Nana’s Green Tea and Nana Musubi Are Back in Waikīkī
The matcha treats counter and the shop formerly known as Shichi Musubi are in the new Stix Asia food hall.
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My Favorite Waffles on O‘ahu
Martha Cheng’s picks for best waffles from Waialua to Honolulu.
Maui’s Ululani Shave Ice to Open First O‘ahu Location in Kapahulu
The new outlet opens Jan. 20 and the next is coming to Waimānalo.
Celebrate the Plant-Based Life at These 11 Vegan-Friendly Dessert Spots
Sweet spots in Honolulu where you can indulge in doughnuts, ube tiramisu, gelato and soft serve without the guilt.
Meadow Gold’s Famous POG Now Stay One Sorbet
Passion Orange Guava juice connoisseurs, rejoice!
Here’s Where They May Still Have Pies for Thanksgiving
We searched bakeries across the Island to find out who is accepting last-minute walk-ins and late orders.
These Choco Le‘a Truffles Are Inspired by Favorite Candies
Ready for a sugar rush? You’ve never had Jolly Ranchers and Starbursts like this—but they’ll disappear after Nov. 23.
Donato’s Fresh Cheese-Centric Bocconcino Café Opens in Kaka‘ako
Think espresso drinks, imported delicacies and pizzas and sandwiches featuring fresh, house-made mozzarellas.
Niu Brings Its Plant-Based Soft-Serve to Mōʻiliʻili
The former 'Ohana Hale Marketplace tenant takes diary-free ice cream to the next level in a new central location.
Foodie Field Trip: Everything We Ate on Maui, Part 2
A pizza-perfect lunch, an al fresco wine pairing and a DIY pancake breakfast highlight a second foodie trip to the Valley Isle.
Don’t Overlook Cookies and Toast at The Curb Kaimukī
This coffee shop has one of the city’s best chocolate chip cookies and loaded toasts that are a slice above.
Must-Try Fall-Themed Treats and Desserts
Spice things up this season with drinks and treats available around O‘ahu that scream sweater weather vibes.
Best Shave Ice on O‘ahu
Yes, it’s fall. Yes, it’s sweltering. Here are our best picks for shave ice across the island.
Favorite Omiyage Snack Finds From My Japanese Hometown
Now that Japan is finally opening up to tourists in October, keep your eyes peeled for seasonal and regional omiyage finds.
Hawai‘i’s First Meet Fresh Brings Taiwanese Desserts to Ala Moana
Find grass jelly and taro balls at this chain from Taiwan.
Worth the Splurge: Island Vintage’s $19 Honey Cream Pineapple Shave Ice in Waikīkī
You can find the very rare Meli Kalima pineapple gracing Island Vintage Shave Ice's bowls on Kalākaua—but you'll want to hurry.
Shades of Shave Ice: Kaimana Shave Ice Hale‘iwa
Fresh fruit syrups and cloudlike ice in the backyard of a family-owned North Shore spot.
Foodie Field Trip: 3 Underrated Spots in Wahiawā and Waialua
Get down on some serious Mexican eats at Barrio Café, peruse a magical meadery at Mānoa Honey and Mead and tuck into sweet and savory comforts at HI Pie.
4 Favorite Halo Halo on O‘ahu, One You Need to Get Now
When it's hot, holo holo for halo halo at Via Gelato, Shimazu Store, Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats and Max’s of Manila.
The Joy of Cookie Dough in DIY Acai Bowls at HI Cravings
Homemade cookie dough is one of 25 toppings at the roaming acai bowl trucks on O‘ahu.
The Best-Selling Local Slurpee Flavors of All Time at 7-Eleven Hawai‘i Are ...
Did you guess POG? Haupia? Li hing mui? Read on for the Top 5.
Kawaii Kravings: Artful Bonbons at Waikīkī Chocolates
Part 3 of Frolic’s cute sweets series takes us to a chocolate shop where whimsy meets art.
6 Places on O‘ahu to Get Your Strawberry Sando Fix
We tried this fluffy, creamy Japanese sandwich at Daily Whisk Matcha, Coco Bloom, Island Banana, U-Kitchen, Mana Sandwiches and Don Quijote.
9 Matcha Treats to Get Excited About Around O‘ahu
The best drinks and snacks featuring Japan’s fluorescent, famously bitter matcha green tea.
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14 (more) new O‘ahu restaurants, dessert and snack shops, plus a craft beer tasting room to add to your list.
It's one of seven new noodle-focused restaurants open and coming to the Stix Asia food hall.
Here are all the Hawai‘i James Beard Awards 2023 semifinalists.
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