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).
Food & Dining
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.
Hawai‘i Restaurants are Reopening. Here is a List and Some Reasons Why
Although some local restaurants remained open during late March and April, some closed completely. Now, they’re reopening for takeout and delivery.
Townies, Now is the Perfect Time to Try Kapolei’s Mad Bene
(Sponsored) With an in-town pickup location for its fresh pasta kits on Mondays and Fridays, you can now try the Leeward Side’s hottest new eatery without the 40-minute drive.
Heart of Honolulu: A Kaimukī Bakery Owner Helps Her Favorite Poke Spot
In addition to donating dozens of malassadas to health care workers, Gayla Young of Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery recently sold 125 poke bowls from Kyung’s Seafood to help the owner ramp up business.
Two-Minute Takeout in Honolulu: Café Maharani
Thomas Obungen ventures to Mō‘ili‘ili for his first taste of an Indian food icon.
3 We Tried: In Search of the Best Smash Burger in Honolulu
If burger’s the name and smashing’s the game, we’re there, with empty stomachs and high expectations.
