18 Places To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2017—With Food!
Ring in the new year with a meal at one of these Honolulu restaurants.
Food & Drink Events
Give Yourself the Gift of Dining Out this Christmas 2017
After all the shopping, gift wrapping, tree cutting and card sending, who wants to cook a holiday meal? Take a break and have your Christmas Eve or Christmas Day fare at a local restaurant instead.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New With Hawai‘i Restaurants in November 2017
New Italian prix fixe at Top of Waikīkī, Southern comfort food at 12th Ave Grill and dessert-inspired chocolate at Hy’s.
Relax This Thanksgiving 2017—Leave the Cooking to Someone Else
Order takeout or dine in for brunch, lunch or dinner on Nov. 23.
10 Reasons to Eat Out During Restaurant Week Hawai‘i
The 10-day culinary food fest starts Nov. 10.
7-Eleven Hawai‘i Sells More Than Just Slurpees
Find local produce, high-end wine, even tonkotsu pork ramen at your neighborhood convenience store.
No Matter How You Slice It, Machete’s Mean Sandwiches Makes a Mean Sandwich
This new shop in McCully specializes in hefty made-to-order sandwiches using freshly made bread, perfect for National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New with Hawai‘i Restaurants in October 2017
Mahina & Sun’s debuts brunch, 12th Ave Grill celebrates Oktoberfest and MW Restaurant is taking orders for foodie holiday gift baskets.
Your Guide to the 2017 Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival on O‘ahu
Highlights from the festival featuring wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and more.
The Ultimate Guide to Festa Italiana 2017
Forget about spaghetti and meatballs. Experience real Italian cuisine on Oct. 7.
Try Smoked Coffee on National Coffee Day Today, Sept. 29
Makana Market & Deli in Kaka‘ako offers a unique twist on your typical morning brew—and six other ways to celebrate this caffeinated holiday.
Foodie Events Happening in September 2017
Drink sour beer on Zwanze Day, feast on Asian street food at the Kāhala or dine at Pai Honolulu to benefit Easter Seals.
5 Reasons You Should Go to the 2018 Hale ‘Aina Awards
Tickets are still available to this year’s gala on Sept. 17—but hurry!
Foodie Alert: Celebrate the Winners at the 2018 Hale ‘Aina Party
Dine on dishes from 14 of Hawai‘i’s top restaurants in one night.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New With Hawai‘i Restaurants in September 2017
Pair whiskey with dinner at Noi Thai Cuisine, sip on lilikoʻi drinks at M.A.C. 24/7 and experience Asian street food at Plumeria Beach House. Plus, grab tickets for the Hale ‘Aina Awards on Sept. 17!
6 Reasons You Should Go to VegFest O‘ahu
This free event on Sept. 2 isn’t just for vegans.
Foodie Events You’ll Want to Check Out in August
Eat local beef, meet a rancher, dine with a winemaker and learn who’s growing our food.
Joy of Sake: Drink Sake and Help Set a World Record for a Toast
This year’s Joy of Sake combines hundreds of different sake, local chefs and a chance to help set a new record for the largest kampai.
Big Bites and Sweet Snacks at the 2nd Annual Best of Honolulu Festival
(Sponsored) Get excited for some seriously ‘ono treats on Saturday, Aug. 5.
5 Reasons You Need to Go to Honolulu PokeFest
Saturday’s event showcases 15 poke dishes—and it’s air-conditioned.
Let’s Be Frank—How To Celebrate National Hot Dog Day Today
Get a dog baked in a waffle, topped with Dusseldorf mustard or smothered in chili.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New With Hawai‘i Restaurants in July 2017
Peruvian cuisine at Hōkū’s, Roy’s Hawai’i Kai offers a sunset menu, Brew’d serves brunch at night.
11 Places to Have a Fun and Festive Father’s Day 2017
Whether it’s brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks, we’ve got something for every dad.
Let the Voting Begin for the 2018 Hale ‘Aina Awards
Vote for your favorite restaurants and bars by June 30.
