Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New With Hawaiʻi Restaurants in March 2018
Salt Kitchen and Tasting Bar pops up at Encore Saloon, MW Restaurant takes over Maui Onion Burger and Café Laufer closes—then opens again.
Restaurants
5 Reasons To Support Localicious in March 2018
Local ingredients are the stars on the menus of a record 262 restaurants participating in this monthlong event.
Happy 30 Years, Chef Roy Yamaguchi!
The James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur is planning a yearlong celebration marking three decades of cooking in Hawai‘i.
Fun New Dishes at Moku Kitchen in Kaka‘ako
Tako stew and kālua pig grilled cheese sammies are just two of a handful of new dishes at this Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurant.
Get Your Malaysian Food Fix at a Collab Dinner at Koko Head Café
Feast on Malaysian specialties by chefs Lee Anne Wong and Andrew Pressler. Utensils optional.
Two New Restaurants by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto Opening in Waikīkī Soon
Morimoto Asia Waikīkī is slated to open in February, with Momosan Waikīkī to follow.
The Secret Japanese Restaurant You Can’t Go To
You need to be invited to dine at Toridokoro Matsumoto, a hidden restaurant that specializes in yakitori.
Bidding Goodbye to Some of Our Favorite Restaurants in 2017
Ryan’s Grill, ‘Ono Hawaiian Foods, The Pineapple Room—how our hearts and stomachs ache.
First Look: Limon Rotisserie in Kapolei
The vibrant Peruvian cuisine of this new restaurant is my new reason to head west.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New With Hawai‘i Restaurants in January 2018
New farm-to-glass cocktails at Bar Leather Apron, Senia hosts collab dinner with Seattle’s Canlis and M.A.C. 24/7 debuts new pancakes for January.
Rainbow Drive-In Brings Its Loco Moco and Chili to Kalihi
The iconic Kapahulu drive-in opens its first of four franchise locations this month.
New Chef, New Dishes at Honolulu Museum of Art Café
Don’t worry, the piadina is still on the menu.
Lē‘ahi Concept Kitchen Gives Students Hands-On Restaurant Training—and Serves Great Food
This isn’t your ordinary culinary arts classroom.
First Look: Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar
The pizza may not be ready yet, but the rest of the menu makes up for that.
Relax This Thanksgiving 2017—Leave the Cooking to Someone Else
Order takeout or dine in for brunch, lunch or dinner on Nov. 23.
10 Reasons to Eat Out During Restaurant Week Hawai‘i
The 10-day culinary food fest starts Nov. 10.
Hale‘iwa’s Opal Thai Now Open in Chinatown
Bringing fresh Thai cuisine to old Scratch location.
First Look: Lānai at Ala Moana Center Diamond Head Wing
Ala Moana Center’s newest dining hall houses many local favorites, plus Hawai‘i’s first agave bar.
10 Foods That Will Make You Fall For The Season
Autumn inspires restaurants and bakeries to whip up feel-good dishes, desserts and drinks to match the season.
First Look: Fish Hook Café
Chef Elmer Guzman brings local flavors—and, of course, poke—to Waikīkī.
Asian and Italian Flavors Collide in Mariposa’s New Menu
Newly appointed executive chef Lawrence Nakamoto adds his personal style and experience to several new dishes debuting next month.
Kalapawai Café Brings Gourmet Comfort Food To Kapolei
A Kailua institution expands to the West Side.
5 Reasons You Should Go to the 2018 Hale ‘Aina Awards
Tickets are still available to this year’s gala on Sept. 17—but hurry!
Café 8 1/2 is Now Soffritto
The Downtown Italian eatery finds a new location and expands its menu to include Cajun cuisine.
