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.
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Try These New DIY Gelato Cakes from Kaimukī’s Via Gelato
Tiramisu, strawberry shortcake, and even vegan chocolate and haupia gelato cakes.
Barbecue Alert: Wahiawā’s Sunset Smokehouse Is Expanding to Kaka‘ako
Fatty wagyu brisket, ribs, pork sausages and sides will have a permanent home in town this summer.
Garibaldi’s Offshoot Little G Cafe is Slinging Pizzas at 808 Center
Don’t go expecting Garibaldi’s signature thick-crust pizzas. These are thin-crust pies inspired by the Big Apple.
Montreal-style Bagels with Super Local Toppings Roll Up in Kailua
Inspired by a lifelong passion, Empty Elle is Hawai‘i's first Montreal-style bagel shop.
Honolulu’s Newest Brewery Opens May 1 in the Old Precision Radio Building
Saturday’s opening day lineup at Lōkahi Brewing Co. includes Positive Vibes Lager, Honey Macadamia Nut Brown and Honolulu Haze.
Park Yourself in Front of These Three Vietnamese Restaurants in Kaimukī
A parklet crawl turns into an exploration of Vietnamese cuisine beyond pho and banh mi.
It’s Takeout Only (For Now) at The Curb’s Bigger, Shinier New Spot in Kaimukī
The new coffee spot is next door to the old spot, with an automated pour-over system and curbside pickup, too.
When it Comes to Survival During the Pandemic, Everything’s on the Table for These Hawai‘i Restaurants
For 15 years, Hawai‘i’s reputation as a food destination soared. Then COVID-19 came. During shutdowns and visitor fall-off, Hawai‘i’s chefs and restaurateurs have been scrambling to stay afloat and thinking about what lies ahead.
‘Ahi Assassins Is Back—You’ll Find Their Poke at He‘eia Pier
Lunatic, Hawaiian, spicy and shoyu ‘ahi poke are now at the plate lunch counter on Kaneohe Bay.
8 Honolulu Bakers Band Together for a Stand Against Hate Pastry Box
Bakers Cristina Nishioka of Beyond Pastry Studio and Harley Tunac of The Local General store organize a pastry box with 100% of sales donated to groups fighting for Asian American and Pacific Islander rights.
What You’ll Eat at Frolic’s 2021 Poke Fest Presented by Fresh Island Fish
Coming Saturday, May 29: Exclusive new poke creations from 8 iconic shops around O‘ahu at a fun, zero-contact drive-thru.
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.
Which Birria Type in Honolulu Matches Your Personality?
It’s Taco Tuesday—there’s a soulmate birria out there for you.
The Best Kept Secret in Malassadas Is Zippy’s
News flash: Zippy’s has been making some of the best malassadas around. And jin dui, too!
Pandesal, Ube Halaya, Mansanas Apple Cookies: Wow Baguio’s Filipino Sweets Connect to Comforting Roots
Think Filipino food is just adobo, pancit and lumpia? Jo Soeung of Wow Baguio will show you otherwise.
Sakana Express Get Japanese and Okinawan-Kine Okazu, Plate Lunches and Poke in ‘Aiea
Da sistah deli of Sakana Grill in Kalihi is wea to go when you craving goya bitter melon champuru with your fried chicken and poke bowl.
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.
This Monthly Food Truck Rally Attracts Eaters from Across O‘ahu to Waikele
What The Truck?! brings 30+ local vendors together for a popular monthly food truck rally like we haven’t seen since Eat the Street.
Ready, Set, Eat: Food-A-Go-Go’s Restaurant Week Starts April 5
More than 40 restaurants are featuring special dishes, discounts and prix fixe menus to support Hawai‘i’s agricultural education programs.
This Food Truck Slings Up Vegan Cheeseburgers, Tacos and Breakfast Plates in Iwilei
Not only is Blondie’s Plant-Based Food Truck in Iwilei, it’s in the Lowe’s Home Improvement parking lot.
Sho’s Kitchen Is Cooking Up Oishii, Affordable Bentos on Sheridan Street
Taste meets value at this modest new add to Honolulu’s bento scene.
Like a Warm Hug on a Rainy Morning: Trying Ali‘i Kula Lavender’s Ready-to-Bake Scones and Liliko‘i Jelly at Home
Can’t get to Maui? Order culinary goodies (and other swag) made from lavender plants at the almost 20-year-old farm.
Tanioka’s Now Has Poke Tots, Pastele Tots, Pork Belly Katsu and More
Waipahu’s stalwart poke shop debuts drool-worthy new monthly specials.
