O‘ahu’s Newest Brewery Was Built to Help Restore Lē‘ahi
At the edge of Downtown Honolulu, Lē‘ahi Brewing Co. makes beer with a mission.
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Korean Convenience Store CU Hawai‘i Opens Downtown Next Week—Here’s What You’ll Find
7-Eleven, get ready: CU’s first U.S. store will feature a ramyun bar, street foods, ice cup drinks, collabs with local businesses and more.
New Cup on the Block: At Café Vntg, Come for the Coffee, Stay for the Couches
Brazilian flavors meet classic coffee drinks inside a vintage furniture warehouse.
The Best Places for Natural Wine in Honolulu
The people and places behind the city’s natural wine movement.
New Cup on the Block: Kooks Need Coffee Too
Part 2 of our café series drops in on a new surfer-themed coffee truck on O‘ahu.
New Cup on the Block: For Your Everyday Coffee Needs
Frolic’s new café series kicks off with a taste of single-origin coffee drinks at freshly opened Everyday café.
Café Lapin Just Became My New Favorite Matcha Hangout
The sunny, cozy spot is a matcha lover’s dream—and it has the best matcha yuzu lemonade.
4 Dubai Chocolate Desserts You Can Still Find on O‘ahu
If you love Dubai chocolate treats, you’re still in luck.
Ein Prosit! Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest on O‘ahu
Nine places to celebrate with German beer, bratwurst and plenty of lederhosen.
Kalihi Beer Returns as Olohana Brewpub in Chinatown
The rebrand brings classic Kalihi Beer brews to the former Stewbum & Stonewall space on North King Street.
Beer in Hawai‘i: Who’s Opening, Who Closed and What’s Coming Up
Plus moves, expansions and $5 beers all day at a familiar brewery in town.
Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Beer Dinner Tonight Pairs Barbecue with Aloha Beer Co.
It’s the second of the resort’s three-part Summer Beer Dinner Series with all-local Hawai‘i breweries.
Kelly’s Korner Is Your One-Stop Shop for Chinese Groceries and Asian Snacks in Chinatown
The Chinese grocery store has expanded to a larger space in Chinatown Cultural Plaza, stocking produce, meats, seafood, dry goods and loads of snacks and drinks.
15 Places to Slurp Green River on O‘ahu
Revisiting where and why the wondrous green soda has a nostalgic hold on our palates.
Best of HONOLULU 2025: Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Our editors picked 11 top categories plus 21 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
Inside Hana Koa Brewing Co.’s Bronze and Silver Wins at the 2025 World Beer Cup
For the first time in seven years, a Hawai‘i brewery wins at the world’s biggest, most prestigious craft beer competition.
Where Time Stands Still: Andy’s Sandwiches & Smoothies
Opened 48 years ago, the Mānoa icon is beloved for its made-to-order sandwiches with tons of fresh veggies.
Honolulu Beerworks Opens a Massive New Brewery and Taproom in Kalihi on May 10
One of the OG players in the rise of craft breweries on O‘ahu is open to the public again after closing in Kaka‘ako.
Save the Date: 2025 Rosé Soiree Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard Goes Wicked
Follow the yellow brick road to a thrillifying evening of exquisite rosé and award-winning bites on Saturday, May 31, at Velocity Honolulu.
Bar Leather Apron’s Waikīkī Pop-Up Sold Out in a Day—So Kaimana Beach Hotel Is Planning More
The hotel says future pop-ups will feature other noted local mixologists, each serving up signature and exclusive new cocktails.
Foodflash: Pint + Jigger’s Dave Newman Moves on to Finals of 2025 James Beard Awards
Newman is up for a new national James Beard award for outstanding cocktail professional.
430 Pkwy Offers Elevated Cocktails and Well-Crafted Bites
Chris Kajioka’s nostalgic cocktail lounge on Pi‘ikoi is worth a visit, if you can find it.
Waterfront Plaza’s Open-Air Bar Reopens Today as The Row Kaka‘ako
New owners have brought live entertainment and a menu of local beers to a new draft system with 14 taps.
If You Like to Drink Beer After a Run, Check Out These Free Run Clubs
Many will let you join just by showing up. And there’s always a post-run pau hana at a local brewery or restaurant.
