You’re Invited to An Exclusive Dinner with Kapa Hale
Our 2021 Hale ‘Aina chef’s dinner series kicks off on Thursday, July 29, with our 2021 Gold winner for Best New Restaurant.
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10 Restaurants Are Creating 26 New Dishes for Honolulu’s July 10 Natto Day Takeout Dine-Around
We’re celebrating 10 years of Natto Day feasts in Hawai‘i with all kinds of savory, sweet, slime-licious creations.
Readers’ Choice: Which Honolulu Restaurant’s New Natto Dish Do You Want to Try on Natto Day?
We’re rounding up restaurants for a July 10 Natto Day takeout celebration—and one of them is up to you!
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 14, 2021.
The Best Steak Restaurants (and Places to Get a Steak Dinner) on O‘ahu
Multi-course menus, boozy buffets and brunches, stylish special occasion restaurants and old-school meals featuring classic cuts of beef: Treat your loved ones to a dine-in dinner or a takeout meal from one of these top steak-centric restaurants.
Adobo Burnt Ends, Kare Kare Surf and Turf and Filipino-Tiki Cocktails: Filipino Food Week Is Now
More than 20 restaurants across the state are participating in Filipino Food Week from June 6 to 12.
And the Fan Favorite Winner of Frolic’s 2021 Poke Fest Is ...
You came to our drive-thru Poke Fest on Saturday, you ate, you voted. Now see who won the fan favorite poll for best poke!
Support Kupu. Eat Veggie Lau Lau and Short Rib Lau Lau
Kupu, the nonprofit that runs youth programs in conservation and sustainability, now offers Hawaiian food and breathtaking venue.
This Waikele Pop-Up Specializes in Seriously Loaded Steak Fries
Hella ‘Ono Grindz tops cheesy steak fries with beef birria, carne asada, longanisa and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
What You’ll Eat at Frolic’s 2021 Poke Fest Presented by Fresh Island Fish
Coming Saturday, May 29: Exclusive new poke creations from 8 iconic shops around O‘ahu at a fun, zero-contact drive-thru.
Hop to It: These Restaurants Are Doing Easter Dine-in and Takeout
Whether you want to dine in for Easter brunch or prefer a takeout meal, there’s something for everyone.
St. Patrick’s Day on O‘ahu: Where to Find Corned Beef, Green Beer, Jameson Specials and Festive Desserts
Whether you choose to dine in or get takeout, there are many ways you can get your green on for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2021.
Where to Find Mochi and Other Sweet Treats for Girls’ Day in Honolulu
Come March 3, we’re all about pretty-in-sticky-pink delectables.
2020 Hale ‘Aina Drive-In Celebration Presented by First Hawaiian Bank x Mastercard
HONOLULU celebrated our 2020 restaurant winners and Hawai‘i’s restaurant industry in one night on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, with our premier event reimagined into an exclusive drive-in party.
What You’ll See and Hear at the 2020 Hale ‘Aina Celebration
Yes, you can take a chic selfie in your car. From over-the-top dancers to big voices, we have all the other details for the entertainment lined up for our big night.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in December 2020
Virtual live concerts, decorating our homes with local goods, cooking at home and running outdoors.
Where to Eat at Hawai‘i International Film Festival’s Ala Moana Drive-In Movies
Grab takeout from these 7 favorite restaurants and eateries at Ala Moana Center for movie meals and snacks.
Get Your Tickets to the 2020 Hale ‘Aina Celebration
Join us for HONOLULU’s biggest event of the year on Saturday, Dec. 12, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at International Market Place.
Feastival is bringing special Okinawan dishes to Oahu
Okinawan-owned eateries are creating new dishes and specials Nov. 2 to 8 in a bid to keep the cuisine alive
Butcher & Bird Launches Pop-Ups Featuring Furloughed and Underemployed Chefs
It starts Sunday, Oct. 25, when you’ll have three hours to get smoked tako-chorizo gyoza and other grilled goodness.
Here’s How Pau Hana Cocktails Equal Bentos for Furloughed Workers
Cocktails for a Cause brings star mixologists together to help unemployed food and beverage workers.
Frolic Hawai‘i Poke Fest 2020 Presented by Fresh Island Fish
Save the date: Poke Fest returns on Saturday, Oct. 17, with ‘ono creations from some of your favorite poke shops on O‘ahu.
10 Mother’s Day Meals Available for Takeout and Delivery in Honolulu
Brunch is just the beginning. Local restaurants offer everything from a 16-dish buffet experience to all-day eating to-go for mom’s big day.
Young’s Fish Market’s Laulau Collaboration with Lanai Tabura Launches Today
And all I can say is Oh Wow, Laulau. (I know, I know.)
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