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2001 Archive

December 2001
December 28: This is the buffet you don't want to miss
December 21: Andy's healthy fare keeps crowds coming
December 14: Specialty foods spice up holidays
December 7: Zia's Caffe needs to perk up food, service

November 2001
November 30: Bali more than just another pretty view
November 23: Pyramids piles on savory Mideast dishes
November 16: Mexican restaurant deserves repeat visits
November 16: Lunch Break: Treats from the grill, Middle Eastern style
November 9: Boomerangs' ribs are worth coming back for
November 9: Lunch Break: Where Korean 'cue is the star attraction
November 2: Zazou transports diners to another world
November 2: Lunchbreak: Taking lunchwagon cuisine to a new level

October 2001
October 26: Taking an expert approach to deep-dish pizza
October 26: Lunch Break: Pastas, salads, panini star at Pomodoro's on Bishop Street
October 19: Best of Ba-Le selections discovered in Manoa
October 19: Lunch Break: Cafe's fare matches its casual elegance
October 12: Tasty food served in a tranquil Manoa setting
October 12: Lunch Break: For a special treat, try Cafe Laniakea
October 5: Outstanding northern Chinese dining in Kalihi
October 5: Lunch Break: Tsukenjo's lunch comfort-intensive

September 2001
September 28: Jimmy's has passion for pizza, pasta, pastry
September 28: Lunch Break: Gorilla-sized grinds to savor
September 21: Matteo's ideal for that special celebration
September 21: Lunch Break: Midday meals too good to be ignored
September 14: Explore power of Korean cuisine at Han Yang
September 14: Lunch Break: Rustlin' up grub at the wagon
September 7: Restaurants don't get much better than this
September 7: Lunch Break: Shop makes bagels an all-day-long option

August 2001
August 31: Haleiwa Joe's serves food that is fresh and tasty
August 31: Two ways to enjoy a delicious workday lunch
August 24: Think of Sasa as sort of a work in progress
August 24: Itochan offers a high-noon sushi fix for downtowners
August 17: Taking comfort in fast and affordable meals around town
August 17: Sophisticated lunch at Sansei
August 10: Donato's shows potential, has a few rough spots
August 10: Tea Chest serves cooling juice, chai and bubble drinks
August 3: Diane's isn't quite the best Boston experience
August 3: Paradise Cafe heavenly at lunch

July 2001
July 27: Little Village big on service and delicious food
July 27: Create a plate lunch with favorite local foods at Alakea Delicatessen
July 20: Festive Cisco's Mexican fare has local touches
July 20: Hong Kong Dim Sum menu high on variety
July 13: Trip down Wai'alae cures sweet-tooth craving
July 13: Komala Curry spicy, not pricey
July 6: Hanohano turns dining into special occasion
July 6: Relish hot dogs? Get your buns to Joe's

June 2001
June 29: Poor service a common complaint by diners
June 29: Big Gino's serves up
June 22: Manoa mist can't dampen spirits at Beau Soleil
June 22: Lee & Li offers a double delight in Chinese food
June 15: Celebrate Dad's special day with a special meal
June 15: Food, price are right at New Wave
June 8: A French star glimmers in Neptune's Garden
June 8: Going beyond a soothing cup
June 1: High-end Japanese, served with whimsy
June 1: Leo's Taverna packed with tasty Greek food