R. Field Wine Company

Great place to find specialty items in this store within a store of certain Foodlands.
I especially like the dominoes that are seasonal (only around Thanksgiving and Xmas). They are German miniature cakes layered with fruit jam and marzipan and enrobed in chocolate! Expensive, but so delicious, especially if you love marzipan like me!

I go to R. Field Wine Company for a treat. They have a small section of hand picked culinary goodies from cheese and cured meats to starter sauces, candies, wine, and both imported and local pantry items. Whether I’m treating myself or buying a hostess gift for someone else, the R. Field staff are knowledgeable and happy to offer a suggestion so you find just what you’re looking for.

I’m old enough to remember when R Field was at Restaurant Row and sold the most delicious, juicy pastrami sandwiches. We sure miss those days!
But this R Field is my go-​to shop for special-​occasion delicacies, such as prosciutto and salamis, smoked ahi spread, and Mozart Kugeln chocolates that I haven’t found anywhere else on this island.
This small shop is loaded with specialty items. I was so happy the other day to find they have their seasonal variety of Christmas-​time goodies, including my favorite gingerbreads! I splurged and bought one of each kind they had. I’m more of a chocolate and gingerbread than a wine connoisseur, so I appreciate their selection of food and desserts.
The people who work here seem to know their stuff and are friendly, making this an even more enjoyable place to shop.

Not as much selection as the one in Aina Hana but still great selection with some nice sales. Service is very good here.

R. Field Wine Company started back at Ward specializing in fine wines, foods and cigars. Now owned by Foodland, R. Field Wine Company has expanded to Foodlands Beretania, Kapolei, Lahaina Farms, Aina Haina and Kailua.
While similar to a Dean & Delucca or Whole Foods, R. Field Wine Company was one of the first businesses in Hawaii to offer a gourmet selection of products
The Beretania location has the biggest selection of wines and cigars out of all of the branches. They offer a wide selections of charcuterie items such as salami, cured hams (prosciutto), head cheese etc, in which any amount can be sliced to order.
Also available is their selection of boutique produce (from maui and Oahu), dry goods (pastas, truffle oil to name a few), and cheeses (blue veined, brie, and exotic such as mimolette).
Although the department services customers only from 9 – 8, customers can still walk through the department to pick up wines, dry goods (things that don’t need to be sliced or taken out a of a display case), since Foodland Beretania is 24 hours.
PROS:
The staff is very knowledgeable, as most of the workers come from a restaurant background or are foodies. The Beretania staff has people that specialize in either food, wine, cigars or both. Everyone is helpful and can answer any foodie’s/ wineo’s question.
Noreen and Rani are always helpful. Rani is really good with certain vintages of wine and cigars, while Noreen is a veteran of the culinary industry.
They have the Smoked Ahi Spread from 12^th Ave Grill (great for parties) and foie gras! How cool is that?
WORKS IN PROGESS:
I am very disappointed because before, they used to have a wide selection of nuts, spices, chocolate in acrylic jars (like a crackseed shop). I used to get cardamom and 65% chocolate. It seems like corporate took over and is reducing the BIG variety that R. Field Wine Company was known for.
As a chef, I always stop in to get things for my private events, or when I want to savor a good bottle of wine (whenever my wife will let me).

Great discounts on overripe local organic tomatoes, about half of the regular $ 4.99/lb. cost. Ditto for soon-​to-​go-​bad, yet still yummy, local organic fingerling potatoes, haricot vert, etc. If you don’t mind a few spots on your veggies – which you can cut out – you can easily make a salade nicoise from local &organic ingredients which still taste great despite being not the freshest.
Used to offer remainders of speck & other Italian meats at discounted prices, but haven’t seen them around lately. Some competitive pricing of gourmet cheeses compared to those at «whole paycheck.» But butter prices can’t rival the gourmet ones at Costco/sam’s club.
Not as big as kapolei or lahaina r. Fields, but often has decent sales, if you go frequently.

