Dear Lahaina Restaurants, Bars, Snack Shops and Food Trucks
From the depths of shock and grief, you’ve been thanking everyone for their support. Now it’s our turn to thank you.
Locally Owned
Who’s Cooking for Maui—and How You Can Help
More than 15,000 fresh, hot meals are going out to Maui survivors every day. Here’s a closer look.
The 5 Poke Eaters You Meet in Foodland
In celebration of Foodland’s Best of HONOLULU win for Best Poke, we asked our team to share some of their favorite creative ways to enjoy Hawai‘i’s iconic dish.
Bing Bros Brings Jian Bing Street Food Crepes to Chinatown
Chinese-style crepes folded with eggs, veggies, wontons and meat get a storefront on North King Street.
Sushi Tacos Are Crunchy Flavor Bombs at T8ste Buds in Wai‘anae
They’ve also got aburi-torched sushi, poke bowls and wontons with spicy ‘ahi all on the Wai‘anae Coast.
Biscuits and Gravy and Po Boys: We Love Southern Love in Kaka‘ako
Real home-style cooking comes to the heart of Kaka‘ako.
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.
Lonohana Chocolate Launches Factory Tours in Kakaʻako
Taste your way through each step of making 100% Hawai‘i-grown chocolate.
Our Top 5 Limited-Edition Picks for the Ultimate #TGIFoodland Party
Foodland’s ‘ono 75th anniversary eats have you covered Aloha Friday through Sunday Funday.
My 8 Favorite Sandwiches on O‘ahu
Frolic’s sandwich-loving contributing dining editor Thomas Obungen rounds up his top picks.
Hecho Con Aloha: Corn Transforms at Raíz Tortillas
Raíz Tortillas brings a rainbow of heirloom corn rounds to Hawai‘i plates from a family-owned tortilleria in Kalihi.
Wandering Wahiawā: A Local’s Guide to Neighborhood Eats
Explore the neighborhood in a day and gain insight into some of its most exciting small food and drink businesses.
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.
Learn to Cook Gnocchi and More Specialty Dishes at Hana Kitchens
Support—and learn from—local chefs and their small food businesses with artisan cooking classes at Hana Kitchens.
What You’ll See at the New 88 Mart in Downtown Honolulu
Downtown’s Korean market opens with light groceries, bentos, drinks and a self-serve ramyun bar at Executive Centre.
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?
5 Reasons Why Buying Local Fish Matters
Whether you’re looking for mahimahi, ono or opah, local distributor Fresh Island Fish shares why purchasing Island-caught seafood is important for our ‘āina and economy.
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.
Find a Moment of Zen at Ami Mei Tea & Wellness Boutique in Kaimukī
Brittnee Lau’s calming, well-sourced shop checks all the boxes for gifting in May.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Sushi at ‘Ahi & Vegetable in Kapālama
Ahi & Vegetable’s Kapālama store has a daily 2 to 6 p.m. happy hour with choices from nigiri sushi to fried shrimp and chicken karaage.
There's A New Secret Cocktail Bar at Waikīkī’s White Sands Hotel
From the team that brought us Fête and Heyday, The Green Lady Cocktail Room serves up creative drinks with a side of secretive style.
Dash of Sazón Spices Up Hotel Street With Caribbean and Latin Fare
Peruvian, Jamaican and Puerto Rican flavors mesh well with the diversity of Chinatown.
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.
Bar Leather Apron Makes the Cut as Hawai‘i’s Only James Beard Award Finalist
It’s up for the big win as Outstanding Bar at the James Beard Awards gala in Chicago in June.
