You’re Invited to an Exclusive Dinner with Mad Bene
As part of our Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series, this award-winning name features an exclusive menu on Dec. 3.
Hale ‘Aina Awards
Get Your Tickets to the 2020 Hale ‘Aina Celebration
Join us for HONOLULU’s biggest event of the year on Saturday, Dec. 12, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at International Market Place.
2020 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on Sept. 14, 2020.
2019 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Lahaina Grill Wins Gold for Maui’s Best Restaurant
We talk with owner Jurg Munch about the restaurant’s history of success.
Vote Now for the 2020 Hale ‘Aina Awards
Support your favorite restaurants by nominating them for Hawai‘i’s most prestigious dining awards, now through April 10.
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.
The Best Hawai‘i Restaurants for Celebrating a Special Occasion
Making a reservation at these 2019 Hale ‘Aina-winning restaurants will promise an affair to remember.
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.
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.
Listen: Pro Surfer and DJ Keala Kennelly’s Setlist From the 2019 Hale ‘Aina Awards
DJ KK’s chill, tropical-style house music created the perfect mood for our popular foodie event.
First Look: Chef Jon Matsubara Opens His First Restaurant, Feast in Mānoa
Chef Jon Matsubara opened his own place with his fresh take on comfort food: Island roots with a twist of the culinary big city.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: September 5–10, 2019
Fundraisers and food festivals and the Four Seasons, oh my! Say goodbye to summer and say hello to an eventful fall season.
Here’s What Hawai‘i’s Best Restaurants Will be Serving at the 2019 Hale ‘Aina Awards
Maybe you’ll win the golden ticket. But the consolation prize is just as sweet. And savory.
Why You’ll Want to be a VIP at the 2019 Hale ‘Aina Awards at ‘Alohilani Resort in Waikīkī
Great food is still on the menu. But the rest of our Best Restaurants celebration has changed.
Expanding Tastes: Roy Yamaguchi is Cooking for the Kailua Community at Goen Dining + Bar
It would be perfectly poetic to say that the local chef’s newest restaurant, Goen, which opened last fall, conjures the past just as Kailua’s developers are erasing it.
Expanding Tastes: Chinese Food in Hawai‘i Wasn’t the Same Without Chengdu Taste
This Sichuan mini-chain restaurant is back, bigger and bolder.
Expanding Tastes: What You Should Order at Rangoon Burmese Kitchen in Chinatown
Explore tribe dishes and other traditional tastes from Myanmar.
2019 Hale ‘Aina Awards Chefs’ Reception Presented by First Hawaiian Bank
HONOLULU Magazine announced the winners of the 2019 Hale ‘Aina Awards with a celebration at the Kāhala Hotel & Resort on June 9, 2019.
2019 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 9, 2019.
35th Hale ‘Aina Awards: Raise a Glass to SKY Waikīkī’s Colorful Cocktails and Secret Bar
There are two sides of SKY Waikīkī. You may be familiar with the restaurant/nightclub side known for its view of Waikīkī, but the venue also hides a secret bar behind a discreet panel in the wall.
35th Hale ‘Aina Awards: These 3 Original Winners Are Still Winning Decades Later
Each of these three restaurants won on the first Hale ‘Aina ballot. And each is here today, still racking up honors. How do they do it?
35th Hale ‘Aina Awards: Pai Honolulu Wins Best New Restaurant, Service and Tasting Menu
Pai Honolulu impresses with carefully constructed plates, addictive small bites, killer cocktails and now house-made breads.
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.
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