Olive Tree Café: Classic, Comfort, Greek
Twenty-six years, a change in ownership and one pandemic later, the Kāhala restaurant’s food, and philosophy, remain the same.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings
You’re Invited to An Exclusive Dinner with Kapa Hale
Our 2021 Hale ‘Aina chef’s dinner series kicks off on Thursday, July 29, with our 2021 Gold winner for Best New Restaurant.
Best Bites: Waiāhole Poi Factory Has Been a Pillar of the Windward Community for Decades
Iconic for the Sweet Lady of Waiāhole, this centuries-old establishment holds on to tradition with hand-pounded poi.
This Restaurant on O‘ahu’s Leeward Side Serves Mad Good Pizza and Pasta
Attention to detail and made-from-scratch dishes make Mad Bene the ultimate in Italian comfort food.
Chef Chai Brings Hawaiian Food to Waikīkī
From pipikaula to chicken long rice, Kalo puts Hawaiian food—and some of Chai's signature dishes—within reach of visitors.
The Best Steak Restaurants (and Places to Get a Steak Dinner) on O‘ahu
Multi-course menus, boozy buffets and brunches, stylish special occasion restaurants and old-school meals featuring classic cuts of beef: Treat your loved ones to a dine-in dinner or a takeout meal from one of these top steak-centric restaurants.
Merriman’s Honolulu is Bringing Culinary Creativity to the Table
Enjoy unique daily dishes inspired by just-delivered local produce.
New Daily Happy Hour at Merriman’s Honolulu Offers Deep-Fried Shrimp, Poke, Taro Hummus and Signature Cocktails
Take a (very) late outdoor lunch or (very) early dinner of delicious discounted dishes and drinks in Kaka‘ako.
Get 15 Percent Off Hy’s Steak House on Mahalo Mondays
Plus, a peek at some of the fine dining restaurant’s new menu items.
Guess Who’s Behind the New Pūpū Menu at Downtown’s Bar Leather Apron
Haute cuisine chef Colin Hazama of C4 Table serves up playful, sophisticated bites to go with a revamped drink menu.
MW Restaurant Reopens Today at a New Location in Kaka‘ako Across From the Blaisdell Center
Upstairs, it’s upscale new MW; downstairs, it’s chic-casual Artizen Café. Here’s an upstairs-downstairs taste.
Looking Up: Sky Waikīkī Shifts to a Raw Bar, Poke and Pūpū
The former nightclub is bringing locals back to Waikīkī with new food and drink menus.
Eating House 1849’s New Dinner Menu Is Reely Good
The star of the new items: a build-your-own option that lets you choose fish, preparation and sauces.
Usher in the Year of the Ox the Chinese Way
Chinese New Year is Feb. 12 this year, and Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant has you covered.
Dine at Hale ‘Aina Gold-Winning Restaurants, Get Double the Points
Now through Feb. 28, get twice the rewards when you use your First Hawaiian Bank x Mastercard credit card at qualifying restaurants.
MW Restaurant Just Gave Its Kitchen Equipment to Kahuku High School
Future culinarians on the North Shore will learn to cook at the same flattop that produced dinner for the Obamas.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New with Hawai‘i Restaurants in January 2021
A special vegan dish, a new dinner menu at a favorite neighborhood restaurant, what you’ll eat at our third exclusive Hale ‘Aina dinner, reopenings and a Valentine’s Day dinner to book now.
You’re Invited to an Exclusive Dinner with Pai Honolulu
As part of our Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series, the Hale ‘Aina 2020 Bronze winner for Best Tasting Menu will offer an exclusive culinary experience on Jan. 24.
Find 12 Vietnamese Noodle Soups on Piggy Smalls’ New Menu
The Kaka‘ako hot spot just reopened with a new chef and revamped brunch and dinner lineups.
The Ultimate Hawai‘i Drinking Guide: What to Drink to Match Your Mood
We asked the Hale ‘Aina drink experts to recommend a drink to pair for nearly every emotion.
You’re Invited to an Exclusive Dinner with Bar Leather Apron and Hy’s Steak House
As part of our Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series, two award-winning names will come together for one ultra exclusive evening on Dec. 17.
Pint + Jigger Is Reopening Next Spring
Version 2.0 of the OG Honolulu gastropub is taking shape in the Ala Moana Hotel.
What You’ll See and Hear at the 2020 Hale ‘Aina Celebration
Yes, you can take a chic selfie in your car. From over-the-top dancers to big voices, we have all the other details for the entertainment lined up for our big night.
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