In case you missed it—12 of our favorite Biting Commentary stories of 2017.

Let’s hope they’ve been good this year!

When in doubt, go with food.

After all the shopping, gift wrapping, tree cutting and card sending, who wants to cook a holiday meal? Take a break and have your Christmas Eve or Christmas Day fare at a local restaurant instead.

Who can argue with eggnog pound cake or peppermint bark scones?

Here’s a quick-bite guide to the latest foodie news around the Islands.

Get some holiday cheer in beverage form.

The Koko Head Café chef-owner returns to Bravo to compete on the network’s “Last Chance Kitchen” this season.

Celebrate the holiday season with champagne, Sunday suppers and seasonal specials.

Make Christmas shopping much more bearable at this pop-up bar at Ala Moana Center.

The gelateria opens its second location at Ward Village with a socially conscious message.

This emerging family-run organic farm in Hawai‘i Kai is on a mission to educate families about their food and empower keiki.