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.
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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.
The Best Bites at Olay’s Thai-Lao Cuisine
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.
Wahiawā Kilani Avenue Food Crawl
This classic post revisits a half-mile stretch where nostalgia and new-school meet.
Giovedi, A New Pop-up Italian Restaurant with Asian Sensibilities
The team that opened Mad Bene pops up in Kaka‘ako with a rotating $95 prix fixe menu.
AYCE Nights: My Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Korean Barbecue Spots in Honolulu
My three go-to AYCE KBBQ spots and why they are the best for college students on a budget.
Paradise Ciders Opens New Tasting Room with 40 Taps in Mililani
You can now get the company’s locally brewed cider alongside sliders, pizza and beer from more than a dozen Hawaiˊi breweries.
See Inside the New Waikīkī Market and Piko Kitchen
Food Pantry’s full-service grocery with malassadas, poke bowls, plate lunches and a restaurant opens today across from International Market Place.
Comfort Food for the Soul: My Top 6 Restaurant Picks on O‘ahu Right Now
A roundup of Maria Burke’s favorite restaurants on her home island.
Where to Eat on Your First Visit to O‘ahu
Raise your hand if you’ve been asked this question. This classic is a personal guide to everything from crack seed to loco moco.
Owners and Chefs Share Their Best Recommendations on What to Order at Their Poke Shops
No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.
My 3 Favorite Dishes on Arancino Kāhala’s New Menu
Seafood appetizers plus a classic tableside pasta preparation highlight new adds at the upscale Italian eatery.
10 of Our Favorite Hot Drinks to Warm Your Spirits
There’s something for everyone on this steamy and cozy drink (and broth) list.
First Look: Pop-Up Mākeke’s New In-Person Holiday Store
Shop food, fashion, home décor, books, keiki finds and more from 150-plus Hawai‘i brands.
Make Gorgeous Holiday Gifts at These Local Classes and Workshops
Create custom plant pots, block print your own tea towels, whip up wonderful wreaths (both botanical and charcuterie) and more.
Old-School Diners We Love: Jack’s Restaurant in ‘Āina Haina
Timeless comfort foods like hot griddled biscuits, Grandma’s meatloaf and lunch specials at an East O‘ahu strip mall.
Alicia’s Market Just Moved Back Into Its Original Kalihi Location
Four years after a devastating fire, a smaller Alicia’s is back in its old spot with a growing list of roast meats, poke and local-style snacks.
November 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
Wow, Honolulu REALLY loves manapua!
Sodas, Ginger Beers and Other Non-Beer Beverages from Honolulu Breweries
Beer Lab Hawai‘i, Bitter Root Brewery, Maui Brewing and Ola Brew have a variety of tasty brews that will keep you sober.
Sneak Peek: The Lei Stand Cocktail Lounge in Chinatown
A cheeky tribute to Chinatown's iconic flower shops mixes fresh lei with craft cocktails and bites by a James Beard Award nominee in a familiar space.
Find Umami-Packed Aguachile and Tostadas at Da Seafood Cartel’s New ‘Aiea Restaurant
The farmers market stall graduates to a bigger menu packed with seafood served Sonora-style.