I usually frequent the Kapolei R Fields, because the service is superb. However, I made the mistake of calling the Beretania one because I was looking for a particular wine that sometimes doesn’t make it to the West Side and I was going to be in town this morning. I spoke with Terri (sp). Bottom line, she didn’t know her stock, was curt and too busy closing to assist. Called the Kapolei store, took the time to go out and look, knew her product line in detail. Will always make the Kapolei store my first stop. And Terri should probably get better training, etc.

For a relatively small space, these guys carry a lot of quality wine from all the major countries. Old World or New World, moderate to expensive, R. Field will have it. DRC, Leroy, grand cru Bordeaux, Barolos, Brunellos, Opus One, Peter Michael, Leonetti, Crystal and Dom bubbly, and more. R. Field has gourmet pates, cheeses, produce, spices, and much more hard to find items.
My wine buying method at R Field is to buy one pricey bottle of wine and five lesser priced bottles. Then for instance, I get 10% off all six bottles. So, for instance, the $ 80 bottle I really want, is now mine for $ 72.

White truffle oil. Blood orange sparkling H2O. Chocolates, cheeses, mortadella, foie gras… moderation out the window and a permanent place in my fat cells. Oh the decadence, the splendor of indulgent binges on all fine vinegars. My heart be still as local greens, fruits and impeccable, Italian, thinly sliced sopresato (sp?) dresses my fresh basil and fresh mozzarella dough.
3 because it is hella slow service
Not a huge selection.
Check the price at other grocery stores like Tamura’s and big box Costco. They offer some of the same items at a lower price. Also, found items at Safeway Manoa, Neiman Marcus and Whole Foods at a lower price.

Depends on what I am reviewing… I love the pastrami and the Swiss cheese… the lady at the Beretania store was quite curt.
She needs to learn manners and how to be polite to customers. Don’t know if she was just having a bad day or if she is that way all of the time. It was my first time there. I was standing at the deli counter for a while and when she came over, I thought she asked «Have you been helped?» I said «no». She walked away… huh? I finally called her over and asked if she could help me. She said «I asked if you wanted to see anything and you said no»…err, I don’t really think that’s the way to talk to customers.
I then joked, «I’m gonna save your life» (maybe that was too extreme). They had a package of foie gras marked at $.55…Foie gras is $ 89.95 cents per pound and someone had keyed the wrong price/​pound. Instead of $ 89.95, they keyed $.89…so I thought I’d be nice and tell them (instead of just buying it!). I told her that the package was mis-​marked. She pulled it out of the case and told me that I was looking at the wrong date… errr, I then told her that I think the price is incorrect. She then says, «oh ya», opens the box, tosses the fois gras back into the case and tosses the box on the side… not a word of thanks or a smile. Oh well…
I just asked for my pastrami and swiss cheese. She told me that the cheese was in the dairy case… so I walked around a couple of times and couldn’t find it. When I asked again, she told me it was in the refrigerator. She really wasn’t making this easy. In the end, I got my pastrami and cheese and just left. Not a very nice visit to R Field Wine Company…
They have some nice products, now they just need to get some nice people!

The wine selection is small but above average. Unfortunately, it is in a busy grocery store and some of the employees are more in the nature of clerks than connoisseurs.

Very few stores push my buttons but whenever I walk thru this little specialty shop I wish I was wearing a double breasted jacket! So its Mother’s Day weekend and HB asked what I wanted… oh yeah, a trip to R Fields a pick something to go with the dinner that I’m not cooking. One pound of Foie Gras and a bottle of 12 year Lagavulin single malt scotch!
No where else on this island will you find them both in the same shop. Fabulous choices of hard to find cheeses and meats, chocolates, outstanding wines, great caviars and wafer crackers. Pricy but who cares when it’s the only game in town. Love to stay in Waikiki and stop here for the gourmet foods I can cook in my hotel room when I don’t feel like dressing up for that fine dining restaurant.

