Recently celebrating its first year—and a successful one at that—The Surfing Pig, which sits in a cozy venue in the heart of Kaimuki, quickly gained fame as the local hot spot in East O‘ahu. Serving traditional Hawaiian and Western cuisine with a modern twist, small-plate dishes like kampachi carpaccio and back ribs with Asian slaw and a chicharron topping are created with enticing, savory flavor profiles. The restaurant, which is Kono’s Restaurant Group’s latest culinary venture, has also received its fair share of praise being named #1 Best of the Burbs for East O‘ahu at the prestigious Ilima Awards. Whether you’re out with the girls or on a date night—check out the prix fixe menus for both occasions—or simply looking to grab a quick bite, The Surfing Pig will not disappoint. 3605 Waialae Ave., 744.1992