Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

5 days ago | alohastatedaily.com | Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

Plus, you can get bento with roast pork and roast duck before 2 p.m.It’s prime lunch time on day three of Kevin’s Kitchen being open … and the eatery is packed with large groups dining in. That’s a good sign for the new business, but just be forewarned that there might be a wait, depending on the time of your visit. The eatery serves up Cantonese and Hong Kong-style cuisine. The menu is huge — many dishes are designed to share family style, but there’s also a butcher counter within the restaurant.

1 week ago | alohastatedaily.com | Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

Everyone’s looking to save money and get the most bang for their buck. This series will show you where you can save while still savoring a good meal. I wouldn’t have expected to find a loco moco at a popular steakhouse in Waikīkī. Yet, that’s one of the best deals on the happy hour menu at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in Royal Hawaiian Center is known for its U.S.D.A Prime steaks that are dry-aged in the eatery’s own aging box.

1 week ago | alohastatedaily.com | Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

Mangia! To celebrate summer, Arancino Ristorante Italiano just launched a limited-time menu comprising an assortment of appetizers, pastas and pizza. The summer menu is available at both Arancino di Mare and Arancino on Beachwalk. If you’re looking for light appetizers, go for the insalata con gamberi, avocado e pompelmo ($23) or carpaccio di polpo ($23). The salad comprises mixed greens with shrimp, avocado, red onions, grapefruit and housemade grapefruit dressing.

1 week ago | alohastatedaily.com | Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

If you’re intrigued by eating contests, save the date for Saturday, May 31. Competitive eater Raina Huang — known as @rainaiscrazy on Instagram — is participating in an eating challenge at Oh My Grill’s McCully location (1960 Kapiʻolani Blvd). Oh My Grill has four Oʻahu locations — in McCully, Kailua, Pearl City and Pearl Kai — and is known for its hefty plate lunches at reasonable prices.

1 week ago | alohastatedaily.com | Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

Chocolate chip cookies. Gelato milkshakes. Housemade banana bread. These are just some of the desserts you’ll find at Seven Brothers Mom’s Bakery at the Kahuku Sugar Mill. Seven Brothers — which is known for its savory burgers — opened this bakery in honor of their mom, according to social media manager Kenna Jones. “Their mom made this banana bread growing up; she always wanted a bakery,” she says. “They (Seven Brothers) opened it for their mom and for their wives.