New Honolulu Restaurants: Dagon, Goofy Cafe & Dine, Izakaya Torae Torae
Burmese, Surf and Stamina.
Food & Dining
Hawaiian Shochu Co.: Sweet Potato Shochu Made in Haleiwa, Hawaii
Hawaiian Shochu Co., a tiny craft distillery, turns sweet potatoes into shochu.
Kaimuki’s Newly Renovated 12th Ave Grill is Bigger and Better
The biggest little neighborhood restaurant.
Honolulu Super Cheap Eats Under $6
Nothing more than $6.
Where To Find Irish Whiskeys In Honolulu Bars
Irish whiskeys are enjoying a renaissance, at home and in Honolulu.
Tucker and Bevvy in Waikiki: New Aussie-style Takeout Sandwich Spot
Picnic food from down under.
Review: MW Restaurant
The new MW Restaurant serves food with influences from two of Hawaii’s most beloved kitchens, Alan Wong's and Zippy's.
3 New Ramen Restaurants in Honolulu: Agu, Santouka and Kiwami
Just when you thought you’d chosen your favorite ramen, three new spots open up, making you question your loyalties.
Favorite Hawaii Chocolates and Truffles
A survey of Honolulu’s chocolatiers and bean-to-bar makers, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
30th Anniversary of Hale Aina Awards
This year, for the 30th anniversary, we take a look at the two winningest chefs in the history of the awards, who continue to influence Hawaii dining today.
The Everything Guide to Ahi in Hawaii
Hawaii's Most Beloved Fish: A guide to finding the best, and stories from the people who catch and serve it.
Chinatown's new Moroccan and Lebanese cuisine, Kan Zaman
Not long ago, two chefs peddled tacos from their food trucks. They fell in love (platonically), And together, they opened Kan Zaman to serve the food they missed from their home countries.
New: Budnamujip, high-end Korean barbecue
Korean barbecue goes high end at Budnamujip.
Where to get Absinthe in Honolulu
Yes, they’re louching absinthe in Honolulu. No, it’s not a hallucination.
Steam your Thanksgiving turkey in a Hawaiian imu
Imu fundraisers offer stress-free Thanksgiving meals, Hawaiian-style.
Closing Indigo
Recently, after 19 years of business, Indigo closed its doors.
The Man Who Bought Liliha Bakery and opened The Signature
Peter Kim made his name with casual dining spots such as Yummy Korean BBQ. Five years ago, he bought Liliha Bakery. Now he’s moving upscale with the steakhouse The Signature.
Arancino at The Kahala and The Signature Are Bringing Fine Dining Back to Honolulu
For the past few years, it’s been about pop-ups and picnic tables; now, is the dining pendulum swinging back toward formal dining rooms and white tablecloths?
Hunan Cuisine in Chinatown
Honolulu is dominated by Cantonese-local hybrid restaurants that tend to blur together after awhile. Enter Hunan Cuisine.
8 Kakaako eateries: The places in between
Exploring Kakaako’s plate-lunch past, diner roots, hidden Thai and Vietnamese spots, and its new, healthy-eating corridor.
Chill Out with Summer Treats
As the pavement heats up, check out these newer cool kids on the block.
Poi to the World
Kakoo Oiwi mills different varieties of taro for pickup at the farm or delivery
Your Guide to Late Night Dining in Hawai‘i
Eating at midnight or later isn’t just for party animals. A guide to late-night food that’s a step up from the same old ZipPacs.
Honolulu’s first olive oil boutique
Island Olive Oil Co., Honolulu’s first olive oil boutique.
