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Best cup of coffee in town?  Starbucks?  Nope.  It's brewed at the Gift & Gourmet shop on Merchant Street - 212 Merchant Street to be exact, in the hallway next to the Subway.   This is a very quaint little gift shop full of interesting treasures but they specialize in gourmet coffee, teas, and chocolates and is owned and operated by Celia Kim.  

I first heard of this little gem ...

Walking into Du Vin is like walking into a Disney-fied version of an European cafe. It's absolutely charming, cozy, and meant to look old, as if it's been there for years. There is no front door; you can walk right into the restaurant from Bethel Street. There are three distinct areas for dining - the main room which has a large wooden bar that runs the length ...

Don Ho's Island Grill in Aloha Tower Market Place has the best of Sunday Brunch.  It's the perfect place to have family gatherings or small parties.  The brunch is very local style with tako poke, Portuguese Sausage, and mac salad.  It also has the buffet headliners such as juicy prime rib made exactly the way you like it and Belgium waffles.  The brunch is as consistent as the service, which ...

I haven't ventured into downtown Honolulu/Chinatown for a long time, but had heard from friends that several new bars and restaurants had opened up over the last few years. At their urging and insistence, I finally started to check out a few of these spots. The first restaurant I decided to try is Soul de Cuba simply because I had never had Cuban cuisine, but knew that it ...

Bored of all the over priced glamour in Waikiki?  Well then take an $8 cab fare or have the vallet bring the rental around.  Head out of the concrete mania and drive towards Diamond Head a couple miles.  Introducing the out of city dining experience without venturing to Hawaii Kai. 

Evil Shrimp are sizzling hot in Kaimuki.  Siam Palace is a quaint Thai restaurant near the corner of Waialae and 8th Avenue.  The atmosphere is comfortable and ...