This Romantic Spot Inspires Spontaneous Proposals and Famous Rockstars
Love is on the menu, and tableside drama is the rule, when the evening sun goes down at Michel’s at the Colony Surf.
Restaurants
First Look: Bethel Union
Playing it cool with fresh pasta, highly allocated wine and intriguing cocktails, Bethel Union, the evolution of Italian from the J.J. Dolan’s team, brings a welcome change of pace to Chinatown and Downtown.
First Look: Boa Sushi Café
This Downtown sushi spot is a cut above.
First Look: Kona Grill in Waikīkī
This Arizona-based chain earns points for its service, selection and classic American food but falls short with sushi.
Let Someone Else Cook This Thanksgiving 2016
Here’s where in Honolulu to order takeout or dine in during the holiday weekend.
First Look: Encore Saloon in Chinatown
The former owner of Cocina in Kaka‘ako brings his take on Mexican street food to Chinatown.
First Look: Moku Kitchen in Kaka‘ako
Chef Peter Merriman opens a new restaurant concept at Salt geared toward locals.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings in October
Check out the latest news from some of our Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants.
First Look: Piggy Smalls
The little brother of The Pig & The Lady hits new flavors.
First Look: Palate Craft & Eatery
Downtown gets a new place for beer, cocktails and pub fare.
Top of Waikīkī Takes Local Fare on a Tasty Spin
Executive chef Lance Kosaka is bringing back the classics—with a twist—to the only revolving restaurant in Hawai‘i.
First Look: O’Kims Korean Kitchen opens in Chinatown
This isn’t your uncle’s Korean barbecue.
Why You Need to Go to the Hale ‘Aina Awards
Taste what the state's hottest chefs are cooking, all in one place
First Look: Stripsteak Waikīkī
Acclaimed chef Michael Mina opens his first restaurant in Hawai‘i at the International Market Place—and it lives up to the hype.
Local Chef Gives James Beard Members the Royal Treatment
Chef Shaymus Alwin of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel is invited to cook at the prestigious house in New York City, but you can sample the menu first.
Homesick for Hawai‘i in San Francisco? Head to ‘Āina
Former Hawai‘i residents open an Island-inspired brunch spot in San Francisco.
First Look: Roy’s Beach House at Turtle Bay Resort
Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s casual beachfront restaurant boasts his signature flavors, friendly service and a laid-back ambiance that’s instant vacation.
You Don’t Need to Travel to Vegas to Try Celebrity Chef Michael Mina’s Food
With Stripsteak Waikīkī opening next month, the celebrity chef is offering free bites of his cuisine from a food truck today and tomorrow.
First Look: Over Easy in Kailua
This new brunch spot in Kailua boasts unique twists on morning classics with house-made pork sausages, fresh local eggs and creative libations.
The Fanciest Bake Sale You’ll Ever Go To
Baker Faire & Market is back this Sunday with sweet and savory treats, with proceeds supporting women in the food industry.
First Look: Shirokiya Japan Village Walk
A sampling of what’s new and worthwhile at the new Japanese food court in the expanded ‘Ewa Wing of Ala Moana Center.
New Brunch Spot in Kailua Opens Later This Month
Over Easy, run by alums of Alan Wong’s, will serve traditional and specialty breakfast and lunch dishes.
First Look: Sophie’s Gourmet Hawaiian Pizzeria
This new pizzeria in Hawai‘i Kai serves artisanal pies with thin, blistered crusts and quality toppings.
It’s a Busy Year for Chef Roy Yamaguchi
The James Beard award-winning chef is opening four restaurants in 2016, including a new beachfront eatery at the Turtle Bay Resort.
