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Recently I was asked to be the third judge at a chili cook-off because no one else wanted to do it. The original third judge called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge’s table asking directions to the beer wagon when the call came. I was…

A long time ago, when I was living in Los Angeles, a very funny thing happened, something I’d wager never happened to you. My mom had a sore throat and a bad cold, and was eating Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup. We’ve all had it a million times. It’s soothing to think back to our childhood,…

We all hate the way staffers hover near our tables.  It’s as if they’re being paid by the plate – or by the irritant value associated with removing one’s plate when there’s still a bite or two…or some sauce, still remaining.  Not only that, they hardly ever ask if you are finished, or if they…

For most of my life, being the food-loving (okay, food-obsessed) guy I am, when I’d come walking into a restaurant, if the owner saw me, he’d know that a lot of food would be consumed, ergo, that he was going to have a good night, dollar-wise. If it was a buffet place, oh dear, I…

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Present Hawai’ian Island food culture is a melting pot of many international influences. You’ve got Portuguese, Native Hawai’ian cuisine, American, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean and Polynesian sometimes all rolled into one meal! When you put all of these food cultures into an equation, the results are infinite and…

By Matthew Gray © – Matthew Gray is the Chef, Owner & Founder of Hawaii Food Tours. He’s a former food writer and Restaurant Reviewer, and a long-time talk-radio host and presenter. Matthew may be reached via email – Contact Matthew Gray — Matthew@HawaiiFoodTours.com I’m at the rear of a walk-up flat, my friend, in…

Present Hawai’ian Island food culture is a melting pot of many international influences. You’ve got Portuguese, Native Hawai’ian cuisine, American, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean and Polynesian sometimes all rolled into one meal! When you put all of these food cultures into an equation, the results are infinite and nothing less than unique and creative! Ultimate…

By Matthew Gray © – Matthew Gray is the Chef, Owner & Founder of Hawaii Food Tours. He’s a former food writer and Restaurant Reviewer, and a long-time talk-radio host and presenter. Matthew may be reached via email – Contact Matthew Gray — Matthew@HawaiiFoodTours.com ALI BABA’S LAST SUPPER Looking like a delicately stuffed and chocolate-dipped…

Twas the night before Christmas, but Covid was here, so we all remained extra cautious this year. Our masks are all hung by the chimney with care in case Santa forgets his and needs a spare. With Covid, no cookies or cake, so we‘re leaving Santa hand sanitizer to take. And children sleeping & dreaming, the brave little tots… The ones over 5 just received their first shots. Maybe…

When I was a young boy I broke my leg while doing what I loved best, playing Little League baseball.  My father always said I was overly rambunctious.  He told my mother, “Maybe we should tie Matthew to the tree and let the dog run free!” My leg was severely broken and I was placed…