Comforting Dishes at Istanbul Hawai‘i That Feel Like Home
For those days when you need some TLC, these picks will soothe, warm and lift your spirits.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings
HONOLULU’s Biggest Foodie Event is Back
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 9, to celebrate Hawai‘i’s best restaurants at the 40th annual Hale ‘Aina Celebration presented by First Hawaiian Bank Priority Destinations World Elite MasterCard.
2023 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 6, 2023.
A Taste of Turkey: How Chef Ahu’s Artistry Shaped Istanbul Hawai‘i
From designing an entire restaurant to crafting an original cocktail menu, this creative powerhouse can do it all.
For Istanbul Hawai‘i’s Chef Ahu, With Great Risk Came Great Reward
Chef Ahu and her family risked financial ruin, even homelessness, to build the wildly successful restaurant we can’t get enough of.
The Best Bites at Olay’s Thai-Lao Cuisine
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.
Here’s What We’re Eating at the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Awards
A sneak peek of all the award-winning bites you’ll dine on this Friday.
5 Things to Know About the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Celebration This Month
On Sept. 16, we head to the streets of Havana, Cuba, for a one-night-only celebration of our best Island restaurants.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Nature Waikīkī Goes Beyond Farm to Table
Nae Ogawa, chef of the gold-winning restaurant, shares her deep love for the natural world in her cuisine.
Cool Slurps: Chilled Bibimsoba Mixed Noodles at O’Kim’s Korean Kitchen
Cold soba with crunchy, salty, sweet, umami-rich toppings is a July special at this Chinatown eatery.
The Best Steak Restaurants (and Places to Get a Steak Dinner) on O‘ahu
Treat Daddy-o to a juicy steak and then some from this beefy list of steakhouses and Father's Day dine-in and takeout specials.
2022 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 7, 2022.
Koko Head Cafe Adds New Dishes in a New Location in Kaimukī
With daily baked goods plus new brunch dishes, the neighborhood #brunchallday eatery is settling in nicely across the street.
10 Local Ocean-Friendly Restaurants on O‘ahu to Try Now
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.
7 Reasons to Love the Holidays at Foodland
With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, here’s how Foodland’s keeping our spirits merry and bright.
A Sneak Peek of HONOLULU’s Hale ‘Aina Chefs Dinner at Et Al.
Check out what’s on the menu for our one-night-only event on Nov. 12.
Taste Japan’s Oldest Whisky in Kaka‘ako This Weekend—for 25,000 Dollars
Bar Māze is partnering with Beam Suntory to offer its ultra rare Yamazaki 55 at an exclusive tasting event on Oct. 29 and 30.
Two-Minute Takeout: Koko I-naba Hawai‘i Kai
The opening menu is small, but this new outpost is serving up some of your favorite bowls from the original Restaurant I-naba.
You’re Invited to an Exclusive Dinner with Hau Tree at the Kaimana Beach Hotel Waikīkī
As part of our Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series, we’re celebrating 2021’s Gold winner for Best Outdoor Dining with an exclusive culinary experience on Nov. 4 featuring cocktail pairings by a veteran mixologist.
You’re Invited to an Exclusive Dinner with Et Al. at KĀHALA MKT.
As part of our 2021 Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series, our Silver winner for Best New Restaurant will offer an exclusive culinary experience on Nov. 12.
Highway Inn: A Family Legacy That’s Still Going Strong
More than 70 years later, the family-owned business still has a special place in our hearts and stomachs.
Best Bites: Comfort Food Made from Scratch at 12th Avenue Grill
From local beef burgers on house-baked buns to complete meals for two, Kaimukī’s American bistro provides the wholesome comfort we all crave.
