Chef Lee Anne Wong’s Got One Last Chance
The Koko Head Café chef-owner returns to Bravo to compete on the network’s “Last Chance Kitchen” this season.
Chefs
New Chef, New Dishes at Honolulu Museum of Art Café
Don’t worry, the piadina is still on the menu.
First Look: Fish Hook Café
Chef Elmer Guzman brings local flavors—and, of course, poke—to Waikīkī.
Asian and Italian Flavors Collide in Mariposa’s New Menu
Newly appointed executive chef Lawrence Nakamoto adds his personal style and experience to several new dishes debuting next month.
New Chef, New Menu, New Flavors at Hōkū’s
Avid fisherman and chef de cuisine Eric Oto brings his passion for the ocean to The Kāhala.
First Look: Herringbone Waikīkī
A preview of this frisky al fresco arrival in the International Market Place shows Brian Malarkey stretching his California Coastal Cuisine game to include auction fish, Kona lobster, local meats, Mari’s Gardens greens and more.
First Look: Pai Honolulu
Chef Kevin Lee has resurfaced with his own restaurant concept that focuses on technique, flavors and local ingredients.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New with Hawai‘i Restaurants in June 2017
New mochi doughnuts at Liliha Bakery, Chef Mavro offers small plates and a new wine dinner at Azure features Twin Bridge Farms.
Michael Mina’s The Street is Reinventing Food Courts
This “gourmet gathering place” at the International Market Place with 13 restaurant concepts opens Friday.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings in April
Meet chef Nobu Matsuhisa, pau hana at 40 Carrots and find out what’s really going into that old Rijō space in Downtown’s Harbor Court.
Go Vote—Then Learn More About Issues Facing Hawai‘i’s Food Industry
“Eat Think Drink” is a new food and agricultural series launching on Election Day, with a panel discussion and chef-prepared dishes.
First Look: Moku Kitchen in Kaka‘ako
Chef Peter Merriman opens a new restaurant concept at Salt geared toward locals.
6 Reasons You Need to Go to the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival
Tickets are still available for the sixth annual culinary event.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings in October
Check out the latest news from some of our Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants.
First Look: Piggy Smalls
The little brother of The Pig & The Lady hits new flavors.
Top of Waikīkī Takes Local Fare on a Tasty Spin
Executive chef Lance Kosaka is bringing back the classics—with a twist—to the only revolving restaurant in Hawai‘i.
And This Year’s Hall of Fame Inductees Are…
10 restaurant industry standouts are honored at the 10th anniversary of the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association’s Hall of Fame gala.
Why You Need to Go to the Hale ‘Aina Awards
Taste what the state's hottest chefs are cooking, all in one place
First Look: Stripsteak Waikīkī
Acclaimed chef Michael Mina opens his first restaurant in Hawai‘i at the International Market Place—and it lives up to the hype.
This Hard-To-Pronounce French Pastry is Now in Honolulu
Kona Coffee Purveyors is serving the specialty kouign amann from San Francisco’s popular b. Patisserie at its new flagship café in Waikīkī.
Local Chef Gives James Beard Members the Royal Treatment
Chef Shaymus Alwin of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel is invited to cook at the prestigious house in New York City, but you can sample the menu first.
New Craft Bakery Will Make You Rethink Bread
Christopher Sy opens Breadshop in Kaimukī soon, with artisanal breads made completely by hand.
First Look: Roy’s Beach House at Turtle Bay Resort
Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s casual beachfront restaurant boasts his signature flavors, friendly service and a laid-back ambiance that’s instant vacation.
You Don’t Need to Travel to Vegas to Try Celebrity Chef Michael Mina’s Food
With Stripsteak Waikīkī opening next month, the celebrity chef is offering free bites of his cuisine from a food truck today and tomorrow.
