Justice is a cornerstone of any civilized society, a fundamental principle that ensures fairness, equity, and accountability. The concept of justice extends beyond its legal implications; it is a moral and ethical imperative that helps maintain social harmony and protect the rights of individuals. In the realm of criminal justice, the idea that criminals must

The Health Benefits of a Traditional Hawaiian Diet   Nearly a quarter of Hawai’i’s population is multiracial. This is reflected in modern Hawai’ian cuisine, which has become a melting pot of various cultures that bring together mainland American, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, and Korean flavors and dishes to the small island state. Whether you’re a tourist

This brief post will outline, for the most tech-savvy of you, how I hack cottage cheese from time to time. Pay close attention… When I’m here at home, running Hawaii Food Tours, and not out gallivanting around the globe, I need to fulfill my breakfast addiction. The first part of that addiction consists of steel-cut

Aloha​ Friends… Thanks for your support in the post-Covid world related to my efforts in making y(our) world a more delicious place. I’ve started my own show called 50 Tastes Of Gray and it pretty much is me in a different format. If you are interested in having a look/listen we’re at https://YouTube.com/@50TastesOfGray 5 Reasons

☼ Ah, Barcelona again!  The first place I always go is my favorite restaurant (well, at least my most sentimentally-loved place), often before checking into my hotel or AirBNB. One of the great cities.  I have a better time each time I visit.  Posts coming with details of Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Las Ramblas, Disfrutar

I have a good friend in Honolulu. Let’s call him Steve. Steve’s a great guy; met him in the mid-90’s when I was writing restaurant reviews for The Honolulu Advertiser (the biggest paper in the state of Hawaii at that time; now long gone as many papers are in the Internet age). Anyway, I walked

Little chewy bundles of treasure.  A lifetime of memories, wrapped, crimped, shaped, fried, steamed, and boiled, whatever your method it’s gonna be good. I’m reminded of my grandmother’s kreplach when I was ten years old.  Nothing better, anywhere.  Or the “dumplings” I had recently; baked crispy-crunchy pâte brisée with apple puree and Stilton cheese. No

Beginning in Honolulu, a 4-day stopover in New York City seemed the perfect place to prepare for our 5-week European adventure about to come. Traveling lighter than ever before, barely more than a carry-on and laptop (yes, for 5 weeks!) we were on our way. New York satisfies on so many levels, and we’d take

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

“Aligot?” “What the heck is aligot?” you ask… It’s, quite simply, something you already love, and similar to something we all aspire to; the cheesiest, creamiest, smoothest and sexiest mashed potatoes of all time. There’s a certain pomp and ceremony, and celebratory gusto, as our Maître D conjures up this most-luscious side-dish served at Ambassade

  Thanksgiving should be about joy and abundance, and nothing is more joyful than an abundant amount of pie. Running out of food has never been a problem at any Thanksgiving dinner I’ve ever attended. I’ve never seen it happen. But if this is your first year hosting or (thanks to the pandemic) you’ve simply forgotten

Serving as a catharsis (for me), a throwback (quite in vogue nowadays) and a caption contest (for you!), I invite you to read on… In a year, a very fucked-up year, of loved ones lost, political and racial turmoil, lockdowns, of in-person friendships becoming distant memories, my beloved 16-year old business Hawaii Food Tours crashing

  After our first week in Europe, and before we set sail for the Netherlands, here are our thoughts about London… Everyone is from somewhere else. Everyone drinks. Everyone smokes. Can’t wait to return! On to Amsterdam…

One of the very cool aspects of travel are the (strolling, standing, sitting) musicians you see throughout the public transport systems, especially in the New York Subway, London Underground and the Paris Metro. Many of the musicians are, of course, hoping to earn a bit of money (earning their entire living perhaps) while playing their

Usually, we’re self-described “mellow truckers” and rarely dress-up when going out. Yes, I love my spectacular necktie collection, but aside from that we really lean to the casual. But this was no ordinary evening, no-no. Lin, who usually wears slippers/sandals, decided to wear high heels and,oh dear, whoopsie, falls down the stairs! It sounded like…

Usually, we’re self-described “mellow truckers” and rarely dress-up when going out. Yes, I love my spectacular necktie collection, but aside from that we really lean to the casual. But this was no ordinary evening, no-no. Lin, who usually wears slippers/sandals, decided to wear high heels and,oh dear, whoopsie, falls down the stairs! It sounded like…

Today, while walking across an open, grassy park, I became excited as my hand swooped toward the ground like a hawk attacking its prey. I picked up half of a $5 bill. (*Sidenote; I’ve always found money. Most recently in Denver. But one time, while driving down Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles, I saw an

We here at Hawaii Food Tours think that food is always the answer, however, many of you would not agree. Therefore we believe that any and all topics are open to discussion. Here’s one, about texting… Are you OK with that? If someone asks you a question online or over text, do not respond with

1) 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

Matthew Gray C.F.G. {Chief Food Guy} Hawaii Food Tours Honolulu – September 2018 Food and Romance: How Are the Two Connected and What Does It Mean For Our Relationships? Food and sex; sex and food – there’s no getting away from the fact that these two basic human needs are intrinsically linked. From Valentine’s Day,

I honestly cannot remember the last time I went into a supermarket with one thing on my mind, and one thing only, cantaloupe. There wasn’t one in sight. I was dumb-founded, flummoxed and slightly amused/upset. (I did allow this to bother me the entire night, though). Okay, there goes the writer’s block. I am back,

I honestly cannot remember the last time I went into a supermarket with one thing on my mind, and one thing only, cantaloupe. There wasn’t one in sight. I was dumb-founded, flummoxed and slightly amused/upset. (I did allow this to bother me the entire night, though). Okay, there goes the writer’s block. I am back,

It’s taken a while to get this year off to a reasonable start… Happy New Year 2015 This is my New Year’s wish to you… I once heard someone say that friendship is a long conversation, which seems nearly right to me. Words are often free flowing and disembodied, like angels winging through pure discourse.

Stereo Wars! You’ve all been through this scenario. Guy next door is doing construction on his house (endlessly… years-on-end stuff, literally), playing his music way too loud. Usually it’s fingernail-on-chalkboard stuff like Barry Manilow, or just all those songs you’ve heard way too many times for any single Human lifetime. I asked kindly for them