4 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants Announced as Semifinalists for the James Beard Awards
Lineage, Michelle Karr-Ueoka, Ed Kenney, Chris Kajioka and Anthony Rush make the first cut.
Food & Dining
36 Gourmet Comfort Food Dishes in Hawai‘i That’ll Warm Your Heart and Soul
Comfort food might be indulgent, but it connects us to family, traditions, cultures. Here are some of our favorites, elevated, but still reminding us of when life was simpler and calories didn’t exist.
35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: Chef Mavro Celebrates 20 Years of Promoting Local Food
Chef-owner George Mavrothalassitis wants to tell us what to eat for dinner.
The 11 Best Vegetarian and Vegan Dishes on O‘ahu Right Now
Welcome to the table, vegans and vegetarians: Honolulu’s eating scene has come around to the joys of meat-free dishes.
First Look: Minori Craft Japanese Tavern Opens on Kalākaua Avenue
This recently rebranded izakaya scores with Instagram-worthy dishes and a grand-opening discount.
O’Kims Korean Kitchen Moves to Nu‘uanu Avenue
Gnocchi and Korean fried chicken is just one of the innovative pairings at the newly reopened eatery in Chinatown.
Casual Bistro Meets Fine Dining at Merriman’s First O‘ahu Location
Eat, drink and be Merriman’s.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: Here’s What’s New With Hawai‘i Restaurants in January 2019
Throwback cocktails with a view, craft beer in Kailua, local chickpeas and a $5 burger.
35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: Peter Merriman is Hawai‘i’s Restaurateur of the Year
Thirty years after opening his first restaurant in Waimea on the Big Island and sparking the most influential food movement in Hawai‘i, chef Merriman is just getting started.
First Look: Feast Pop-Up at Café Anasia in Mō‘ili‘ili
From buttery crab to hamburger steak, a Hawai‘i chef serves classy comfort food while preparing to open his own place.
ChiChop Brings Taiwanese Street Food to Ala Moana Center
The hits, misses and surprises we found at this new Taiwanese eatery in the food court.
Da Zip Pac Personality Test
What ting inside this bento you eat first? Here’s what your choice secretly reveals about you.
4 Can’t-Miss Food and Drink Events on O‘ahu to Check Out in January 2019
Farm dinners, haute Indian cuisine, a beer festival and wine pairings for all you foodie fiends.
35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: Herringbone Waikīkī is Hawai‘i’s Best New Restaurant
Top of the seafood chain: Fish fanatics found piscatory paradise at Herringbone Waikīkī.
The Top 18 Biting Commentary Dining Articles of 2018: Readers’ Choice
Openings, closings, mini bakers, a North Shore shrimp truck showdown and quite a few dim sum spots: Here are your most-read Biting Commentary blogs of 2018.
35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: How to Help Yourself at a Self-Serve Wine Bar
The do’s and don’ts of helping yourself to the good stuff at Amuse Wine Bar inside the Honolulu Design Center.
Hidden gem: Joy Cup Noodles Mean
Find the joy in the meaning of noodles at this Chongqing style restaurant
35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: The Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Hot Pot in Honolulu
Hot pot newbies, simmer down. The pros at Ichiriki Japanese Nabe have your guide to the ultimate D.I.Y. dining experience.
First Look: New Vietnamese Restaurant, Ripple of Smiles, Opens on Wai‘alae Avenue
Up for a challenge? Walk out of this sweet southern Vietnamese restaurant without a massive smile on your face.
Editor’s Page: Mahalo to a High School Foodie
If it wasn’t for one of my best friends, I may not have ventured outside life next to a Lazy Susan.
Liliha Bakery Opens in Macy’s at Ala Moana Center in Early 2019
The iconic bakery’s third location will be in the space vacated by The Pineapple Room.
First Look: Pāʻia Fish Market Opens in Waikīkī With the Best Kind of Happy Hour
Shrimp taco fans, unite! The casual Maui restaurant just opened its first location on O‘ahu and we’re hooked.
Where to Order Takeout or Dine In for Thanksgiving 2018 in Hawai‘i
Why cook? Here are more than 35 places where you can order your Thanksgiving dinner to-go or dine out on the big day.
Starting Nov. 1, Dine at Vintage Cave Café and Receive Half Off Your Next Meal
(Sponsored) Guests who dine at the restaurant will automatically receive a gift certificate for 50 percent off their next visit.
