At Last, Sunset Texas Barbecue Is Opening in Kaka‘ako Sept. 1
Central O‘ahu’s venerable smokehouse will also have a limited run of barbecue at its new smokehouse this weekend.
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Coming Soon: Podmore in Downtown
Three years in the making, Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura plan on opening Podmore, a cocktail bar and brunch spot, in mid-August.
Foodflash: Liliha Bakery Is Opening a Full-Service Restaurant and Bar in Waikīkī
The local chain’s fourth location is coming to International Market Place as early as October.
Barbecue Alert: Wahiawā’s Sunset Smokehouse Is Expanding to Kaka‘ako
Fatty wagyu brisket, ribs, pork sausages and sides will have a permanent home in town this summer.
33 New Restaurants to Watch for on O‘ahu in 2021
Expect more spicy Chinese, local beer and yes, more birria tacos.
Butcher & Bird Launches Pop-Ups Featuring Furloughed and Underemployed Chefs
It starts Sunday, Oct. 25, when you’ll have three hours to get smoked tako-chorizo gyoza and other grilled goodness.
February Food News Update: 9 New Restaurant Openings and 6 Closings on O‘ahu
Plus one ramen pop-up with vegan ramen offerings.
8 Things You Should Know About Burger Bash Presented by Alaska Mileage Plan
Here’s why you should get off your buns and join us for our first-ever burger fest, this Saturday, Nov. 9, at Kāhala Mall.
October Food News Update: 5 Restaurant Openings and 4 That Closed on O‘ahu
A monthly update of new arrivals, including a street taco spot and a way to get those fish patty musubi in town.
Makana Ranch House in Kaimukī to Launch Dinner and Brunch
Before March, stop by for a hearty Apache Stew, juicy local-venison burger and classic pasta Bolognese.
Wow, Lau Lau—Young’s Fish Market Opens a Second Location in the Second City
The popular eatery brings its Hawaiian food and plate lunches to Kapolei in early 2019.
Liliha Bakery Opens in Macy’s at Ala Moana Center in Early 2019
The iconic bakery’s third location will be in the space vacated by The Pineapple Room.
Two New Eateries Complete the Mix at The Lānai
Get hefty sandwiches and Korean tacos now at Ala Moana Center.
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.
5 Reasons to Eat Out During Restaurant Week Hawai‘i 2018
The 10-day culinary food fest starts Nov. 9.
7 Reasons You Need to Go to the 2018 Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival on Oʻahu
Highlights include wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and a lavish gala that ends with fireworks.
Top Chef Sheldon Simeon Serves His Food, His Way
The Hilo native opens Lineage, a restaurant serving bold local fare, on Maui on Oct. 15.
Chick-Fil-A is Coming to Hawai‘i and This Parent is Excited
The eatery known for its chicken and humorous cow commercials will open its first Hawai‘i location as a franchise.
Jon Matsubara Heads New Merriman’s Honolulu
The restaurant, owned by chef Peter Merriman, is slated to open in June at Ward Village.
Two New Restaurants by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto Opening in Waikīkī Soon
Morimoto Asia Waikīkī is slated to open in February, with Momosan Waikīkī to follow.
Rainbow Drive-In Brings Its Loco Moco and Chili to Kalihi
The iconic Kapahulu drive-in opens its first of four franchise locations this month.
Hale‘iwa’s Opal Thai Now Open in Chinatown
Bringing fresh Thai cuisine to old Scratch location.
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.
From local beef burgers on house-baked buns to complete meals for two, Kaimukī’s American bistro provides the wholesome comfort we all crave.
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