Redefining Ravish: The Modern Honolulu’s Restaurant Searches for Its Identity
A quick rebrand, sudden chef change and evolving menu suggest this latest restaurant at The Modern Honolulu still needs time to find itself.
Food & Dining
Best of Honolulu 2017: Food
26 editorial and reader picks for the tastiest food in town.
Cauliflower is the New Kale: How This Year’s Superfood is Taking Over Honolulu
This versatile, low-carb veggie has risen from side dish to star.
53 Ways to Eat Around the World Without Leaving Hawai‘i
You don’t have to book a flight to explore international flavors. We tracked down 53 of the tastiest dishes in Hawai‘i that hail from cuisines all over the globe.
This is What It’s Really Like Cooking Behind the Chef’s Counter in an Open Kitchen
Diners love the drama of open kitchens. We asked chef Robynne Mai‘i of Fête to dish on what it’s like on the other side of the counter.
These Are the Most Popping Wine Regions Right Now, According to Local Sommeliers
There’s more to wine than France and California. We asked some of the top wine pros in the city for their current favorite regions, and what they’re nerding out on lately.
Revisit Hawai‘i’s Culinary Past with Alan Wong’s Impressive Vintage Menu Collection
The chef has been collecting menus from local restaurants for more than four decades.
Next in Wine: Meet Five Sommeliers Keeping the Craft Alive Here in Honolulu
Plus, get the scoop on their favorite wine recommendations for summer.
Will Hawai‘i’s Thriving Dining Scene Bring Michelin Ratings to Our Restaurants?
The famed Michelin Restaurant Guide doesn’t send its inspectors to Hawai‘i. Yet the Islands’ dining scene is attracting a growing number of Michelin-starred chefs and restaurants—and we’re all reaping the benefits. Could there be a starry future for Hawai‘i?
Gourmet Getaways: These Two Beachy Restaurants Are Worth the Long Drive
Roy’s Beach House and Fish House at Ko Olina offer relaxed, indulgent experiences out of town.
Is Restaurant Senia Worth the Hype?
Two talented chefs open long-awaited Senia in Chinatown.
Chinatown’s Latest Revival is Putting it Back on the Map. But Will it Last?
In the year of the rooster, O‘ahu’s most authentic and vibrant neighborhood seems poised to preen, thanks to hip restaurants, hot boutiques and a tenacious arts and entertainment scene.
Local Honey is Having a Moment: What You Should Know About This Sweet Comeback
Hawai‘i’s bees produce more honey per hive than almost anywhere else in the country, despite invasive pests wiping out thousands of colonies just a few years ago. Here’s what makes our honey special and where to find it.
Here’s the Secret to Shopping Chinatown’s Markets Like a Chef
Chinatown’s marketplaces are overflowing with fresh, cheap fish, meat, fruits and vegetables. How to navigate it all? We tagged along with the duo behind three of Honolulu’s hottest gathering places as they shopped, to see how the pros do it.
The Inside Scoop on Where You Can Find Some of the Best Chinese Food in Chinatown
How to eat authentic Chinese food in downtown Honolulu.
7 New Restaurants in Honolulu’s Chinatown to Try Right Now
Whether you’re in the mood for hip new culinary adventures or under-the-radar gems, here are a few of our current Chinatown faves.
8 Things You Can Only Find in Honolulu’s Chinatown
You won’t find 1,000-year-old eggs or giant live bullfrogs anywhere else on the Island.
Everything You Need to Know About Eating at an Izakaya
Here are a few tips to help you navigate your way through these Japanese taverns.
Local Bartenders are Raising the Bar on Old-Fashioned Cocktails
How Hawai‘i’s local bartenders are making a splash when it comes to cocktails and crafting.
This Romantic Spot Inspires Spontaneous Proposals and Famous Rockstars
Love is on the menu, and tableside drama is the rule, when the evening sun goes down at Michel’s at the Colony Surf.
Meet the Creative Genius Behind Some of the Best Desserts in Honolulu
How does Michelle Karr-Ueoka whip up some of the best desserts in town? Technique, talent and a lot of hard work.
In the Mood for Some Comfort Food? Bread & Butter Has You Covered
A case study of how to make customers feel at home, Bread & Butter keeps them coming back by delivering different restaurant experiences morning, noon and night.
Everything You Need to Know About Local Fruit in Hawai‘i
Fruits are part of our history and culture, a way for us to feel connected to our community. And, if you’ve ever had a ripe mango or sweet tangerine, you know there’s nothing else like it.
Meet the Power Couple Behind 3 Popular Honolulu Gastropubs
The owners behind Real, Brew’d and Palate, Lisa Kim and Troy Terorotua, have spent the past five years perfecting their formula.
