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This Kāhala Beachside Restaurant Just Revamped Its Menu Offerings

Marisa Heung,

(Sponsored) Plumeria Beach House reopened July 8 with new menus, curated by Kāhala Hotel & Resort executive chef Jonathan Mizukami.

Kapolei

First Look: Foodland Farms’ New Store and Restaurant, Mahi‘ai Table

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

The latest Foodland Farms opened last week in Kapolei with the chain’s first in-store restaurant, open daily for breakfast through dessert. Here’s what we found, ate and loved.

Heres What Its Like Enjoying Drinks And Pp At The Chart House Women At Table

Restaurants

Here’s What It’s Like Enjoying Drinks and Pūpū at the Chart House

James Charisma,

Hawai‘i’s bars have reopened, so I’m back to day drinking in Waikīkī.

Beer

First Look: Broken Boundary Brewery in Kalihi

Alexander B. Gates,

Kalihi’s first brewery since 1893 sets up in O‘ahu’s only homebrew supply store. Try the Jean Claude Van Blonde.

Made in Hawai‘i

Did You Know Vaccines Are Being Developed in Hawai‘i? The Story Behind That and 5 Other Things Made, Grown and Designed in the Islands

Christi Young, Robbie Dingeman,

We’re more than ‘ukulele, mac nuts and kona coffee, although we love all three. Here’s a look at a few unusual industries making waves in the Islands, as well as some decades-old companies that are still committed to handcrafting in Hawai‘i.

This Outdoor Burger and Beer Garden Is All the Best Summer Things

Marisa Heung,

(Sponsored) No need to bust out the charcoal—Merriman’s Honolulu is offering to do the grilling for us.

Ralph Gaston, of Rusty’s Hawaiian Coffee and Isla Custom Coffees, on Presenting Himself as a Nonthreatening Black Man

Martha Cheng,

The coffee farmer talks about the culture in Pāhala, Big Island, versus in cafés in Mainland cities.

Maui Ku‘ia Estate: a Lahaina Cacao Farm and Hawai‘i’s Largest Chocolate Factory

Martha Cheng,

Buy Maui grown and made chocolate online, and sign up for chocolate tastings, virtual and at the Lahaina tasting room.

The Honolulu Family Behind Fukuda Seed Store First Sold Seeds to O‘ahu Gardeners 100 Years Ago

Robbie Dingeman, Photos by Aaron K. Yoshino,

When the pandemic prompted people to create or revive home gardens, this mom and pop business found ways to keep up with the growing demand for DIY food.

Food & Dining

Ready or Natto: Enjoy Dishes Starring Japan’s Fermented Soybeans on July 10

Marisa Heung,

(Sponsored) Celebrate Natto Day, July 10, with special natto-themed takeout dishes from six local restaurants.

Gida Snyder of Slow Island Co. on Being Black in the Food Industry

Martha Cheng,

The caterer and maker of syrups using Hawai‘i-grown ingredients on why she’s talking race and politics in her business.

Go From 0 to Dinner in Just 30 Minutes with Calabash Kits

Site Staff,

(Sponsored) For our final Foodland Friday on July 10, join corporate chef Keoni Chang for a live cooking demo starring Foodland’s ready-to-make meals designed for busy locals.

Heiho House Pop-ups Offer a Taste of an Upcoming Kaimukī Izakaya

Sarah Burchard,

Square Barrels’ owners preview inventive drinks and dishes in a series of tasting-menu dinners.

New Summer Styles, Discounts and Deals From Popular Local Hawai‘i Brands

Stacey Makiya,

A Jana Lam Baggu drop. Extra 30% off Fighting Eel’s sale racks. Exclusive deals for HONOLULU Magazine readers. It’s all right here.

Noodle Lovers Rejoice! Your Favorite Waikīkī Pasta Spot is Back

Marisa Heung,

(Sponsored) Fulfill your carb desires at Arancino di Mare in Waikīkī, now open for dine-in and takeout.

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Qiana Di Bari, Owner of Sale Pepe in Lahaina, On Racism in the Food Business and Why She Feels At Home On Maui

Martha Cheng,

Qiana Di Bari used to manage the hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest before opening her own restaurant in New York, then moving to Maui in 2013.

This Epic Happy Hour is Your Excuse to Pau Hana Early

Marisa Heung,

(Sponsored) Wine down from work-at-home life at The Signature, which offers up to 50% off select dishes and drinks from 4:30 to 7 p.m. nightly.

Lamont Brown, Chef and Owner of Maya’s Tapas and Wine, on Being Black and Mexican in the Food Industry in Hawai‘i

Martha Cheng,

He also tells us about how he created the Spanish-Mexican menu at his Hale‘iwa restaurant, which celebrates its two-year anniversary this month.

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12 Ways to Support the Black Community in Hawai‘i

Jennifer Adams,

Here are some local organizations to support and resources to learn more about the history and culture of the Black community in Hawai‘i.

Foodland Fridays Takes Over HONOLULU’s Instagram Stories

Site Staff,

(Sponsored) This Friday, June 26, head over to our Insta for a behind-the-scenes look at the Foodland brand, plus an exclusive one-day-only offer just for HONOLULU readers.