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.
Restaurants
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.
New Chef, New Menu, New Flavors at Hōkū’s
Avid fisherman and chef de cuisine Eric Oto brings his passion for the ocean to The Kāhala.
New Lunch Service at Rain Honolulu Delivers
For a cool lunch in a hot town, duck into Rain and savor new chef Michael D’Souza’s deft take on American bistro classics.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New With Hawai‘i’s Top Restaurants in August 2017
Sip on sake at Hōkū’s, enjoy fresh oysters at Vino or experience dishes from a new chef at Alan Wong’s.
First Look: Pai Honolulu
Chef Kevin Lee has resurfaced with his own restaurant concept that focuses on technique, flavors and local ingredients.
First Look: Barrio Café
This new Mexican spot in Wahiawā, with local takes on authentic dishes, isn’t a secret anymore.
ABC Stores Serving Wagyu Steak and Craft Cocktails? Yes!
The Hawai‘i-based chain is venturing into upscale dining with Basalt, which opened this week in Waikīkī.
This Hawai‘i Local Tried Poke in NYC—Here’s the Verdict
One poke aficionado who’s lived in both New York City and Honolulu rates the top poke bowls in N.Y.C.
