What questions are we too shy to ask when we go out to eat? We answered a number in the March 2025 issue of HONOLULU Magazine—including when is it OK to send food back? Why is there a kitchen service fee on the bill? And why isn’t my emotional support dog allowed at a restaurant? among others.
Here’s more. Kawehi Haug is a longtime freelancer for HONOLULU Magazine and a former owner of Let Them Eat Cupcakes, Bethel Street Tap Room and Hukilau Honolulu. Since January, she is also chef-partner at Faria, Kailua’s new modern Portuguese restaurant. And Haug is a frequent customer at other establishments, from takeout counters and bars to upscale eateries. Her dual perspective is exactly what we needed for these Q&As.
Q: I’m not a big eater. Is it rude to ask to split an entrée with another person?…