Jon Matsubara Heads New Merriman’s Honolulu
The restaurant, owned by chef Peter Merriman, is slated to open in June at Ward Village.
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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.
What’s Opening, What’s Closing in Honolulu
Scratch’s second location opens, Dong Yang Inn is for sale, and Greens & Vines lives on.
First Look: Piggy Smalls
The little brother of The Pig & The Lady hits new flavors.
First Look: Koa Café in Mō‘ili‘ili
This modern breakfast spot, run by the same family as Koa Pancake House, serves a spicy Benedict and other unexpected breakfast fare.
5 Reasons Foodies Will Love Foodland Farms at Ala Moana
Hawai‘i’s largest grocery retailer opens a brand-new concept for Foodland Farms at Ala Moana Center next week.
New Craft Bakery Will Make You Rethink Bread
Christopher Sy opens Breadshop in Kaimukī soon, with artisanal breads made completely by hand.
HONOLULU Small Bites: 8 Happenings Worth Buzzing About
Here’s a quick-bite guide to the latest foodie news around the Islands.
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.
An Insider’s Guide to the Joy of Sake
Here’s how to make the most of this Friday’s Joy of Sake event at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
First Look: Over Easy in Kailua
This new brunch spot in Kailua boasts unique twists on morning classics with house-made pork sausages, fresh local eggs and creative libations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Gastropub Opening in Kaimukī Next Week
Avenue’s Bar + Eatery hopes to fare better than Hale Ōhuna, which closed in this same space after three months.
148 Restaurants Will Feature Dishes With Local Ingredients During Localicious
Local ingredients will be showcased on the menus of 148 restaurants statewide, with proceeds benefiting ag education.
