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Paradise Ciders Opens New Tasting Room with 40 Taps in Mililani

Christi Young,

You can now get the company’s locally brewed cider alongside sliders, pizza and beer from more than a dozen Hawaiˊi breweries.

Find Fancy Fresh Smoothies and Teas on Beretania Street

Maddy Chow,

Find ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace’s home of uber-fresh smoothies next door to Dew Drop Inn.

What’s New

10 New & Coming Eateries on O‘ahu: January 2023, Part 1

Mari Taketa,

Who’s opening, who’s expanding and who just opened on O‘ahu’s food and drink scene.

Drinks

The Year in Beer: Who Opened, Who Closed and Best Hawai‘i Beers of 2022

Alexander B. Gates,

Nothing says normal like going out for a beer—and we did that a lot in 2022. Here’s the year-end recap plus 21 best local brews.

Roundups

10 of Our Favorite Hot Drinks to Warm Your Spirits

Stacey Makiya, Robbie Dingeman, Brie Thalmann, Natalie Schack, Katrina Valcourt, Christine Labrador, James Nakamura,

There’s something for everyone on this steamy and cozy drink (and broth) list.

What’s New

Sneak Peek: The Lei Stand Cocktail Lounge in Chinatown

Maria Burke,

A cheeky tribute to Chinatown's iconic flower shops mixes fresh lei with craft cocktails and bites by a James Beard Award nominee in a familiar space.

Food Trucks

Food Truck and Snack Booth Finds on a Chill Sunday in Waimānalo

Maria Burke,

Smash burgers, tacos, beef jerky and vaifala make for a tasty Sunday worth a drive to the Windward side.

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Neighbor Islands

Dinner at Kapalua’s Banyan Tree Is Not Your Average Date Night

Maria Burke,

A revamped menu of bold flavors balanced with a tranquil dining experience overlooking Honokahua Bay makes Banyan Tree at the Ritz-Carlton Maui worth the drive.

Bars and Cocktails

What to Love About Honolulu’s Dive Bars—and It’s Not Just the Food

Martha Cheng,

Dining Editor Martha Cheng visited 8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille, Shinsho Tei and Anyplace Cocktail Lounge and found amazing food and more.

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Food

Must-Try Fall-Themed Treats and Desserts

Emily Smith,

Spice things up this season with drinks and treats available around O‘ahu that scream sweater weather vibes.

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What’s New

Halekulani’s House Without A Key Revamps with New Pūpū and Cocktails

Maria Burke,

Waikīkī’s iconic open-air venue has new dishes and a cocktail bar where a new head mixologist is shaking things up.

Bars

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest on O‘ahu

Tracy Chan,

Two of the biggest parties at SALT at Kaka‘ako and Aloha Stadium, and where to find seasonal local brews for Oktoberfest 2022.

What’s New

Welcome Back! Pint + Jigger Is Finally Open Again

Maria Burke, Mari Taketa,

Now in the Ala Moana Hotel, one of Honolulu’s OG gastropubs is back with cocktails, beer, food and soon, weekend brunch.

Bars

Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Hana Koa Brewing’s Beer Labels Take Flight

Katrina Valcourt,

From a surfing skeleton to a psychedelic toad, the labels definitely stand out from the crowd.

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Web

3 Essential Summertime Experiences Found Only at ‘Alohilani Resort

Maria Burke,

Enjoy a picturesque breakfast at Queen’s Arbor, pau hana at O Bar’s new oyster hour, al fresco dining at Swell and more.

Drinks

The Best-Selling Local Slurpee Flavors of All Time at 7-Eleven Hawai‘i Are ...

Mari Taketa,

Did you guess POG? Haupia? Li hing mui? Read on for the Top 5.

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Drinks

9 Matcha Treats to Get Excited About Around O‘ahu

Emily Smith,

The best drinks and snacks featuring Japan’s fluorescent, famously bitter matcha green tea.

Dining

44 Insanely Good Dishes in Hawai‘i

James Nakamura, Maria Burke, Robbie Dingeman, Thomas Obungen, Mari Taketa, Katrina Valcourt, Martha Cheng,

Our writers select the dishes and drinks around Honolulu and beyond that we crave.

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Sweets

Duke’s Waikīkī’s Classic Hula Pie Dessert Is a Milkshake Now

Emily Smith,

Fact: It’s impossible to walk around eating a Hula Pie. But how does the Hula Pie Shake compare?

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Drinks

Bar Leather Apron Named One of 50 Best Bars

Maria Burke,

Justin Park’s first bar concept is named No. 42 in the North American ranking, while Chinatown’s EP Bar earns an Esquire mention as one of the Best Bars in America.

Drinks

Beer Festivals Start Returning to Hawai‘i Next Week

Alexander B. Gates,

Six craft beer fests are coming to three islands: Here’s your event-by-event guide.

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Drinks

ChadLou’s Coffee Tasting in Kailua Is Fun for a Nerd or Novice

Maria Burke,

Yes, you’ll be buzzing—but you get to taste locally grown coffees side by side with blends from around the world.

Cocktails & Spirits

Syrups by Mōhala Expressions Put Hawai‘i’s Wildflowers and Plants Into Your Glass

Martha Cheng,

Stir butterfly ginger blossom syrup into soda water and transport yourself into a Hawai‘i forest, sultry with the scent of tropical flowers after a warm rain.