Honolulu Hidden Treasures Food Tour
It’s hard enough taking around out-of-towners to my favorite local eateries. Imagine taking food writers and editors. That was my assignment this weekend — a gig with the Oahu Visitors Bureau to… Read More
Weekend Dish: Deep-fried PB&J
The other day I had the most amazing breakfast — made by the head chef at Rainbow Drive-In, no less. And no, it didn’t involve two scoops of rice and mac salad. He… Read More
Derek’s last meals
If you’ve ever left your hometown for any substantial amount of time, you know the one thing you’d miss is the local cuisine. Well, it was no different for my boyfriend, Derek,… Read More
Great Debate: Curly vs. flat saimin noodles
It’s not breaking news: people in Hawaii love their noodle dishes. And we’re not afraid to debate them, either. Case in point: Nonstop’s Mari Taketa (@nonstopmari) sparked a spirited online debate with… Read More
Cat Chat: Rainbow’s turns 50
In 1961 Seiju and Ayako Ifuku took a risk and opened Rainbow Drive-In on the corner of Kapahulu and Kanaina avenues just outside Waikiki. They served 50-cent chili and rice plates and… Read More
