Lemon Crunch Shave Ice? Blueberry Cream Cheese Crush? Farm-to-Spoon Shave Ice Comes to Diamond Head Market & Grill
Kelvin Ro’s cheffy shave ice creations are the latest new iteration at the 26-year-old eatery.
Local-Style Eats
Dishes That Define O‘ahu
From chichi dango to lau lau stew to char siu croissants, our food reflects our stories.
Empty Cooler and Water Shoes: North Shore Pūpūkea to Kahuku Road Trip
We venture beyond Hale‘iwa to find farm-fresh eats, tide pools, food trucks and more on the North Shore’s less-traveled side.
2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Restaurateur of the Year Peter Kim Built a Local Empire of Fast Food, Fine Dining and Coco Puffs
Kim’s motto: Expect the unexpected.
It’s All in the Family at Kim Chee II, Our 2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards’ Old-School Restaurant We Love
That’s how members of the Chun family’s third generation feel about customers at their Kaimukī eatery.
8 Food Spots Outside Honolulu Worth the Drive
Eateries that townies should visit—for reasons they may not realize.
Breakfast Scenes Around O‘ahu
From old-school comforts in ‘Āina Haina to bulletproof coffee in Pūpūkea, our writers fanned out to different neighborhoods for this snapshot of five eclectic breakfast scenes.
In His Words: How Alan Wong Got His Second Chance
Five years after closing Alan Wong’s, the legendary chef reopened at The Kāhala Hotel. Here’s his story.
Your Insider Guide to the 13th Annual Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest
Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest is back on Saturday, July 4. Here’s what you should know about the bon dance, activities, food, shopping and more.
Taste of Honolulu Presented by American Savings Bank Brings Food, Music and Family Fun to Bishop Museum
Join us on Aug. 1 for a memorable evening celebrating the flavors, culture and community of Hawai‘i.
Your 2026 Guide to O‘ahu Bon Dance Food: Part 1
A temple-by-temple guide to who’s cooking up teri beef sticks, fried noodles, cold noodles, chili bowls and of course, shave ice and andagi.
Kealoha Domingo Is Opening a Different Kind of Hawaiian Food Eatery Downtown
The Native Hawaiian chef is blending traditional and healthier Hawaiian dishes at a café coming to the Capitol Modern.
Where to Eat If It’s Not Your First Time to O‘ahu
’Tis the season when your mainland friends start texting you for recs. So just ahead of Memorial Day, we're reprising this much-searched post.
The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at Frolic’s 2026 Poke Fest Is …
Can you say kaffir? Plus a surprise new runner-up: Check out the results of the fan favorite vote for the King of Frolic’s Poke Fest.
Parade of Poke: All the New Poke Coming to Frolic’s May 16 Poke Fest
Here’s who‘s coming to the 2026 Poke Fest and the exclusive poke creations they’re serving.
All the Food You’ll Eat at This Saturday’s Filipino Fiesta
Flores de Mayo and Filipino Fiesta returns with a rice-inspired theme plus games, live performances and a balut-eating contest.
In Their Words: Cyrus and Guy Tamashiro on the End of Tamashiro Market
The view from the other side of the poke counter as the April 30 closing nears.
Save the Date: Frolic’s 2026 Poke Fest Returns to Ka Makana Ali‘i
On May 16, join us on the West Side for a celebration of Hawai‘i’s iconic dish.
Your Insider Guide to the 2026 ‘Iolani Fair
Join the fun April 17–18 with gourmet fair food, thrill rides, carnival games and more.
Alan Wong’s Opens in The Kāhala Today
More than 5 years after closing his landmark King Street restaurant, the legendary chef is back with a menu of classics.
Broke da Mouth: Da Spam Power Rankings
One throwback to da time Hawai‘i’s new Poet Laureate wen rank 15 flavors of Spam. Which one wen reign supreme?
What Jason Peel Is Bringing to Diamond Head Market & Grill
The former chef-owner of Nami Kaze is rolling out ambitious projects at the longtime neighborhood eatery.
Everything You Need to Know About Midtown Eats
Who’s there, what to eat, where to park and more insider info about the new Ke‘eaumoku food hall.
