What’s the Real Reason Most Restaurants Fail?
In the restaurant industry, success can be elusive. Here, stories from spots that didn’t make it, and the lessons learned.
Catherine Toth Fox
The Fanciest Bake Sale You’ll Ever Go To
Baker Faire & Market is back this Sunday with sweet and savory treats, with proceeds supporting women in the food industry.
The Story Behind Shaka Tea
How a couple from Kalama Valley came up with the idea of flavoring and bottling māmaki tea.
A Peek Inside Honolulu Coffee’s Bake Shop
The 1,825-square-foot bakery on Kalākaua Avenue provides the croissants, scones, breads and macarons for all of its coffee shops.
OnoPops is Back in Action
The popular frozen local popsicles make a comeback after a recent fire with a new flavor—the exotic jaboticaba.
8 Pūpū For Papa
Check out these dad-worthy appetizers perfect for Father’s Day, June 19.
First Look: Shirokiya Japan Village Walk
A sampling of what’s new and worthwhile at the new Japanese food court in the expanded ‘Ewa Wing of Ala Moana Center.
Farm-to-Chopstix Dinner Series Returns This Summer
These events showcase Asian-fusion fare paired with craft beers in the idyllic setting of a Hawai‘i farm.
At the Market: Loho Street Farms
The former chef/owner of Cactus Bistro now makes handcrafted jams, jellies, mustards and sauces in unique flavor combinations.
6 Places Where You Can Get The Best Free Bread on O‘ahu
The best free bread in town.
Local Food-Based TV Show Wins Emmy
Search Hawai‘i follows a professional chef and cultural expert as they gather ingredients to create a gourmet meal inspired by the Island’s unique culture.
New Brunch Spot in Kailua Opens Later This Month
Over Easy, run by alums of Alan Wong’s, will serve traditional and specialty breakfast and lunch dishes.
Ever Wondered Where Pipi Kaula Came From?
Family Ingredients, which airs nationally this month, traces some of Hawai‘i’s most popular dishes back to their roots around the world.
First Look: Sophie’s Gourmet Hawaiian Pizzeria
This new pizzeria in Hawai‘i Kai serves artisanal pies with thin, blistered crusts and quality toppings.
It’s a Busy Year for Chef Roy Yamaguchi
The James Beard award-winning chef is opening four restaurants in 2016, including a new beachfront eatery at the Turtle Bay Resort.
A Beach Cookout Showcases Hawai‘i’s Veteran and Rising Chefs
Friday’s Hukilau launches the sixth annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival with poke, a roasted pig and shave ice.
Farm Friday: Ili‘ili Farms in Wai‘anae
This certified organic farm is one of only a handful of commercial aquaponic farms in the state.
You Can Only Try This Exclusive Local Menu at Forty Carrots in Honolulu
Most locations of the chain restaurant Forty Carrots are identical, but the new one that just opened in Bloomingdale’s at Ala Moana Center is different, thanks to chef Jon Matsubara.
The Pig & The Lady Slated to Open This Fall in Ward Village
Piggy Smalls will serve some of the Chinatown favorites, plus a new breakfast menu.
Field Notes: These Surfers Get Up Before Dawn to Catch the Best Waves
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: dawn patrollers.
Explore the Agriculture of Central O‘ahu at Saturday’s Parade of Farms
This event showcases the farms and agribusinesses in the Kunia Corridor with guided tours, tastings and demonstrations.
Where to Take Mom for Mother’s Day in Honolulu
There’s still time left to book a table at one of these restaurants.
First Look: Mahina & Sun’s
Ed Kenney’s latest restaurant brings his local roots to Waikīkī.
Quote Unquote: Happy Birthday to the 2016 Honolulu Lei Queen
Carol Ann Makana Lani Moore Yamada runs two companies, raises two surf champions and is this year’s lei queen.
