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Ten years ago, Chai's then-executive chef Rodney Uyehara, right, helped open the bistro; and he'll return for the anniversary party. Photos by Randy T. Fujimori

Double celebration for Chaowasarees

One by one they paid tribute to Chai Chaowasaree and Joy Saetung. During a taping of a segment of his weekly cooking show, chef friends appeared on camera to wish the brother and sister a happy 10th anniversary for Chai's Island Bistro and a 20th one for Singha Thai Cuisine. More

Jack in the Box introduces new premium Kona coffee

Through November, patrons will receive a free cup of iced or regular coffee with their morning sandwich or afternoon lunch.

Donna Yano wants to get the buzz out that Jack in the Box has introduced a new line of coffee that's sure to get morning commuters and afternoon sloggers ramped up for the day. More

Competition heats up at Don Ho’s today

Na Palapalai’s Kuana Torres, left, and Kehau Tamure will play songs from their newly-released CD “Nanea,” which they’ll give a copy of to each table at Chai’s Island Bistro on Friday.

Last Sunday, 6- and 9-year-old finalists vied for the grand champion title in the "Al Waterson and You Singing Competition" at Don Ho's Island Grill (Aloha Tower Marketplace, 528-0807). More

Try the new Greek-style chicken

Marinated shrimp and lamb shish kebabs are staples in Greek cuisine.

Menus are optional at Greek Marina, where Lucia Ribero takes loyal guests' orders even before they sit down. More

Hank's Island-style cassoulet; JJ's 'pepitecine'

Restaurateur Hank Adaniya reinterprets the French cassoulet with a local touch.

The Island-style cassoulet comes from Hank Adaniya of Hank's Haute Dogs; and the "Pepitecine" belongs to chef JJ Luangkhot of JJ's French Bistro & Pastry. Recipes here will appear in today's "Dining Out with Chai," on KHON Channel 2 at 5 p.m. More

Restaurants spread thanks this holiday

Kahala Resort’s Albert Cabebe, left, and Wayne Hirabayashi will again prepare turkeys to-go.

Editor's Note: During the next couple of issues, we'll provide a sneak preview of what some restaurants around town will be serving on Thanksgiving Day. More

Westin chefs elevate level of cuisine

Restaurant manager Javier Barberi developed the wine list to match the cuisine.

It was funny to see how pasta and chicken look when passing through an X-ray detector at the airport. But there we were, barefooted and watching TSA authorities screen our cooler in Kahului. G.B. and I were willing to surrender our bottles of water and ice packs, but we weren't about to let them... More

Regular versus light

What is the difference in alcohol content between a regular beer (Budweiser) and a light one (Bud Light)? More

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