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.
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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?
Drink Local: Hawai‘i-Based Brewer Ola Brew Co Launches a Very Trendy Hard Seltzer
Big Island company produces new made-in-Hawai‘i flavors including lemongrass and ginger.
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.
Creating Crystal Clear Ice for Drinks is Not as Simple as Just Freezing Water
Here’s how two new companies, Ice Cubed Hawai‘i and On the Rock Hawai‘i, work to make your cocktails even cooler.
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.
Drinking Local: Finding a Hawai‘i Twist for National Tequila Day
Kapena Tequila goes beyond dusting li hing powder on your margarita glass.
First Look: Skull & Crown Trading Co. in Downtown Honolulu’s Chinatown
Chinatown’s new tiki bar offers fun cocktails, Dole Whip and a mean lemongrass chicken skewer.
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.
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.
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.
5 (More) Cocktails with Interesting Names in Honolulu
Inspired by movies, personal anecdotes, puns and more.
5 Frozen, Boozy Ways to Beat the Summer Heat in Honolulu
These drinks are totally worth the brain freeze.
My Honolulu: What the Mai Tai Means to Me and 8 Places You Can Mai Tai One On
The mai tai. Some say: Why? Others say: Why not?
Green Bloody Marys and DIY Mimosas at The Brilliant Ox Brunch
A brunch-specific menu offers oxtail hollandaise-topped eggs Benedict, liliko‘i mimosas and other twists on late-morning favorites.
Kampai! The Sake Shop Is Back in Business
The new spot in Kaka‘ako has 100-plus sakes, Japanese beers and whiskeys—and parking.
40 Local Dishes and Drinks That Put the Pow in Pau Hana
Remix your pau hana with these better-than-basic dishes.
Hideout’s New Bar Menu Is All About the Details
The restaurant at The Laylow in Waikīkī isn’t short on booze, either.
5 Must-Try Matcha Cocktails in Honolulu
Does adding the superfood ingredient to a cocktail make it a health drink?
5 Cocktails with Interesting Names in Honolulu
When it comes to local cocktails, what’s in a name?
This Premium Soju Isn’t Served in a Watermelon
Hwayo Soju, a high-end Korean soju, is so smooth, you can drink this straight. No chaser needed.
The Latest Buzz in Cocktails is Now at Hukilau Honolulu
The Downtown restaurant is the only place serving cannabidiol cocktails. Don’t worry; it’s legal.
