Wai Kai’s Plaza Grill Is West O‘ahu’s Newest Casual-Chic Eatery
From Michelin-starred chef Todd Humphries, this open-air restaurant at Hoakalei is all about California-style dining.
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Battle of the Fried Chicken Boxes: Raising Cane’s vs. EARL
We put EARL's new fried chicken box head-to-head against Raising Cane's chicken fingers and fries.
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.
5 Frightfully Festive Local Beers to Try This Halloween
Trick-or-treat these limited pumpkin ales and pastry stouts from our local craft brewers.
Robynne Maii on Bringing the James Beard Award Home
And why the Fête chef doesn't let her cooks drink out of deli cups.
Foodflash: Fête’s Robynne Maii Wins Hawai‘i’s First James Beard Award in 19 Years
Congrats to America’s Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific!
Foodie Field Trip: 3 Food Trailers to Check Out in Kahuku This Summer
Load up on corn dogs, chicken sandwiches and Korean shave ice at this one-stop smorgasbord of food trailers on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
Second Chance: Herringbone Waikīkī Reopens with a Bounty of Seafood Favorites
Oyster Hour, brunch and signatures like Buffalo Octopus are back with Aoki Group now managing a bigger slice of Honolulu’s diverse restaurant scene.
Smashed Hawai‘i Is the Newest Smash Burger to Hit Honolulu
Ten out of 10, would smash these smash burgers again—if you can catch them when they’re open.
At Last, Sunset Texas Barbecue Is Opening in Kaka‘ako Sept. 1
Central O‘ahu’s venerable smokehouse will also have a limited run of barbecue at its new smokehouse this weekend.
Ice Cream Pies by the Slice Are a New Thing in Chinatown
For pastry chef Heather Lukela, a one-time side hustle has turned into her very own pie shop.
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.
Foodland Farms’ New Fried Chicken Tenders Are Finger-Licking Good
Make no bones about it—these tenders pack well for beach days, lunch on the go and all-around snacking.
New Cluckin’ Good Options for Your Super Bowl Chicken Wings
Think you know O‘ahu’s wing scene? You might want to bet on these newbies.
Kaimukī’s New Sandwich Cafe Has a Familiar Name
12th Ave Grill DeliCafe is an indoor-outdoor reboot of the long-shuttered restaurant.
Here’s Why Kapa Hale Is One of Honolulu’s Most Exciting New Restaurants
Keaka Lee’s first restaurant fuses elements of Hawaiian, local, modern American and global.
Find Detroit- and Brooklyn-Style Pizzas at Chinatown’s New Slice Shop
Pizza Mamo’s American-style pies are unique on O‘ahu.
First Look: Foodland’s Chic New Restaurant Et Al in Kāhala
This makes eatery number three for the local supermarket chain.
Find Vegan Hot Dogs at a Tiny Cart in Kaimukī
Because even plant-based dogs deserve the flame-grilled treatment.
Find Ceviche and Brigadeiros on the New Menu at Off The Wall in Kaka‘ako
A new chef has expanded the Latin-focused menu with new and heartier fare.
Merriman’s Honolulu Opens a New Outdoor Street Burger and Beer Garden
The seats inside may be off-limits but the spacious lānai has been revamped for a deliciously grill-centric pop-up restaurant.
Local Comfort Food: Don’t Diss the Power of Corned Beef Hash
Corned beef hash fans, there is comfort at okazuyas.
Taste Test: We Tried Every Sandwich on the Menu at Earl Kaka‘ako and Ranked Them
We ate 10 hearty sandwiches in one sitting and played favorites.
Best Kalihi Plate Lunch: Dad’s Top 5
Part 2 of Frolic’s father-daughter series spotlights Kelli Shiroma’s dad’s fave local plates.
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