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December 2004
 •  December 17: A delicious introduction to cuisine of Philippines
 •  December 10: Holiday dining options abound — breakfast to tea
 •  December 3: Grill radiates sexy charm, tantalizes taste buds

November 2004
 •  November 26: Bac Nam serves up home-style Vietnamese dishes
 •  November 19: Bozu does tempura right — hot, delicate, crispy
 •  November 12: Home-style Mexican fare at La Bamba is just right
 •  November 5: Food styles collide at Waikiki's Shanghai Bistro

October 2004
 •  October 29: Greek Marina experience a bit rough around edges
 •  October 22: Enjoy Kai's okonomiyaki; pass on the octopus
 •  October 15: A new Roy's shows promise despite rough edges
 •  October 8: India Cafe transports taste buds to faraway lands
 •  October 1: Pinky's offers enjoyable food with casual style

September 2004
 •  September 24: What's a drive in the country without shrimp?
 •  September 17: Tucked-away Imanas Tei lives up to reputation
 •  September 10: 'Lucky you live Hawai'i' rings true at Hula Grill
 •  September 3: Kicking up bar cuisine with Japanese elegance

August 2004
 •  August 27: Brazilian barbecue buffet makes it fun to fill up
 •  August 20: Yakiniku lets you cook and choose
 •  August 13: Sophisticated Italian food in a Kaimuki storefront
 •  August 6: Getting to the meat of Morton's

July 2004
 •  July 30: Kaimuki retro cafe is packing 'em in
 •  July 23: Ciao Mein serves culinary fusion family-style
 •  July 9: Chick chat finds its comfort zone at wine bars

June 2004
 •  June 18: From oysters to oxtail, Father's Day deals abound

May 2004

 •  Matthew Gray's final column: The tastiest five years of my life
 •  May 21: Hanohano Room needs more polishing
 •  May 7: Eateries offer flavors of Cambodia, the Islands

April 2004

 •  April 23: Ruby Tuesday a popular Mililani newcomer
 •  April 16: Serve yourself well at Olive Tree Cafe
 •  April 9: Popular BluWater Grill has a few rough spots
 •  April 2: Kitchens in Kaka'ako, Kapalama offer variety

March 2004

 •  March 26: From the steaks to desserts, The Colony delivers
 •  March 19: New York-style pizza pans out well in Kahala
 •  March 12: Fresh, authentic dishes set Buffet 100 apart
 •  March 5: Munch your way through Kapalama mini-mall

February 2004

 •  February 27: Order-taking lapse diminishes Luigi's experience
 •  February 20: Retooled menu at OnJin's Cafe hits high note
 •  February 13: Thai, Vietnamese dishes team up to tasty effect
 •  February 6: Ethel's Grill serves sumotori-sized portions

January 2004

 •  January 30: Forget the food, go for the beer at Kona Brewing
 •  January 23: Family serves up flavorful Vietnamese dishes
 •  January 16: Upscale takeout spot caters to hurried masses
 •  January 9: Eat till you drop at Makino Chaya's hot spot
 •  January 2: Looking back at a year of dining trends