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.
Drinks
Pour Party: 4 Drinks That Have Been Elevating Our Zoom Pau Hana Sessions
Pau hana at home with any ol’ bottle of booze just isn’t the same as slinging back expertly crafted drinks made by our favorite bartenders.
Pono Potions Opens a Chic Coffee Shop and Boutique in Honolulu Chinatown
Coffees and lemonades flavored with Pono Potions’ local syrups are in their own cafe on Smith Street.
Coming Soon to Honolulu’s Drinking Scene: Bar Māze in Kaka‘ako
Bar Māze hopes to integrate cocktails and food in a way thatʻs never been done.
Foodie Finds: More Eateries To Discover at Ward Village
There’s a growing list of globally inspired eateries to enjoy throughout the neighborhood’s three distinct districts.
What’s New at Stage Restaurant and Amuse Wine Bar
The vino-focused sister spaces are back in full swing, and it’s time to wine down.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Dairy Tales of Prized Goats
Here's look back at May 1921.
New Daily Happy Hour at Merriman’s Honolulu Offers Deep-Fried Shrimp, Poke, Taro Hummus and Signature Cocktails
Take a (very) late outdoor lunch or (very) early dinner of delicious discounted dishes and drinks in Kaka‘ako.
Honolulu’s Newest Brewery Opens May 1 in the Old Precision Radio Building
Saturday’s opening day lineup at Lōkahi Brewing Co. includes Positive Vibes Lager, Honey Macadamia Nut Brown and Honolulu Haze.
It’s Takeout Only (For Now) at The Curb’s Bigger, Shinier New Spot in Kaimukī
The new coffee spot is next door to the old spot, with an automated pour-over system and curbside pickup, too.
Here’s a Smooth New Filipino Rum that Tastes of Pineapple, Banana and Caramel
A second-generation distiller aims to brings modernness and fun to the drink scene with Kasama Rum.
Guess Who’s Behind the New Pūpū Menu at Downtown’s Bar Leather Apron
Haute cuisine chef Colin Hazama of C4 Table serves up playful, sophisticated bites to go with a revamped drink menu.
Noe at Four Seasons Launches a Brand-New Wine Label
Plus, lead bartender Mike Milligan shares his go-to Noe cocktail recipe for you to enjoy at home.
Which Bubble Tea Shop Matches Your Boba Personality?
Take our boba personality quiz and we'’ll point you to your perfect match.
A Year Later, Islander Sake Brewery Is Serving Up Nine Sakes
Islander Sake opened the day the city shut down. On its one-year anniversary, things are looking up.
Drink Local: 8 Hawai‘i-Grown and Blended Teas We Love
They may not be steeped in history, but local tea companies taking root in Hawai‘i are creating comforting homegrown drinks and blends with essences of their unique terroir.
World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i: Porters
Next up in our series on beer styles: Hearty, warming porters.
Honolulu’s Newest Craft Beer Spot Is in a Bank
On tap at the new Aloha Beer Downtown: Aloha Blonde, Queen St. Pils, Hefe Weizen, Froot Lupes, Hop Lei IPA and Waimānalo Farmhouse.
Have a Hoppy Holiday with This Local Brewery
It’s the most wonderful time for a beer, and Beer Lab HI has you covered for Christmas, New Year’s Eve and beyond.
The Ultimate Hawai‘i Drinking Guide: What to Drink to Match Your Mood
We asked the Hale ‘Aina drink experts to recommend a drink to pair for nearly every emotion.
Pint + Jigger Is Reopening Next Spring
Version 2.0 of the OG Honolulu gastropub is taking shape in the Ala Moana Hotel.
Find the Full Array of Waikīkī Brewing Co. Beers Plus Experimental Ones at Its Renovated Waikīkī Pub
After a complete overhaul, the local craft brewery is back in its original spot.
More Than Any Other Brewery, Beer Lab HI Captures the Everyday Joys of Living in Hawai‘i
In craft brewing, Beer Lab feels like what the Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine movement was to Hawai‘i’s culinary world almost 30 years ago.
Taste Test: We Tried 6 Ciders at Paradise Ciders in Kalihi and Ranked Them
We enjoyed all the fall-friendly flavors of this local cider maker but had a few favorites.
