Critics Consider Fresh Catch, Sansei Seafood, Good to Grill

IN THE NEWS: The Honolulu Advertiser considers Fresh Catch (3109 Wai’alae Ave.). www.honoluluadvertiser.com … www.Midweek.com’s Jo McGarry features Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar (Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa). … The Star-Bulletin’s Nadine Kam reviews Good to Grill (Avenue Shops, 888 Kapahulu Ave., Safeway Center). www.starbulletin.com
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‘Food & Wine’ Spotlights Stage, Hank’s Haute Dogs

IN THE NEWS: In the November issue, Food & Wine magazine spotlights Stage (1250 Kapiolani Blvd, stagerestauranthawaii.com) and Hank’s Haute Dogs (324 Coral St., Honolulu, hankshautedogs.com). www.foodandwine.com … The Star-Bulletin’s Nadine Kam reviews The Contemporary Cafe (The Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive). www.starbulletin.com
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‘Advertiser’ Considers Twist at Hanohano Room

IN THE NEWS: The Honolulu Advertiser visits the new Twist at the Hanohano Room. www.honoluluadvertiser.com
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Open Since 1959, The Flamingo Closes on Kapioani

IN THE NEWS: The Star-Bulletin reports the closing of The Flamingo restaurant at 871 Kapiolani Blvd. Open since 1959, it is the last restaurant solely owned by the Nagamine family’s Flamingo Enterprises Inc., established in 1950. www.starbulletin.com … The Tasty Island blog reviews, among other places, Giovanni Pastrami (227 Lewers Street, Honolulu, www.GiovanniPastrami.com). tastyisland.wordpress.com
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Reviewers Rate Mana Bu’s, Wild Ginger, Duc’s Bistro

IN THE NEWS: The Advertiser reviews Mana Bu’s (1618 S. King St.) and Cake Couture (Aina Haina Shopping Center, 820 W. Hind Drive) and has a first look at Kanpai Bar and Grill (404 Ward Ave). www.honoluluadvertiser.com … www.Midweek.com visits Wild Ginger (3441 Waialae Ave.). … Tasty Island reviews Giovanni Pastrami (227 Lewers Street, Honolulu, […]

‘Star-Bulletin’ Critic Reviews A Taste of the Bayou

IN THE NEWS: The Star-Bulletin’s Nadine Kam reviews A Taste of the Bayou (740 Kapahulu Ave. at Kamuela). www.starbulletin.com
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Sergio’s Italian Opens in Ex-Choy’s Diamond Head

IN THE NEWS: MidWeek’s Jo McGarry details the opening of Sergio’s Italian Restaurant (449 Kapahulu Ave.) in the former location of Sam Choy’s Diamond Head. www.midweek.com … The Star-Bulletin’s Nadine Kam reviews Saku (20 Kainehe St.). www.starbulletin.com … Tasty Island blog visits 99 Ranch Market’s Food Court (1151 Mapunapuna street). tastyisland.wordpress.com
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Compadres Bar & Grill at Ward Centre Shutters Doors

IN THE NEWS: Compadres Bar & Grill at Ward Centre has closed, Pacific Business News reports. The restaurant, which has been in business for 24 years, will close due to the rising costs and declining sales due to the dip in Hawaii’s tourism industry, owner Rick Enos said in a statement. The mainland locations in […]

Reviewers Rate Breakers’ Wasabi Bistro, Mana Bu’s

IN THE NEWS: The Star-Bulletin’s Nadine Kam reviews Wasabi Bistro (The Breakers Hotel, 250 Beachwalk). www.starbulletin.com … Tasty Island blog visits Mana Bu’s (Hawaii’s Musubi Headquarters, 1618 King St, Honolulu). www.tastyisland.wordpress.com
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Critics Rate BWS Cafeteria, Penny’s Drive Inn, Top of Waikiki

IN THE NEWS: Tasty Island blog visits BWS Cafeteria (Board of Water Supply, 630 S. Beretania St., fourth floor) and Penny’s Drive In. tastyisland.wordpress.com … www.Midweek.com’s Jo McGarry visits Top of Waikiki (Waikiki Business Plaza).
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