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Food & Dining
Olive Tree Café: Classic, Comfort, Greek
Twenty-six years, a change in ownership and one pandemic later, the Kāhala restaurant’s food, and philosophy, remain the same.
Enter Your Fave Redfish Poke Bowl in the Battle of the Bowls Contest
Everyone has their go-to custom order at Redfish Poke Bar. Share yours, now through Aug. 9, and you could win a $1,000 gift card.
Cheap Eats Hawai‘i: The Best Food for 15 Dollars or Less for Your Dining-In or To-Go Pleasure
We’re all about deals, and after months of takeout, if it comes with elevated ambience and unexpected finesse, even better.
Find This Tiny Sushi Counter Inside a Korean Supermarket
Fish & Rice is worth braving Pālama Supermarket’s parking lot.
Let’s Make a Deal: The Best Dining Discounts at Honolulu’s Favorite Restaurants
Not all deals are created equal. Sure, these favorites for dining in and at home cost a bit more, but they’re absolutely worth it if you want to almost splurge.
Super Secret Izakaya Elevates Japanese Street Food to Kaiseki Cuisine
The only way to reserve is by Instagram direct message and yes, the name of the place is Super Secret Izakaya.
Where to Eat If It’s Not Your First Time to O‘ahu
So you’ve tried plate lunch, loco moco and shave ice. That was just the beginning—there’s so much more to Hawai‘i’s food scene.
A Peek at Brick Fire Tavern’s New Summer Menu
The Italian restaurant keeps it fresh in Kaimukī with an updated lineup of flavors.
Islander Sake Pairs a Premium Sushi Omakase with Fresh Sake Brewed in the Next Room
It’s the ultimate sushi-and-sake experience in Hawai‘i.
Alan Wong Talks About the Difficult Decision to Close His Restaurant
In November, Hawai‘i’s legendary chef decided to close his signature restaurant on King Street, one that earned dozens of awards, served a president, and trained and inspired a whole new generation of chefs.
Get to Know Your Favorite Local Supermarket with Foodland Fridays
(Sponsored) This week, head to Instagram for the chance to win a Maika‘i gift basket worth $250.
Best Bites: Waiāhole Poi Factory Has Been a Pillar of the Windward Community for Decades
Iconic for the Sweet Lady of Waiāhole, this centuries-old establishment holds on to tradition with hand-pounded poi.
Castro’s Brings Soulful Cuban Food to the Edge of Waikīkī
Come for the Cubano sandwich, stay for the pitaya, mountain apple and poi seasonal papaya bowl.
At Ya-Ya’s Chophouse and Seafood, Pau Hana is Always On
Hey, it’s happy hour somewhere, right?
This Restaurant on O‘ahu’s Leeward Side Serves Mad Good Pizza and Pasta
Attention to detail and made-from-scratch dishes make Mad Bene the ultimate in Italian comfort food.
Chef Chai Brings Hawaiian Food to Waikīkī
From pipikaula to chicken long rice, Kalo puts Hawaiian food—and some of Chai's signature dishes—within reach of visitors.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 12 Best Meaty and Meatless Burgers on O‘ahu
From Punahou Carnival to Hale ‘Aina-winning restaurants, here are our team’s top spots to pile on the patties.
A New Menu Brings New Life to Kailua’s Goen Dining + Bar
Bold flavors and playful plates restore a Windward foodie’s confidence in the open-air eatery.
Hawai‘i’s Best Korean Shave Ice Is Hidden in a Supermarket
Just past the produce and the latest in Korean aunty fashion, Ke‘eaumoku’s En Hakkore Café serves up a loaded mountain of shave ice with an espresso shot.
Chubbies Keeps It Classic with a Small Menu and Satisfying Smash Burgers
Here, everything—from the buns to the pickles to the drink syrups—are made fresh in-house and locally sourced as much as possible.
We Tried the Seven-Course Chef’s Table Dinner at Sho’s Kitchen
The tiny bento shop goes upmarket every Friday and Saturday with seven-course dinners that sell out every month.
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.
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The showcase of more than two dozen vendors selling food, clothes, jewelry and more is free and open to the public.
Take a break this weekend by listening to local favorites Kolohe Kai or Paula Fuga, tuning in to film festivals, or reconnecting with nature and yourself through a sound bath.