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Simplicio Paragas has been the Advertiser's Dining Out editor for more than 10 years and writes "The Inside Scoop."
 
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Best of the Best 2009
The Best of the Best Awards represent what readers of The Honolulu Advertiser have designated as top performers in each award category.

Best Restaurants 2008-2009
Hawai'i's most comprehensive restaurant guide.

Staff members include, from left, Nina Arca, Emily Rarangol, Charlyn Carinio and Dionalyn Agustin.

Posted on: November 22, 2009
Shiro's message: Dreams come true
They made him an offer he couldn't refuse: Assume $50,000 in debt and the restaurant was his. At 42 years old, Shiro "Mistah Saimin" Matsuo was in an enviable position and on track to retire comfortably.




Starting tomorrow night, Kevin Hanney of 12th Ave Grill will donate 15 percent of his gross sales to a designated nonprofit group.

Posted on: November 22, 2009
'Community Plate' night

Mydee Corpuz shows off two of Napoleon's pumpkin-themed holiday desserts, including a delicate cake, left, and traditional pie.

Posted on: November 22, 2009
Enjoy some sweet holiday desserts
It's beginning to smell a lot like Thanksgiving and Christmas at Napoleon's main bakery in Waipio.

John Arciaga, left, and Harrison Tilfas will showcase an assortment of seafood on Thursday.

Posted on: November 22, 2009
Holiday buffet to include roast pig
Forget the turkey and stuffing; every restaurant has already got that on their menu. But how about...
Posted on: November 22, 2009
Chill white wines
I've heard that in America we serve our white wines too cold?

Panko-and-macadamia-nut-encrusted halibut.

Posted on: November 22, 2009
Panko-and-macadamia-nut-encrusted halibut
This recipe comes from chef Tom Owens of Tommy O's in Vancouver, Washington.

In addition to turkey, Ernesto Yeban, left, and Martin Corcino will offer guests a variety of fresh reef fish at Kenny's.

Posted on: November 22, 2009
Make a last-minute Thanksgiving Day reservation
As of press time, restaurants listed here were still accepting reservations for Thanksgiving Day.

Wayne Hirabayashi and Allison Ramberg invite guests to enjoy a Thanksgiving pilgrimage at the Kahala Resort.

Posted on: November 22, 2009
Last chance to order a to-go turkey
I've got to confess. After writing about turkey dinners for the past few weeks, I feel like I've...
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