Located on University Avenue next to where Varsity Theater used to stand, Kit N’ Kitchen is a small Italian restaurant with some Chinese influences. The restaurant us usually fairly busy during peak hours, but unfortunately shares the small parking lot with a number of neighboring businesses like Bubbies and Ezogiku. Read the rest of this entry »

Located on Kamehameha Highway in the heart of Wahiawa is a small Italian restaurant named Cafe Olive. From the outside Cafe Olive doesn’t appear to be much, in fact it seems very ordinary. To be honest I probably would not have tried this restaurant, or known about it, if an acquaintance of mine hadn’t suggested I give it a try. What awaited me inside was a pleasant lunch I did not expect! Read the rest of this entry »

I have been a long time customer of the Verbano location on King Street, but it has been quite some time since I dined at their Waialae Avenue spot. Verbano is a small two-location restaurant franchise that serves good Italian food in an intimate setting. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re from Leeward Oahu or have ever shopped at Pearlridge, you’ve probably seen or even dined at Bravo. It’s conveniently located on the corner of Kaonohi Street and Kamehameha Highway, under Anna Miller’s, and has free parking. Bravo is best known for their consistently delicious Italian food, friendly atmosphere, and reasonable prices. It was the 2004 ‘Ilima Award Winner in the Italian category, in addition to being voted Best Leeward Restaurant. Read the rest of this entry »