparky Marquis Makes Honolulu a One Night Stand
Famed, and now cult winemaker, Sparky Marquis of Molly Dooker fame,
stopped by Hiroshi's for an incredible wine dinner and Jo caught up
with him to ... [More...]
Haute Dogs? Thank Hank.
Hot Dog, It’s Hank.
Yep, that’s famous Chicago restaurateur Henry Adaniya behind the
counter and yes, that was Top Chef finalist Dale Levitski serv... [More...]
Antonio's Real NY Pizza from Real NY Guys
In the fifteen years or so I’ve been writing about restaurants, I’ve
seen nothing that fires  up  a food frenzy more than the
topic of piz... [More...]
HRA AWARDS DINNER Celebrates Chefs of Aloha
HRA Announces Hall of Fame Inductees.

The Hawaii Restaurant Association (HRA) announced this week,  the
inaugural inductees to the organizat... [More...]
Chefs on The Rise
I bumped into Nico Chaize and his family at Murphy’s Bar and Grill the
other week. Nico is the chef/owner of Nico’s at Pier 38, the vibrant,
bustlin... [More...]
Boxed Lunch Bento Style at Roy's Waikiki
Add a touch of gourmet dining to your day and stop in for the new bento style lunch item from Roy's Waikiki.

The bento, which is available from 11:... [More...]
Bombay The Best of Indian Food
Whenever I take a trip back home to Scotland, people always ask what
food I’m going to eat first. The answer is always the same, and always
surprisi... [More...]
The Alley - Rocks and Rolls
You  probably already know where The Alley is, and to be honest,
if my friend Vicky had said that in the first place, rather than Aiea
Bowl, I’... [More...]
Taking a Trip to San Fran? Check out This Great Hotel
We recently took a trip to San Francisco, stayed a few nights at the
wonderful Handlery Hotel in Union Square and then set off from there to
Napa.
... [More...]
Aloha Waiting at The California Hotel
If New York is the city that never sleeps then Las Vegas is surely its
insomniac cousin. And as everybody knows, the best thing to do when you
can’t... [More...]
Chef Nobu Comes to Town
After almost a year of speculation, supposed sightings and much
anticipation amongst foodies in Honolulu, one of the worldost famous
chefs , Nobu Ma... [More...]
Nothing But Sweet Treats at This New Bakery
Most small business owners know what its like to feel appreciated. Few
get the kind of response given to Sweet Nothings owner, Darin Yokoyama
and hi... [More...]
Award-Winning Olive Oil Now at Times
Here's a simple way to improve your cooking. Go into your kitchen and
throw away your olive oil. Chances are , if it's from Europe, or if
you've had... [More...]
Chef Mavro Opens Second Restaurant Downtown
George "Chef Mavro" Mavrothalassitis has signed a lease for the space
currently occupied by Palomino and, after a two-month renovation
beginning mid... [More...]
“The Splendid Table” with Lynne Rossetto Kasper
A savory Italian meal is as comforting as a “House Befitting Heaven” in the sophisticated heart of Waikiki. On Sunday, January 14, 2007, from 4 p.m. –... [More...]
Some of our favorite Thanksgiving picks for dining out
Dining OutSam Choy’s Diamond Head GrillAll you can eat buffet includes prime rib, roast turkey, glazed ham and short ribsCost: $34.95 Adults ... [More...]
Breakfast at Longhi's is hard to beat
If you’re looking for the perfect place for a breakfast meeting and somewhere where the food and view will complement your power point presentation, t... [More...]
Brew Moon's New Menu offers Great Pizza and Good Value
A microbrewery ought to have food that complements its beers. At Brew Moon Restaurant and Microbrewery however, it's taken owner Marcus Bender a while... [More...]
Farm Report With Dean Okimoto
I drove over to Nalo Farms to chat with Dean Okimoto. I've been driving
to Nalo Farms to buy the freshest greens and vegetables in Hawaii for
almost... [More...]
Beat The Heat - Chill Down with this recipe for Chilled Soba Salad
Beat the heat of summer with this fabulously easy and refreshing Chilled Soba Salad. The recipe is courtesy of Chef Carol Nardello of Sub Zero Wolf. I... [More...]
Cuban Food Adds New Dining Dimension to Chinatown
I have these rules that I try to follow when new restaurants open. . I don’t go within the first month and then I try and go back three or four times ... [More...]
Disgusting Wine Lists? Let's Get Rid Of Them NOW!
Service is always a huge issue  in the restaurant world, as is
the  quality of food. But a recurring theme with me right now is
disgusting... [More...]
Scotland Series. Dalwhinnie Distillery
One of the things I love most about the making of a great single malt
scotch is that a distillery and the area it’s situated in gives both
character... [More...]
Scotland Series - The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club
If your dream vacation involves challenging golf, beautiful weather, a castle or two and some fabulous food, then Scotland has to be high on your list... [More...]
Excellence in Chinese food? Try Harbor Village
I’ve been eating lunch at the Harbor Village Chinese restaurant
regularly for more than  three years, and it only occurred to me
the other day ... [More...]
Lynch Mob at Halekulani
O.k. it was a good headline - and there's no way you could call the overflowing group of wine lover's packed into the Halekulani last week a mob, but ... [More...]
Local Farmer's Need Our Support.
Farmer’s Market’s continue around the islands, despite a month of heavy rain – but don’t expect to see as much local produce as usual. Torrential rain... [More...]
Jo's List
Difficult to decide what to eat at some of the great restaurants in town - so here's some help.
Some of my favorite dishes from some of my favorite ... [More...]
Valentine Recipes from Bev Gannon
Chef Bev Gannon, owner of Haliimaile General Store on Maui, was guest
chef at the live Table Talk on Saturday Feb 4th at Sub Zero.
Here she shares ... [More...]
Mexican Dining - At it's BEST
Juan Madrigal, owner of El Charro
on Sand Island Access Road has opened a second location in Pearl City
-  (right underneath Buffet 100). Here ... [More...]
Izakaya is the way to eat!
Aki-no-No opened
earlier this year and is fast gaining a reputation as a great place to
go for inexpensive beer, fabulous food and lots of late nigh... [More...]
On Whisky. Clynelish 14 Year Old Single Malt
Looking for something special to start your collection - or to add to
your growing one? Jo writes about her favorite topic - single malt
whisky. Try... [More...]
Cool Cocktails - Wokka Saki
Hamakaze (Sea Breeze) 50 ml Wokka Saki 75ml Cranberry Juice 1/2 lime
Method : Stir Glass : Highball Garnish: Lime (With Kaffir Lime leaf for
Hawaii ... [More...]
Best Burgers in Town? We've got the scoop
The Wynn Las Vegas Resort has received some tremendous accolades from the culinary community since opening just a few months ago. Amongst the outstand... [More...]