Secrets of the Chefs Who Cater in Hawai‘i
One was allergic to blood; another planned his own funeral. A groom popped in to fight a chef, while shrimp shells followed another chef home.
Restaurants
Honolulu Restaurants and Takeout Spots Where You Can Stock Up On Pantry Staples and Groceries
Six places to get flour, yeast, meat, vegetables and, yes, toilet paper.
Hawai‘i Restaurants are Reopening. Here is a List and Some Reasons Why
Although some local restaurants remained open during late March and April, some closed completely. Now, they’re reopening for takeout and delivery.
Inside a 5 Thousand Dollar-a-Night Hotel, Mugen’s 8-course Tasting Menu is an Affordable Luxury
Inside a $5,000-a-night hotel, Mugen’s eight-course tasting menu is an affordable luxury.
HONOLULU Staff Picks Hawai‘i Favorites: Takeout From Kaimukī Super Town Hen Water
In our latest spotlight of local eats to get right now, we check out Ed Kenney’s Kaimukī trifecta.
Buy Frozen Meat to Go at These Honolulu Restaurants
Restaurants such as Pagoda and 53 By the Sea pivot to food markets, offering not only prepared meals, but also ingredients to pick up for at-home cooking.
Honolulu Restaurants Offering Curbside and Delivery Service
Our updated list of restaurants now offering curbside and delivery services during the coronavirus shutdown.
Lee Anne Wong: What it’s Like to Close a Restaurant During the COVID-19 Pandemic
“We’re closing down now so we don’t end up closing down for good.”
How to Support Hawai‘i Restaurants During the Coronavirus Slowdown
Local restaurateurs and food purveyors are on edge as precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus begin to take effect. What can you do to help?
Faria, a Portuguese Pop-Up, Makes Us Wonder: Why Aren’t There Any Portuguese Restaurants in Hawai‘i?
The new pop-up, by the chefs and partners in Hukilau restaurant, goes beyond bean soup and malassadas.
What $10 Gets You: Downtown Honolulu
Downtown has tons of affordable lunch options if you know where to go.
February Food News Update: 9 New Restaurant Openings and 6 Closings on O‘ahu
Plus one ramen pop-up with vegan ramen offerings.
2019 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Sheldon Simeon’s Lineage on Maui Wins Gold for Hawai‘i’s Best New Restaurant
Sheldon Simeon has had some very public ups and downs. The lessons he’s learned from them culminate in his latest restaurant on Maui.
6 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants Announced as Semifinalists for the 2020 James Beard Awards
Bar Leather Apron, Mimi Mendoza, Chris Kajioka, Anthony Rush, Keiji Nakazawa and Sheldon Simeon make the first cut.
Upscale Dim Sum Is Now on Kapiolani and It’s Excellent
Yung Yee Kee opens with Hong Kong flavors near Ala Moana Center.
Taste Test: We Tried Every Hot Dog at Hank’s Haute Dogs and Ranked Them
Two culture critics lay their hot dog cred on the line—and still find room for a “No” Dog and a hamburger for dessert. Welcome to the sausage party.
What We’re Eating at BrunchFest Presented by American Savings Bank
Find out what breakfast bites, both sweet and savory, are on the menu for our third annual celebration of all things brunch on March 8.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: Here’s What’s New with Hawai‘i Restaurants in February 2020
A new late-night happy hour, the place to be for brunch in early March and your last chance to raise a toast to a favorite bar and speakeasy.
Rigo Serves Spanish and Italian Dishes and One of the Best Budget Wine Menus Around
Raise a glass to this stylish setting.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 14 Best Breakfasts in Hawai‘i (and Where to Get Them)
Breakfasts of champions to fuel up for the day ahead.
The Best Hawai‘i Restaurants for Celebrating a Special Occasion
Making a reservation at these 2019 Hale ‘Aina-winning restaurants will promise an affair to remember.
January Food News Update: 8 New Restaurant Openings in Honolulu
And one 25-year-old spot closes soon.
Taste Test: We Tried (Almost) Every Dish on the Dim Sum Menu at Tim Ho Wan in Waikīkī
Despite its global popularity today, the menu has barely changed from the days of Tim Ho Wan’s humble beginning.
