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Maui’s the star of tonight’s ‘Top Chef’

By On January 29, 2014

If you’ve been following me, oh, since 2006, you’ll know my all-time favorite reality show is Bravo’s “Top Chef.” And not since we’ve had local boy Sheldon Simeon (@chefwonder) from Lahaina’s Star… Read More

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No, Mix Cafe, don’t go!

By On January 28, 2014

It was probably the most depressing news I’ve heard in awhile, at least when it comes to Hawaii’s restaurant scene. My favorite sandwich shop, Mix Cafe, on Alakea Street in downtown is… Read More

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#GreatDebate: Hawaii and Mexican food

By On January 27, 2014

I hear it all the time — and usually from people who have lived in California. “There’s no good Mexican food in Hawaii.” But is that really true? And if it is, why?… Read More

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FUUD: Pig and the Lady in Chinatown

By On January 23, 2014

Yes, it took me awhile. But I finally made it to The Pig and the Lady‘s brick-and-mortar restaurant in Chinatown last week. And it was even better than I had anticipated. This… Read More

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5 Qs with ‘Top Chef’ Lee Anne Wong

By On January 16, 2014

I first met Lee Anne Wong (@leeannewong) about two years ago when she was in town shooting a segment of “Unique Eats” for the Cooking Channel. She was sampling the plate lunches… Read More