Sample All of Ko‘olau Distillery’s Local Liquor Offerings on a Tour in Kailua
Tour the distillery and taste whiskey, moonshine, two kinds of gin and soon, vodka in Windward O‘ahu.
Drinks
Obake Honolulu Brings Dry-Aged Sushi Hand Rolls to Chinatown
The former Ethiopian Love space is also a cocktail bar by night, matcha bar by day.
There's A New Secret Cocktail Bar at Waikīkī’s White Sands Hotel
From the team that brought us Fête and Heyday, The Green Lady Cocktail Room serves up creative drinks with a side of secretive style.
Maui’s Beach House Beer Opens Brewery and Taproom in Chinatown
Taps are flowing again in the old Stewbum & Stonewall space.
In Wahiawā, Hawaiian Vinegar Co. Makes Local Shrubs and Mocktails
The power couple behind the Eat the Street food truck rallies have opened The Vinegary tasting room on Kilani Avenue.
Bar Leather Apron Makes the Cut as Hawai‘i’s Only James Beard Award Finalist
It’s up for the big win as Outstanding Bar at the James Beard Awards gala in Chicago in June.
Your Guide to Hawai‘i Island’s 6 Breweries–Plus 2 More Opening Soon
How well do you know Big Island beers? Here‘s a round-the-island guide to Hawai‘i Island's top breweries.
Find These Spring Sweets at Kulu Kulu and Minamoto Kitchoan
These shops bring the flavors of Japanese springtime to Honolulu.
Paradise Ciders Opens New Tasting Room with 40 Taps in Mililani
You can now get the company’s locally brewed cider alongside sliders, pizza and beer from more than a dozen Hawaiˊi breweries.
The Year in Beer: Who Opened, Who Closed and Best Hawai‘i Beers of 2022
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.
10 of Our Favorite Hot Drinks to Warm Your Spirits
There’s something for everyone on this steamy and cozy drink (and broth) list.
Sneak Peek: The Lei Stand Cocktail Lounge in Chinatown
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 Truck and Snack Booth Finds on a Chill Sunday in Waimānalo
Smash burgers, tacos, beef jerky and vaifala make for a tasty Sunday worth a drive to the Windward side.
Dinner at Kapalua’s Banyan Tree Is Not Your Average Date Night
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.
What to Love About Honolulu’s Dive Bars—and It’s Not Just the Food
Dining Editor Martha Cheng visited 8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille, Shinsho Tei and Anyplace Cocktail Lounge and found amazing food and more.
Must-Try Fall-Themed Treats and Desserts
Spice things up this season with drinks and treats available around O‘ahu that scream sweater weather vibes.
Halekulani’s House Without A Key Revamps with New Pūpū and Cocktails
Waikīkī’s iconic open-air venue has new dishes and a cocktail bar where a new head mixologist is shaking things up.
Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest on O‘ahu
Two of the biggest parties at SALT at Kaka‘ako and Aloha Stadium, and where to find seasonal local brews for Oktoberfest 2022.
Welcome Back! Pint + Jigger Is Finally Open Again
Now in the Ala Moana Hotel, one of Honolulu’s OG gastropubs is back with cocktails, beer, food and soon, weekend brunch.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Hana Koa Brewing’s Beer Labels Take Flight
From a surfing skeleton to a psychedelic toad, the labels definitely stand out from the crowd.
3 Essential Summertime Experiences Found Only at ‘Alohilani Resort
Enjoy a picturesque breakfast at Queen’s Arbor, pau hana at O Bar’s new oyster hour, al fresco dining at Swell and more.
The Best-Selling Local Slurpee Flavors of All Time at 7-Eleven Hawai‘i Are ...
Did you guess POG? Haupia? Li hing mui? Read on for the Top 5.
9 Matcha Treats to Get Excited About Around O‘ahu
The best drinks and snacks featuring Japan’s fluorescent, famously bitter matcha green tea.
44 Insanely Good Dishes in Hawai‘i
Our writers select the dishes and drinks around Honolulu and beyond that we crave.
