Zig Zag Guide http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/zigzagguide/ MidWeek http://www.midweek.com/images/elements/midweek_feedburner_logo.gif http://www.midweek.com 144 37 MidWeek.com Susan Sunderland is editor of Hawaii Hospitality magazine and a contributing writer to several local and national publications. en Susan Sunderland 2006-12-27T10:00:00+00:00 ’Tis The Season To Make Mochi http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/zigzagguide_article/tis_the_season_to_make_mochi/ Susan Sunderland We celebrate New Year’s in a big way in the Islands. Besides fireworks, there are ethnic traditions that add color and festivity to the occasion. Preparing mochi - pounded rice cake - is ceremonial and symbolic. FOODZigZag Guide Susan Sunderland We celebrate New Year’s in a big way in the Islands. Besides fireworks, there are ethnic traditions that add color and festivity to the occasion. Preparing mochi - pounded rice cake - is ceremonial and symbolic.

]]> 2006-12-27T10:00:00+00:00 The Friendly Flavors Of Wahiawa http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/zigzagguide_article/the_friendly_flavors_of_wahiawa/ Susan Sunderland Wahiawa is a special place. Two generations of my family have roots there and fond memories of life in pineapple suburbia. Wahiawa has been around for more than 100 years and is the oldest settled area in Central Oahu. The name means “noisy place,” referring to the rough seas said to be heard there at one time. FOODZigZag Guide Susan Sunderland wahiawafriendly Wahiawa is a special place. Two generations of my family have roots there and fond memories of life in pineapple suburbia. Wahiawa has been around for more than 100 years and is the oldest settled area in Central Oahu. The name means “noisy place,” referring to the rough seas said to be heard there at one time.

]]> 2006-05-17T10:00:00+00:00 Honolulu’s Best Signature Dishes http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/zigzagguide_article/honolulus_best_signature_dishes/ Susan Sunderland “Geez, I no see da Zigzag anymore. U pau, or wat?” a reader asks. “Jus lazy,” I reply. Welcome to the column that happens w’en evahs. FOODZigZag Guide Susan Sunderland restuarantplaceseatingfavoritedinnerlunchhawaiidishessignatureguide “Geez, I no see da Zigzag anymore. U pau, or wat?” a reader asks.

“Jus lazy,” I reply.

Welcome to the column that happens w’en evahs.

]]> 2006-02-15T10:00:01+00:00 A Vegetarian Voyage Around Town http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/zigzagguide_article/a_vegetarian_voyage_around_town/ Susan Sunderland If you invited Richard Gere, Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz to lunch, where would you bring them? They’re all vegetarians. There are tasty and meatless dishes on most menus these days, thanks to a healthier eating trend. But it’s likely that veggie dishes are the exception, rather than the rule. Natural, all-vegetarian establishments are rare. They are still considered off-beat places that cater to hippies or strange cults. Frankly, that’s a silly, outmoded notion. FOODZigZag Guide Susan Sunderland trendeatingvegetarianmenuhealtierlunch If you invited Richard Gere, Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz to lunch, where would you bring them? They’re all vegetarians.

There are tasty and meatless dishes on most menus these days, thanks to a healthier eating trend. But it’s likely that veggie dishes are the exception, rather than the rule.

Natural, all-vegetarian establishments are rare. They are still considered off-beat places that cater to hippies or strange cults.

Frankly, that’s a silly, outmoded notion.

]]> 2005-11-30T10:00:15+00:00 Cruising For Meals On Wheels http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/zigzagguide_article/cruising_for_meals_on_wheels/ Susan Sunderland Wherever you find surfers, construction workers or hungry office workers, you’ll find lunch wagons. These are meals on wheels at a great price. No frills, no fuss. One simply walks up, checks out the menu board, and carries away Hawaii’s state meal, da plate lunch. FOODZigZag Guide Susan Sunderland HawaiianlocalgrindslunchtimeLucky's Island Plate & ShrimpNew Eagle CafePu'uwainaniNicky'sSimply OnoTed's TeppanyakiTommy'swagonsHawaiianplateeatingfoodwagonslunchHawaii Wherever you find surfers, construction workers or hungry office workers, you’ll find lunch wagons. These are meals on wheels at a great price. No frills, no fuss. One simply walks up, checks out the menu board, and carries away Hawaii’s state meal, da plate lunch.

]]> 2005-11-09T14:00:17+00:00 Island-kine Grinds In Las Vegas http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/zigzagguide_article/island_kine_grinds_in_las_vegas/ Susan Sunderland LAS VEGAS - “Welcome to the ninth Hawaiian Island,” the voice says as my flight arrives at McCarran Airport. “Over to the left you’ll see our state Capitol, the California Hotel.” FOODZigZag Guide Susan Sunderland LAS VEGAS - “Welcome to the ninth Hawaiian Island,” the voice says as my flight arrives at McCarran Airport. “Over to the left you’ll see our state Capitol, the California Hotel.”

]]> 2005-09-28T15:00:58+00:00 Foraging A Few Farmers’ Markets http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/zigzagguide_article/foraging_a_few_farmers_markets/ Midweek Staff Fresh produce straight from the field plus homemade goodies make farmers markets tasty fun FOODZigZag Guide Midweek Staff Fresh produce straight from the field plus homemade goodies make farmers markets tasty fun

]]> 2005-06-04T06:48:54+00:00 A Stroll On Fort Street Mall http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/zigzagguide_article/a_stroll_on_fort_street_mall/ Susan Sunderland This week we take a stroll on Fort Street Mall, where the food is plentiful, affordable and oh so ono FOODZigZag Guide Susan Sunderland fort street malldowntowngrindsono This week we take a stroll on Fort Street Mall, where the food is plentiful, affordable and oh so ono

]]> 2005-04-30T08:10:09+00:00 Sampling Readers’ Choice Eateries http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/zigzagguide_article/sampling_readers_choice_eateries/ Susan Sunderland MidWeek readers offer feedback to our Zigzag Guide with their best-kept secret hole-in-the wall dining spots. Yum… FOODZigZag Guide Susan Sunderland spotsdiningholesecretkeptbestHawaii MidWeek readers offer feedback to our Zigzag Guide with their best-kept secret hole-in-the wall dining spots. Yum…

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