11 Chefs Dish on Their Go-To Orders at Their Own Restaurants and at Others Around Hawai‘i
It’s not always late-night ramen and leftover mac and cheese after a long shift.
Food & Dining
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.
Eat a Sketch: We Take a Look Inside One of Honolulu’s Top Chef’s Notebooks
One winter dish started with a carrot.
Meal Kits to Grocery Delivery: How to Eat the Best Local Food at Home
Back in 2020, weeks of quarantine cuisine renewed our love for local businesses that deliver great Hawai‘i produce, meat and even locally prepared meals right to our doors.
Inside a 5 Thousand Dollar-a-Night Hotel, Mugen’s 8-course Tasting Menu is an Affordable Luxury
Inside a $5,000-a-night hotel, Mugen’s eight-course tasting menu is an affordable luxury.
Can We Ever Eat All Local in Hawai‘i?
The governor set a goal of doubling local food production by 2020. So how do we measure up?
HONOLULU Staff Picks Hawaiʻi Favorites: Adoboloco Hot Sauce
As we highlight local products you can buy online, in grocery stores or straight from the producer, we spotlight this family hot sauce company.
How to Order Local Beef, Pork and Produce from Hawai‘i’s Kualoa Ranch
Kualoa Ranch, its 4,000 acres often the backdrop for Hollywood movies, is now coming to the forefront for its livestock.
2019 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Sheldon Simeon’s Lineage on Maui Wins Gold for Hawai‘i’s Best New Restaurant
Sheldon Simeon has had some very public ups and downs. The lessons he’s learned from them culminate in his latest restaurant on Maui.
Former Wai‘oli Tea Room Reopens with 10 Dishes and a Renewed Focus on its Mission
Gone are the chintz tablecloths, red velvet waffles and gift shop bric-a-brac.
Rigo Serves Spanish and Italian Dishes and One of the Best Budget Wine Menus Around
Raise a glass to this stylish setting.
2019 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Breakfast Restaurants in Hawai‘i
At Café Kaila, Koko Head Café and Over Easy, success comes from memories of favorite family mornings, and some spectacular versions of home cooking.
Jon Matsubara Serves “Refined Grinds” at One of Honolulu’s Hottest New Restaurants
Now, chef Jon Matsubara is in the kitchen of one of the most buzzable new eateries in town—and it’s finally his.
5 Low-Alcohol Cocktails to Get You Through a Post-Holiday Season Detox
Because getting blackout drunk is nobody’s New Year’s resolution.
2019 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Senia Wins Gold for Hawai‘i’s Best Tasting Menu and Silver for O‘ahu’s Best Restaurant
We take a closer look at the 2019 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner.
2019 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Ed Kenney of Mud Hen Water is Hawai‘i’s Restaurateur of the Year
The rebel with a cause is the chef and owner of Mud Hen Water, Kaimukī Superette, Town and Mahina & Sun’s.
After 71 Years in Business, Hawai‘i’s Family-Run Foodland is Swinging for the Fences
Changes are happening across Foodland’s 33 stores, some gradual and subtle, others over the top. And there’s more coming.
Editor’s Page: HONOLULU’s Long History with Andy’s Sandwiches and Smoothies
HONOLULU Magazine and Andy’s Sandwiches and Smoothies’ relationship began with a bowl of lentil soup and a brownie.
These 3 Family-Owned Eateries Are Bringing Local Favorites to Wider Audiences
While keeping the “small island feel.”
Flights of Fancy: The Best Way To Find Out What Kind of Alcohol You Prefer Is To Try Everything
At these Hale ‘Aina winning restaurants and bars, you can choose your own drinking adventure or go with the pros.
