A Closer Look at "A Closer Look"

December '08
Go Naminori!
Well Bento from the Health Foods section

November '08
Fresh Catch from the Poke section
Hiroshi's from the Pacific Rim section
Top of Waikiki from the Pacific Rim section
Gyoza no Ohsho from the Ramen section
Gaku from the Izakaya section
Little Cafe Siam from the Thai Fast-Food section
Kincaid's Fish, Chop, and Steak House from the Local Dinner w/Drinks section
L&L Drive-Inn from the Plate Lunch section
Alan Wong's from the Pacific Rim section

October '08
CPK (California Pizza Kitchen) from the pizza section
Cinnamon's from the breakfast section
Ono Seafood and Ft. Ruger Market from the poke section
Special message to aku eats oahu visitors regarding a little something new in the future...
Ono Dog and Woody's hotdog stands from the hotdog section
Chili's from the American Casual section
Verbano's from the Italian section
Mama's Island Pizza from the pizza section
3660 from the Pacific Rim section
Champa Thai from the Thai section

September '08
Umeke Market from the veggie/health section
Kono's sandwich shop from the sandwich/deli section
Chin's in Kahala from the Chinese section
Bac Nam from the Vietnamese section
Toritos from the Mexican section
Jinroku from the Izakaya section
Ojiya from the Izakaya section
Off-Island Adventures - Hawaiian-Style Cafe on the Big Island of Hawaii
Yanagi Sushi from the sushi section
Seasonal Affairs - Hibachi Time!
Shochan from the Okonomiyaki section

August '08
Seasonal Affairs - Joy of Sake Festival at the Hawaii Convention Center
Off-Island Adventures - Canoe House Restaurant on the Big Island of Hawaii
Mediterraneo from the Italian section
Olive Tree from the Greek/Mid-Eastern section
El Mariachi from the Mexican section
Palace Saimin from the saimin section
Bob's BBQ and Rainbow Drive-Inn from the plate lunch section
Shirokiya from the Dept. Store/Bento section

July '08
Gulick Deli from the Okazuya section
Sushi Sasabune from the Sushi section
Pho Five-0 from the Vietnamese section
Kenny's from the Local Family section
Cream Pot from the Breakfast section
Jang Su Jang from the Korean section
Kikuya from the Japanese Family section
The Sushi Company from the sushi section
Seasonal Affairs - 7th Annual Korean Festival at Kapiolani Park.
Teddy's Bigger Burger from the burger section
Old Spaghetti Factory from the American Casual section
Off-Island Adventures - Queen Charlotte Track in New Zealand
Pho Mai from the Vietnamese section
Bozu from the Japanese Family section
Off-Island Adventures - Fiordland Region Adventure in New Zealand

June '08
Off-Island Adventures - Abel Tasman Trail in New Zealand
Mekong 2 from the Thai section
Cafe Oriente from the Chinese section
Hinone Mizunone from the Japanese Family section
Yohei from the Sushi section
Panya Bistro from the designer bakery section
The Alley from the local family restaurants section
Seasonal Affairs - Hawaii Kai Lion's Club Father's Day Pancake Breakfast
Jimbo from the Ramen and Japanese noodle section
Makino Chaya from the Buffet section
Bale from the Vietnamese section
Star of Honolulu from the Pacific Rim section
Sumo Ramen from the Ramen section
Akinono from the Izakaya section
Kabuki from the Japanese Family section

May '08
Imanas Tei from the Izakaya section
Shillawon from the Korean section
Harbor Village from the Chinese section
Siam Garden from the Thai section
Outback Steak House from the American Family section
Zippy's from the local Family section
Gazen from the Izakaya section
Bistro Shun from the Sushi section
Akasaka from the Sushi section

What exactly is "A Closer Look" page?

This section is, quite basically - a blog! They are accounts of an experience or experiences I and the crew have had while eating at the various restaurants. Because we don't have to deal with the necessarily ordered (and thus somewhat rigid) structure of the guidebook-style main pages, we have much more freedom to share our experiences with you in a relaxed, "un-proper," and at times, "politically incorrect" style. Just personal views and opinions, is all. It's actually more about having fun then just dispensing information. That's how it seems to me, anyway!

While the main pages of this site will benefit those who need a basic, all-around overview, these pages offer a lot more detail (albeit a subjective one) of the individual restaurants themselves. Sometimes we need to step back and assess the situation with a macro view (main pages), while other times we want to step in and focus with a micro view ("closer look" pages). Neither lens works adequately for the other without distorting the image, so we decided to try and give you both!

Speaking of images... As pictures are a highly important and particularly powerful means to convey an experience, we also try to snap as many pictures as possible without getting redundant. And remember, these are not the high-quality shots most of us have been accustomed to in this age of big-budget marketing - most of them are produced after long hours in a professional studio or "highly altered" environment, and, with the exception of the best Pacific Rim and fine-dining restaurants, what you see is seldom what you get. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.

It is my sincere hope that you all can enjoy these pages even half as much as I did (as much would be impossible!), and continue to view each new entry as they become available. And I'll do my best to keep 'em comin'!

Thanks again for stopping by!

Aku

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