Lonohana Chocolate Launches Factory Tours in Kakaʻako
Taste your way through each step of making 100% Hawai‘i-grown chocolate.
Local-Style Eats
I Finally Tried Palace Saimin—and Feel Like I Cheated on Jane’s Fountain
After a long search, he finally found his perfect bowl at Jane’s Fountain. Then he heard Palace Saimin might be better.
June 2023: Our Top 3 Most Popular Posts About the Local Food Scene
No, the natto dinner didn’t make the list. But the Top 3 held some surprises.
Reader Poll: Where’s the Best Shave Ice on O‘ahu?
Every one is different. So which shop makes your favorite?
Sustainable Local Fish Star at a Pop-Up Sushi Dinner This Sunday
Seasonal local seafood specialist Local I‘a is popping up with a paired dinner at Bottleheads in Kailua.
Best Shave Ice on O‘ahu
Li hing shavings, fresh fruit, cigar cookies or old-school: The 10 picks in this classic post have it all.
What to Eat at O‘ahu’s First Bon Dance of 2023 This Saturday
The lineup at Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village includes andagi, huli huli chicken, bento and baked goods.
May 2023: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About the Local Food Scene
Eighteen more ramen shops, dozens of new poke and one outstanding loco moco.
An Ode to the Humble Foods That Saved Me
Some days, it’s not about the best steak or ramen. Here’s a tribute to the other end of the food spectrum.
The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at Frolic’s Poke Fest 2023 Is …
Twelve shops created exclusive new Poke Fest creations, and we put them to an online vote. Who is the new King of Poke Fest?
Discover O‘ahu’s 8 Newest Poke Shops
Eight have opened since last spring—and more are in the works.
Where Are the Hawaiian Chefs? Part 2: Lorraine Haili Alo
Why is it rare to find Hawaiian chefs cooking Hawaiian food professionally? Lorraine Haili Alo of Haili’s Hawaiian Food tells her story.
Parade of Poke: All the Exclusive New Poke Coming to May 20 Poke Fest
Dozens of poke choices from all over the island converge at Ka Makana Ali‘i on Saturday, May 20, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Hawai‘i’s 7-Eleven Stores Offer Better Food Than Their Mainland U.S. Counterparts
Fresh food selections at 7-Eleven Hawai‘i make this chain a go-to destination for Spam musubi, pho and sushi.
Hello, Feast Has a $10 Magic Menu in Mānoa
Everything from hamburger steak, fried chicken and chili to a mini lobster roll.
Wahiawā Kilani Avenue Food Crawl
This classic post revisits a half-mile stretch where nostalgia and new-school meet.
Zippy’s Lent Menu Has Indulgent Meatless Weekend Specials
Friday fish plates and Korean tofu burgers are at your nearest Zippy’s until Easter.
Old-School Diners We Love: Kaua‘i’s Tip Top Motel, Café & Bakery
Who can resist a 107-year-old café with famous pancakes and a sumo-size bento?
Why I Love the New Hapa Kaua‘i’s Tonkotsu Ramen
At $29, it’s a heartier-than-usual bowl with roasted pork belly and a perfect egg.
Roll With It: Asato Family Sherbet Truck Hits the Road
O’ahu’s only sherbet truck parks in Waikīkī during the week and roams the island on weekends.
Foodflash: Manago Hotel Wins James Beard America’s Classics Award
Hawai‘i’s oldest restaurant joins the ranks of Helena’s Hawaiian Food, Sam Choy’s Kaloko and Hamura Saimin.
The Bowl that Converted Me: Saimin at Jane’s Fountain
He thought saimin was overrated. Then he found this Liliha hole-in-the-wall.
Poke, Sandwiches and Plates Stay Supah ‘Ono at Monarch Poke in ‘Aiea
Next time I coming for da lobster poke, brah.
Favorite Super Bowl Takeout Dishes of 12 Local Chefs, Owners and Foodies
Best foodie potluck picks for Sunday’s Super Bowl.
