Indulge in dishes from Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants from past and present, and immerse yourself in an evening of Moroccan-themed entertainment, henna stations, psychic readings and dancing under the stars.
Smoked shoyu, Filipino American-inspired chocolates and old-school local chips are just a few of the products whetting our appetites.
Restaurateurs break down the rising cost of dining out.
Every year, we look forward to these awards, which celebrate a fantastic array of family-friendly products, eateries, boutiques, activity centers and more. From tea time with butterflies and ultra-creative art classes to cool grad lei and the chicest bounce houses on the island, we’re thrilled to share our 2025 winners.
Looking for fresh activities to enjoy as a family? Here’s our fall-winter bucket list jam-packed with fantastic ideas to get you out and about.
A Seoul-based bastion of restrained Korean cuisine offers more than gomtang soup at its new Sky Honolulu outpost.
Our editors picked 11 top categories plus 21 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
Reposting as a public service for this long weekend.
North Shore chicken livers, Wai‘anae pork and Moloka‘i venison featured in classic French charcuterie.
With Italian wine from the shop, it’s a perfect way to spend a summer evening.
The roaming pop-up once known as Ailana Shave Ice has set up a cool oasis on Wai‘alae Avenue.
Lunch with a view, cuddling cats and dogs, matcha lattes, flowers and a farmers market make for a fulfilling day on the leeward side.
This classic post by a local with family in Las Vegas is worth revisiting before the summer holiday season.
Waikīkī’s former Okonomiyaki Chibo reincarnates as Oide Kitchen in the Arcade Building on Merchant Street.
Reprising a classic for this cloudy, breezy cool spell: Where to find comforting rice porridge from China, Japan, the Philippines, Spain and more.
Don’t be fooled by these petite-but-rich stick-shaped sandwiches made with buttery choux pastry and French-inspired toppings.
Zucchi Pizza is one of a handful of food trucks that’s set up at Central YMCA across from Ala Moana Center.
Where to find the latest golf simulators and virtual courses that will take your golfing skills to the next level.
Here’s your chance to vote for your favorite garlic shrimp. Then stay tuned for the results of our latest Your Top 5 poll.
Iconic for garlic knots since the ’80s, Bravo’s red sauce aesthetic remains unchanged.
Fête’s long-anticipated sweet and savory bakery-café opens Feb. 20 in the old Little Village spot.
Restaurants with superlative food are one thing. Those with a place in our hearts are another. Our writers explore the restaurants they love.
Throwback to that time we found a brand-new tamale place between a mandoo shop and a Thai bar.
Kalo and Cream’s crack seed-inspired sodas and syrups transport us to small kid time.
Warm, soul-soothing onigiri and hand rolls with classic and deluxe fillings are made to order at Gohan.
Raise your home bar game with new premium cocktail mixers made with rescued local produce.
You have one chance to discover Bada Gini before the pop-up goes on hiatus until next year.
Jambalaya, gumbo, sandwiches and good coffee round out an all-day menu.
Sharing a building with an auto body shop, Silver Lining Wine Bar offers a friendly foray into natural wines.
Help the Diamond Head Bark Park stay open by buying the nonprofit’s 2025 calendar full of photogenic pups.
Classic shave ice shops dominate the spread from Mākaha to ‘Āina Haina.
From New York to San Francisco to Hawai‘i, get ready for a culinary journey through chef Casey Kusaka’s outstanding food memories.
Dry-aged beef, refined sides and close attention to detail (but no dipping sauces) modernize the KBBQ experience.
Tempura Ichika isn’t just the city’s first seasonal tempura omakase; it’s now added a sushi omakase.
Wat Thai’s street food is back every Sunday through October 2024! Cash only, and no tank tops or shorts—monks are meditating and praying on the grounds.
Sweet, spice and pandan coffee on ice are here to shiok up Honolulu’s Southeast Asian food options.
Vintage Cave alums start a pop-up series to offer the prime rib service of their dreams.
En Hakkore Café from Ke‘eaumoku’s old 88 Pal Pal reopens in Palama Supermarket on Makaloa Street.
Need a summer potluck suggestion? Here’s a classic with reader faves from Mililani to Kalihi to Chinatown.