I love R. Field!
And no, not only because of the awesome bargain Wine selection! That’s AMAZING enough, but…
I also love Robert «R.» Field because…
Cheese, Cheesecakes, Cakes, Fancy Cheeses, Cheesy Stuff, Sausages, Salamis, Dark Chocolates, Milk Chocolates, Bitter Chocolates, Fancy Chocolates, Caviar, Langenstein Farms Macadamia Nuts, Smoked Salami & Salmon & Ahi, Mousses, Vinegars, Oils, Crackers, Breads, and all types of delicious delights, including the Wines, yes ahem, Wines and single-​malt Scotches. Gourmet Foods that’s wallet friendly! I don’t smoke, but R. Field has Cigars too! Got to love this place!
Did I mention the Samples???
Fine World Cheeses include:
–Tallegio (Italy)
–Roquefort (France)
–Manchego (Spain)
–Cashel Blue (Ireland)
And the list goes on…
Over sixty cheeses are available at R. Field!
Of course, my number one reason I drop by almost weekly now are the Wines.
I mean you can purchase a good, decent, everyday bottle starting at under $ 10 all the way to rarities such as a 2005 Leroy Clos de Vougeot at $ 1600 per bottle. Oui, oui!
Unsure? Ask the R. Field employee to help you find a Wine for your budget! You don’t have to be a Wine connoisseur to enjoy R. Field! Don’t be shy. Trust!
Did I mention the samples???
I love the fact that R. Field is located in Foodland– makes it a nice one-​stop shopping when I’m planning to cook a meal.
The R. Field at Foodland’s on Beretania St. is my weekly stop, since it’s the closest to my home in Manoa, but once in awhile I’ll venture to the Aina Haina «Foodland Farms» one… That’s a lovely one, but a tad far for a daily drive from Manoa.
The Aina Haina location has a TON of samples! Did I mention samples???
Maybe I should live out there too…
Just for Wine? Maybe.
LIVE ALOHA…
Unilocal REVIEW #243

I seem to find what I’m looking for when shopping at R. Field one of Hawaii’s few gourmet stores.
I love the Smoked Ahi Spread which is the bomb on lavash and the varieties of Italian cured meat, like prosciutto, salame, serrano ham. Now you can’t forget about the cheeses and chocolates when you’re picking up a nice bottle of wine from here or some caviar with a good bottle of Vodka.
In the past I have purchased Cigars, Wine, Various Produce, Cheese, Pates, Meats, but this trip was just for a simple bottle of Lucini Lemon Olive Oil. Have you ever tried to find a bottle of Lemon Olive Oil? The only other place I know of would be IOOC by Ala Moana and it wouldn’t be the same product, but lucky for me I scored because the bottle was on Sale! Yes! Saved $ 8 !.
My suggestion would be if you’re looking for that specialty gourmet product or that something special to impress… Check Them Out! The staff is pretty knowledgeable and always willing to help you find the specialty product or that something special.
I also noticed a lot of Made in Hawaii products which I thought was great! Support Local!
They also have Wine tastings and can suggest pairing of their products. Wine Schedule:
Ahhh…Yes.I could go for an assortment of cured meats, cheeses, a good bottle of wine and a cigar right now…

The food and the service are what win this location 5 stars. I love the selection of specialty items I can find when coming to my neighborhood Foodland. I love the wine selection, lavosh, and smoked ahi spread. They often have samples (wine tasting on Saturdays) and if you don’t know what deli items taste like, the workers are more than happy to get a sample for you. They also help you feel comfortable shopping from the deli. I wanted small amounts of different charcuterie items for a wine night with my husband and I only needed a few slices of several different things. The attendant put me at ease and let me try each selection before I decided to purchase some. I love the sample cheese basket they usually have out with small end cuts of their gourmet cheese for $.50– $ 2 that allow my husband and me to try different cheeses and find what we like without breaking the bank. They have lots of special products from Europe, etc. that you can’t find in normal grocery stores. I also love their organic baby kale and other fresh local produce that is sometimes cheaper than the normal foodland produce area.

