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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
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Best Restaurants 2008-2009
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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.

Posted on: November 8, 2009
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.



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

Posted on: November 8, 2009
Jack in the Box introduces new premium Kona coffee
Donna Yano wants to get the buzz out that Jack in the Box has introduced a new line of coffee...

Na Palapalai's Kuana Torres, left, and Kehau Tamure will play songs from their newly-released CD

Posted on: November 8, 2009
Competition heats up at Don Ho's today
Last Sunday, 6- and 9-year-old finalists vied for the grand champion title in the "Al Waterson and...

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

Posted on: November 8, 2009
Try the new Greek-style chicken
Menus are optional at Greek Marina, where Lucia Ribero takes loyal guests' orders even before they...

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

Posted on: November 8, 2009
Hank's Island-style cassoulet; JJ's 'pepitecine'
The Island-style cassoulet comes from Hank Adaniya of Hank's Haute Dogs; and the "Pepitecine"...

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

Posted on: November 8, 2009
Restaurants spread thanks this holiday
Editor's Note: During the next couple of issues, we'll provide a sneak preview of what some...

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

Posted on: November 8, 2009
Westin chefs elevate level of cuisine
It was funny to see how pasta and chicken look when passing through an X-ray detector at the...
Posted on: November 8, 2009
Regular versus light
What is the difference in alcohol content between a regular beer (Budweiser) and a light one...
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