What It’s Like Being a Restaurant Server Who Lost Her Job During the Pandemic
Mariana Lárez Matheus was laid off in mid-March, right before restaurants were ordered to close dine-in services.
Food & Dining
How Did a Japanese Restaurant Group Invade Hawai‘i Cuisine Without Anyone Noticing?
While you were busy avoiding Waikīkī, Zetton was infiltrating the neighborhood.
2019 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Lahaina Grill Wins Gold for Maui’s Best Restaurant
We talk with owner Jurg Munch about the restaurant’s history of success.
At 107 Years Old, This Foodservice Brand Has Aged Like Fine Wine
(Sponsored) Y. Hata & Co. has been in business for more than a century, but the past few months have proven that it’s just getting started.
5 Frozen Take-and-Bake Treats From Local and National Bakeries That You Knead to Know
Take home frozen buttery croissants, flaky Apple Napples, sweet mochi and sneaky-doodle cookies that you can bake yourself. It’s easy as pie.
Here’s What It’s Like Grabbing a Beer at Waikīkī Brewing Co. in Kaka‘ako During Quarantine
My neighborhood brewery opened on Friday, June 5, and I was one of the first to show up with my dog (on a leash).
Pick Up Lychee and Lup Cheong at Sun Chong Grocery in Honolulu’s Chinatown
Lychee season is here. Plus, Sun Chong has all your Chinese cooking essentials, including lup cheong from San Francisco.
Travel Around the World (Without Leaving Hawai‘i) For Breakfast at These 7 Restaurants
Be bold this morning and let your first meal take you around the globe, from Taiwan’s fan tuan to Mexico’s menudo.
Skip the Cooking and Preorder Your Father’s Day Feast Now
(Sponsored) Celebrate Dad on June 21 with a ready-to-eat dinner starring prime rib, suckling pig or snow crab legs.
Secrets of the Chefs Who Cater in Hawai‘i
One was allergic to blood; another planned his own funeral. A groom popped in to fight a chef, while shrimp shells followed another chef home.
New Maui-Made Fresh Pasta by Bu’ono is Now Available at O‘ahu Whole Foods
Lahaina’s Sale Pepe now offers retail packages of fresh pasta and sauces.
Comfort Eats: Mian in Honolulu is Back
Mian’s spicy Chongqing noodles will set your mouth buzzing.
Right Now, Get 15 Percent Off 12th Ave Grill’s Entire Menu
(Sponsored) The Kaimukī neighborhood restaurant offers dinners for two, heat-and-serve entrées, and—oh, yeah!—alcohol to go.
State DOH Issues Cease and Desist Order to Mālama Meals’ Free Meal Delivery Program
Mālama Meals was serving about 8,000 meals a day on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Moloka‘i.
Honolulu Restaurants and Takeout Spots Where You Can Stock Up On Pantry Staples and Groceries
Six places to get flour, yeast, meat, vegetables and, yes, toilet paper.
Eat a Sketch: We Take a Look Inside One of Honolulu’s Top Chef’s Notebooks
One winter dish started with a carrot.
Local Comfort Food: Wotchoo Eat with Your Poi?
Get some funky-kine pairings for Hawai‘i’s original comfort food.
Liliha Bakery is Open! Here’s How It’s Keeping Customers Protected
(Sponsored) While the Coco Puffs and poi mochi doughnuts haven’t changed (yay!), the restaurant’s made some updates for a safer customer experience.
Heart of Honolulu: A Young Hometown Hero Helps Waimea Farmers
An eighth grader turns his passion into a kōkua project that strengthens his community during a crisis.
3 We Tried: Who Makes the Best Local Hard Seltzers in Hawai‘i?
Since we’re all having pau hana more at home, we tested some fizzy local drinks with about 5% alcohol and just 100 calories a can.
A New Ramen Restaurant Just Opened in Kaimukī
Noods Ramen Bar has tan tan, yuzu shio, truffle shoyu ramen plus poke bowls and killer garlic fried rice.
Quail, Duck, Steeped in Tea, Fertilized or a Century Old: How Do You Like Your Eggs?
Hard-boiled chicken eggs are great. But these other egg options will definitely bring you out of your shell.
