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2002 Archive
December 2002
December 27: Indigo pleasures palates with bursts of flavor
December 20: Chiang Mai excels at classic Thai dishes, service
December 6: Good, cheap eats found in Manoa Marketplace
November 2002
November 29: El Charro serves tasty, fresh Tex-Mex cuisine
November 22: Meritage serves excellent entrées, desserts
November 15: New Sergio's comes up short on quality, service
November 8: Newly opened Tiki's gets it right from the start
November 1: For pizza or ramen, here are 2 top local spots
October 2002
October 25: Gaucho Grill offers a savory bite of Argentina
October 18: Montien Thai hitting its stride in Mo'ili'ili
October 11: Food at Chai's Island Bistro a bit short on pizazz
October 4: School Street spot has great garlic chicken
September 27: Good-looking Italian food with disappointing flavors
September 20: Torito's hits the spot when you crave Mexican food
September 13: Kappo Aoki's kaiseki experience delicious and artful
September 6: Eateries offer tasty barbecue, bentos, pork, shave ice
August 2002
August 23: Cascada has awe-inspiring setting, mediocre food
August 16: Malee & Steven's food exquisite
August 9: Good golly, Molly smokes up delicious barbecue
August 2: Tokiwaya, Vietnam Cafe offer freshness in savory dishes
July 2002
July 26: T.G.I. Friday's, an old reliable, serves updated menu
July 19: Tiny Misuzu, Yamagen restaurants offer flavorful fare
July 12: Good food overwhelmed by noise, bustle at Roy's
July 5: Sugoi, Gina's prove delicious doesn't have to be pricey
June 2002
June 28: Dew Drop Inn dishes could stand a little more spice
June 21: Plumeria Beach Cafe has sumptuous buffets, sunsets
June 14: Heat at Irifune doesn't necessarily come from the food
June 7: Bob's Bar-B-Que specializes in tasty food at low prices
May 2002
May 31: It's easy to love the impressive main courses at Le Bistro
May 24: From sizzling scallops to pickles, Akasaka offers it all
May 17: Trattoria offers welcome atmosphere, traditional savor
May 10: The King is back with tasty Northern Chinese cuisine
May 3: Flavorful excellence keeps Kaimuki spot among elite
April 2002
April 26: Sushi Bistro serves a wide range of adventurous dishes
April 19: Bua Khao has good atmosphere, but food is uneven
April 12: Balance of flavors spices up the dining at India Bazaar
April 5: Wolfgang Puck Express is tasty but a bit disorganized
March 2002
March 29: O'ahu abounds with small bakeries; here's a sampling
March 22: On the road on O'ahu in search of foodie gems
March 15: Park yourself at Parc Cafe for a grand lunch buffet
March 8: Tavola Tavola brings to the table novel Italian fare
March 1: Phuket Thai delights with nicely done favorites
February 2002
February 22: In search of the best cup of coffee in town
February 15: Kit n' Kitchen's Japanese-style Italian short on pizazz
February 8: Asia Manoa's cuisine would make ancestors proud
February 1: Having a blast at Buca di Beppo with big portions
January 2002
January 25: There's no doubt Morton's serves stellar steaks
January 18: Big City Diner blends flavors of past, present
January 11: Minato serves up tasty cuisine in casual setting
January 4: Where do you go for after-hours eats?
