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Why don’t you try a special éclair that … [Gourmet Shopping]
It has been a long super-hot Okinawa summer and it looks like it will continue a while longer. So much so that it might make you feel exhaus...Read More
October 17th, Okinawa Soba Day [ENTERTAINMENT Gourmet LIFE]
A bowl of soba is to Okinawa what a hamburger is to America. Here on the island you can see Okinawa soba signs everywhere. It has become ent...Read More
Acerola Day [Gourmet]
The May 12th is the “Acerola Day” in Japan. Okinawa is the top producer of acerola in Japan....Read More
2015.05.07
Tsukemen GT serves fashionable tsukemen and mazesoba noodles [Gourmet]
A popular noodle shop has re-opened on the first floor of Eagle Lodge on Kokutai Street in Chatan. The shop, now named Tsukemen GT, is a new branch of Sanchikuju Tsukemen, a popula...
2015.05.03
Who serves authentic Mexican tacos? [Gourmet]
Debate over what constitutes and who serves authentic Mexican food on Okinawa has been waged as long as tacos have been served here. By now, most people agree that with the excepti...
2015.04.26
Three places where you should eat pizza on Okinawa [Gourmet]
By David Higgins If you are a big fan of pizza like me, then you have a variety of options to choose from on Okinawa. Although there are many pizza places in the Chatan area, they ...
2015.04.26
Helios Pub reopens with specials after renovation [Gourmet]
Helios Pub, a popular craft beer pub in the Makishi district on Kokusai Street in Naha City, is reopen after a bit of renovation following its successful beer festival, and already...
2015.04.20
Secret to healthier ramen is in chicken broth [Gourmet]
Ramen Ittetsu has been only two months in business, but is already making its mark among customers looking for more healthy options while enjoying their ramen. Since its February g...
2015.04.10
1st Mercato Italiano hits Grand Blue this weekend [Gourmet]
An authentic Italian restaurant with a spectacular view overlooking Central Okinawa Grand Blue is hosting the 1st Mercato Italiano, an Italian fair, this Saturday and Sunday. Grand...
2015.04.05
Hotel Monterey Okinawa starts beachside BBQ [Gourmet]
It’s nearly summertime in Okinawa, and that’s the signal code for preparing to enjoy barbeque. Hotel Monterey Okinawa is ready to fill that need with its Okinawa BBQ at the beach. ...
2015.03.30
Canadian Beef makes Okinawa stepping stone to Asian markets [Gourmet]
Most of people residing on Okinawa know about prime American beef and its Australian counterpart. But there’s now a new kid on the block that’s aiming to create a foothold in the J...
2015.03.08
It’s all about Green at Key’s Cafe [Gourmet]
Key’s Café is ‘Going Green’ next week, and patrons will find it easy to get caught up in the excitement, merely by wearing something green. St. Patrick’s Day is always special, but...
2015.03.05
Gourmet foods competition pits local restaurants [Gourmet]
The 4th Naha Meshi Grand Prix is the latest of the popular cooking events to be held this weekend, with nearly two dozen Okinawa restaurants bringing their chefs and special dishes...
2015.02.20
Okinawa Food Flea tickles tastebuds for third time [Gourmet]
A unique food event that debuted on Okinawa six months ago was so much fun it came back in November, and now public demand is such that it’s happening again this Sunday. The Okinaw...
2015.02.20
Palates ready for tasty Okinawa A-lunch competition [Gourmet]
The 4th Koza A Lunch Championship is only hours away, with Okinawan restaurants gearing up for a Sunday battle of the palates, with the public serving as the judges who determine w...
2015.02.20
Fresh, tasty veggie festa on tap in Okinawa City [Gourmet]
The 3rd Nuchigusui Festa, a festival featuring organic and natural farmed vegetables, is showcasing its wares Saturday and Sunday in Okinawa City. The festival is also a sales even...
2015.02.09
From Tokyo fast food to American main stream, history of sushi [Gourmet]
By David Higgins The history of sushi began in the 8th century. Due to the fact that there were no refrigerators, people making sushi would preserve the fish and rice a little di...
2015.02.06
Bartenders compete for Awamori Cocktail Contest title [Gourmet]
The 11th All Japan Awamori Cocktail Contest kicks off Sunday afternoon with more than two dozen of Asia’s best bartenders wanting to win the title of ‘Best Awamori Cocktail Artisa...
2014.12.22
Grand Blue Christmas Specials served with wine list to match [Gourmet]
A downright authentic Italian restaurant with a spectacular view overlooking central Okinawa from its hilltop location in Kitanakagusuku is brightening the holiday season with a go...
2014.11.27
Okinawa gourmet championship seeks hungry voters [Gourmet]
The island’s C-1 gourmet food battle is coming up this weekend as nearly twenty restaurants pit their chefs’ pots and pans against one another, with the public ultimately deciding ...
2014.11.14
Unique ‘Food Flea’ market in Mihama gears up Sunday [Gourmet]
Virtually everyone loves going to flea markets, searching for bargains on just about anything. Sunday’s flea market at Chatan Fisharina is one with a twist; the items being sold ar...
2014.10.08
TAJ Yomitan fetes first anniversary [Gourmet]
The popular Indian restaurant TAJ, Yomitan Branch, is celebrating its first anniversary during the month of October by offering a 15 percent discount on all of its dinners through ...
2014.09.29
Vegetarianism – Is it possible on Okinawa? [Gourmet]
When most North Americans hear the words “Japanese diet”, the first thing that comes to mind is “sushi”. However, sushi is only one of the items in a varied diet consisting of sta...
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