6 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants Announced as Semifinalists for the 2020 James Beard Awards
Bar Leather Apron, Mimi Mendoza, Chris Kajioka, Anthony Rush, Keiji Nakazawa and Sheldon Simeon make the first cut.
Bars and Cocktails
First Look: Hana Koa Brewing Co.: Kaka‘ako’s Newest Brewery and Largest Taproom
Find 15 different beers on tap at this new local spot.
First Look: 7 Things We Like about Foodland’s First Eatery including Fresh Poke, Cocktails and Hot Food with a Local Twist
Redfish Poke Bar in Kaka‘ako offers a hipster take on grabbing a meal, an adult beverage and even a poke bowl to take home.
Get into the Holiday Cheer at These 3 Pop-Up Christmas Bars in Honolulu
Where to go to find us sitting rosy by the fire.
They Must Be Drunk: Hawai‘i’s Mai Tai Only 8th in 2019 State Drink Vote?
National poll of iconic state drinks stiffs our sophisticated, historic mai tai for a simplistic tea-based cocktail. But we don’t care, do we?
5 Restaurants, Bars and Breweries for Football Sunday Brunch in Honolulu
Thanks to early kickoff times, Sunday now means new breakfast and brew options.
6 Zero-Proof Cocktails to Try in Honolulu When You’re Living That Alcohol-Free Life
Mocktails that might make your meal.
Flights of Fancy: The Best Way To Find Out What Kind of Alcohol You Prefer Is To Try Everything
At these Hale ‘Aina winning restaurants and bars, you can choose your own drinking adventure or go with the pros.
Drink Don Draper Style With Docomomo’s Cocktail Club Bar Crawl in Waikīkī
Tommy Bahama, Hideout and Mahina & Sun’s serve up mid-century modern drink specials on September 26.
We Tried It: You Can Buy Wine and Beer by the Ounce at These 4 Bars on O‘ahu
We checked out four self-serve options for beer and wine.
11 Restaurant Openings and 3 Closures on O‘ahu
A monthly update on new arrivals (including Texas barbecue and Spanish-Italian by way of Japan) and what’s gone (Watanabe Bakery).
Drinking Local: Finding a Hawai‘i Twist for National Tequila Day
Kapena Tequila goes beyond dusting li hing powder on your margarita glass.
Maui Brewing Co. Releases Three Hawai‘i-Crafted Canned Cocktails Just in Time For Summer
The local brewery has started making its own whiskey and gin. And you can only get them in these mixed drinks.
Drink Good Beers for Good Causes at Grace in Growlers
Craft brews at this Kailua taproom bankroll a community service.
The Two Faces of WorkPlay: A Hip Kaka‘ako Bar That Now Serves a Mellow Brunch
The coffee and cocktail bar now serves omelets, Benedicts and more every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Real a Gastropub Reopens, New Craft Brewery Up Next
Real a Gastropub unveils its brand new digs and also announces a new brewery.
Here’s How to Eat Girl Scout Cookies Like a Real Adult
An award-winning sommelier shows you how to enjoy Girl Scout cookies at home.
Coming Soon: Old Pali Road Whiskey by Ko‘olau Distillery
A new Kailua distillery is producing locally made bourbon-style whiskey.
First Look: Off the Wall Emerges as Ward Village’s Newest Happy Hour Hot Spot
If the chimichurri wings don’t get you, serve yourself 16 local brews, wine, hard cider and kombucha on tap.
5 Nonalcoholic Holiday Sips That’ll Make You Cheer-Hoo!
Sugar and spice, and chocolate twice, in this roundup of free-spirited holiday drinks in Honolulu.
19 Christmas-Themed Cocktails to Try in Honolulu This December
Making spirits bright with some yuletide cheer? Check.
Mistletoe Tavern Pop-Up Serves Holiday Cocktails Downtown
Bring a crowd and load up on carbs before stopping by for stiff cups of Christmas cheer at this temporary bar.
SKY Waikīkī’s BACKBAR Serves Creative Cocktails Hidden Behind a Wall
The speakeasy is now open Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. until closing.
9 Dishes, Desserts and Drinks to Get You in the Mood for Fall
Autumn inspires restaurants, bakeries and bars to whip up feel-good dishes, desserts and drinks to match the season.
