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Caviar 101
A food-first exploration of caviar — how it’s sourced, served, and understood in serious dining rooms. Less about luxury, more about judgment, restraint, and getting it right.
The First Man to Eat an Oyster Was Mighty Brave
A sensory exploration of oysters — raw and cooked — and the quiet rituals that surround them. From standing at the bar to classic steakhouse preparations, this essay looks at how trust, restraint, and attention shape the way we eat.
Izakaya, Tapas, Cicchetti — A Study in Presence
In izakayas, tapas bars, and Venetian bacari, food does more than satisfy hunger. A sensory exploration of how small plates, movement, and restraint shape the rhythm of a dining room — inviting us to live in the moment and truly dine together.
After the Last Cup
For 38 years, Coffee Gallery quietly anchored mornings in Haleʻiwa. This Dine essay reflects on routine, community, and the kind of places we only fully understand once they’re gone.
The Vanishing Middle of the Menu
Menus are getting smaller — not as a trend, but as a correction. As labor tightens and complexity becomes risk, restaurants are quietly removing the middle of the menu in favor of clarity, consistency, and control. A Dine essay on why less has become essential.
The Seafood Table
Seafood restaurants live closer to the truth than most. When the ocean is the ingredient, there’s no hiding behind excess — only judgment, restraint, and trust.
What’s it For?
A thoughtful look at complex table settings—why they exist, how etiquette is meant to reduce friction, and how great dining rooms make tradition feel welcoming rather than intimidating.
Eating Alone: A Love Letter to Solo Dining
Dining alone isn’t lonely — it’s liberating.
Some of life’s most meaningful meals are eaten without witnesses.
The Modern Steakhouse — Part III: The Fire, the Finish, and the Final Ten Feet
A modern steakhouse is more than meat and fire—it’s rhythm, craft, and the last ten feet between the broiler and the table. In Part 3, we explore the sides, sauces, cuts, and wine pairings that define a great steakhouse, from creamed spinach and Béarnaise to porterhouses and Brunello. A deep, sensory dive into the flavors, myths, and rituals that complete the steakhouse experience.
The Modern Steakhouse — Part IV: The Room, The Ritual, and The Reinvention
The modern steakhouse is more than beef—it’s design, sound, service, wine, economics, culture, and the emotional architecture of hospitality. Part 4 explores the room, the ritual, and the evolution that has shaped today’s steakhouse—and the future it’s heading toward.
The Modern Steakhouse — Part II: Mastering the Cut
Step into the heart of the steakhouse kitchen — where heat, instinct, and discipline turn raw cuts into unforgettable steaks. This is the craft behind the crust.
The Modern Steakhouse — Part I: Anatomy of Excellence
An inside look at what makes a modern steakhouse exceptional — from breed genetics and marbling to aging, cuts, and the craft behind every great steak.
The Republic of Flavor: A Night Among Singapore’s Hawkers
A walk through Singapore’s hawker centers — from Maxwell’s morning steam to Lau Pa Sat’s midnight smoke — where food isn’t performance, it’s a promise kept.
The Art of Pairing — How to Match Wine and Food Like a Somm
Forget the old rules of red for meat and white for fish. Explore the sensory science and culinary intuition behind pairing wine with food — and food with wine — like a sommelier.
After the Silence — What We Lost, What We Can Save
Every city lost a piece of its soul when the pandemic dimmed its dining rooms. Some lights never came back on — others are slowly flickering to life. From Honolulu to Paris, we revisit the tables that shaped us, the chefs who carried on, and the quiet resilience that still fills the room.
Beyond Fusion — When Cultures Cook Together
Across continents, ten chefs prove that “fusion” isn’t confusion — it’s craft. From Lima’s Maido to London’s Ikoyi and Tokyo’s Sazenka, discover how culinary borders blur beautifully when cultures cook together.
Fine Dining & Dog Friendly! Our Picks Around the World
From New York to Tokyo, discover thirteen exquisite restaurants where fine dining and dog love share the same table. Meet visionary chefs, savor their creations, and see how hospitality extends from plate to paw.
Fete Honolulu -Where the Heart of the City Meets the Soul of the Islands
In the heart of downtown Honolulu, Fête blends urban energy with island soul — a celebration of local ingredients and genuine hospitality.