My husband’s go-​to place for his cigars.
Only recently he has been coming here to replenish his supply. We like coming to R Fields for different reasons. My husband likes it because it is convenient — it is on his way home from work and it is located in Foodland. Perfect for picking up cigars and a drink to pair it with (my husband loves his cigars with Coca-​Cola or coffee). There is also a higher-​end selection of cigars available that is comparable to online prices.
Some of the more higher-​end cigars available at R Fields are:
Ashton
Tatuaje
Arturo Fuente
I like coming to R Fields because they have a variety of high-​quality foods. Their selection of chocolates and wines blew me away. They also have chocolate-​dipped items, like fortune cookies and Oreos. So, while my husband shops for his cigars, I shop for my vice (s) — CHOCOLATE and wine!

Prices for wine are at a good deal. Not to mention the manchego cheese.

Looking beyond the price.
R Field Wine Company has been my «go to» place when I’m looking for something of quality and when I’m looking for something I may not find at a regular super market.
Mousse Pâté is found ONLY at R Field’s. A gentle pâté that will definitely convert anyone who has 1) never had pâté or 2) never cared for pâté or 3) never tried pâté. A definite must and you don’t have to purchase a whole lot because a little bit goes a long way. Served with their fresh home made lavosh, this is a simple appetizer that will be the HIT of the party. Oh, don’t forget a nice bottle of champagne will fit perfect with the mousse pâté and lavosh.
Located in the Foodland Beretania location, they are filled with unusual deli items, fresh baby vegetables, dry and canned imported goods and a nice selection of wines and champagnges,
Now that holidays are fast, furious and uppn us and you need a quick easy appetizer dish, stop in at R Fields and investigate their deli products! easy, unusual, delicious and quality items to be found.

R Field is the place to go for specialty gourmet products! They often carry items others don’t, such as truffle butter, cheeses, etc. Much of what you find here can’t be found anywhere else on the island and is often cheaper than ordering online and paying for shipping!
On my last visit, the fiancée and I were helped by a super friendly guy. However, service may not always be so great. Perhaps it’s because I’m on the younger side, but some employees tend to just give me the eye and don’t like to offer any assistance. Fortunately, this isn’t the norm but is an unfortunate issue from time to time.
At any rate, R Field is my go-​to for specialty gourmet products!

My first visit was years ago. I was scrambling to find raw, whole hazelnuts and R Field happened to carry them! I’ve been a fan since. R Field is also the place to go for affordable charcuturie and cheeses, in addition to having a great wine selection. If they were conveniently closer, I would shop here more frequently instead of Whole Wallets for my cured meats.
On Christmas Eve, I found myself scrambling yet again for something to bring to a friend’s Christmas Day Potluck/​Wine Party. I was so busy running around for groceries for Christmas that I completely forgot about a food item for Melodi K’s party. Whole Wallets was already closed at 7pm but R Field stays open till 9 on Xmas Eve!
Being a little hesitant about pre-​slicing my meats the day before (I always buy/​slice them the day of consumption), I called them to ask them if that was a wise idea. The nice guy that took my call (he was also the one that helped me in person, sorry forgot his name!) was very reassuring and told me that they do it all the time and will wrap everything nice and tight so that the meats won’t dry out.
In addition to an aged Gouda, I got two different types of salami for the party: Molinari Italian Salami and Soppressata Salami.
At $ 8.50, that small wedge of Aged Amsterdam Gouda costs way more than the 1lb of cured meats, lol!
MOLINARI DRY ITALIAN SALAMI ($ 13 lb): Thanks to Foodland’s Maika’i Savings card, I paid a total of $ 5.50 for ½ lb. Take that Whole Foods!
TICINO SOPRESSATA SALAMI ($ 13 lb): Also $ 5.50 w/maika’i savings.
Delicious cured meats and cheeses at a great value, what’s not to love!