First Look: Foodland’s Chic New Restaurant Et Al in Kāhala
This makes eatery number three for the local supermarket chain.
What’s New
Find Local Seeds for Local Needs from the Hawai‘i Seed Growers Network
The group’s online marketplace sells varieties adapted to the pests and diseases of Hawai‘i’s unique growing conditions.
Find the Full Array of Waikīkī Brewing Co. Beers Plus Experimental Ones at Its Renovated Waikīkī Pub
After a complete overhaul, the local craft brewery is back in its original spot.
Find Ceviche and Brigadeiros on the New Menu at Off The Wall in Kaka‘ako
A new chef has expanded the Latin-focused menu with new and heartier fare.
We Found Birria Tacos and Birria Saimin in ʻAiea
The crispy, dippable street food is hot, and so are the imaginative dishes served out of La Birria Tacos food truck.
12 Local Shops on O‘ahu Where the Halloween Treats are Spooktacularly Good
Tricked-out treats are perfect for the one night even adults can go batty.
Butcher & Bird Launches Pop-Ups Featuring Furloughed and Underemployed Chefs
It starts Sunday, Oct. 25, when you’ll have three hours to get smoked tako-chorizo gyoza and other grilled goodness.
From Comfort Food to Adventurous: King of Thai Boat Noodles Has a Dish for Every Mood
Curries, noodle soups, fried rice and other street food are made by a Bangkok-born chef.
How a Lobster Roll Changed the Game at Feast in Mānoa
Like every other restaurant, Mānoa’s Feast struggled to stay ahead of the pandemic. Then it tried out a 21 dollar lobster roll.
5 Reasons We Love Kaka‘ako’s New Taro Doughnut Truck
Why we stand in line for $4 doughnuts.
What’s New in Honolulu: The 7-Layer Tonkatsu at ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace
Call ahead or get in line—Nana Ai Katsu already has a following.
These Vegan, Gluten-Free Cookies from Maui Are Every Snacker’s Dream
A Maui entrepreneur’s pandemic pivot turns a sweet hobby into a success.
Kalo Bombs Just Showed Us Our New Favorite Ice Cream Topping
Pa‘i‘ai on ice cream with coconut cream and coconut flakes now has a following in Wai‘anae.
When the Emergency Order Shut Down Honolulu Dining Rooms, These New Restaurants Decided to Open Anyway
When the emergency order shut down dining rooms, these new restaurants—months in the planning—decided to open anyway.
This Is the New Luxe Local Ice Cream We’ve Been Craving
Sage Creamery sells out so reliably, we recommend signing up for new flavor notifications.
The Plan Behind the Humble Okazuya Bentos That Are Now Available for Takeout from Miro in Kaimukī
Hint: There’s a new eatery in the works.
A Simple Ice Cream Bar for Uncertain Times
Brandon Lee, sous chef of MW, makes scoops in classic flavors.
Taste Flavors from Turkey at the New Istanbul Restaurant in Kaka‘ako
You’ll find plenty of vegetarian options as well as a housemade baklava.
Find Fresh Roast Duck and Char Siu at Mandarin Kitchen in Kāhala
Come for the Hong Kong style roast meat counter, stay for the eggplant at this new Chinese restaurant.
First Look: Fooki, a Playful New Taiwanese Restaurant in ‘Aiea
The team behind Egghead Café brings beef noodle soup, a pineapple fried chicken burger, scallion-pancake nachos and more to the Pearl Kai Shopping Center.
World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i: American Barley Wines
Three Hawai‘i breweries brewing this strong, bold, special-occasion beer.
Merriman’s Honolulu Opens a New Outdoor Street Burger and Beer Garden
The seats inside may be off-limits but the spacious lānai has been revamped for a deliciously grill-centric pop-up restaurant.
First Look: Foodland Farms’ New Store and Restaurant, Mahi‘ai Table
The latest Foodland Farms opened last week in Kapolei with the chain’s first in-store restaurant, open daily for breakfast through dessert. Here’s what we found, ate and loved.
First Look: Broken Boundary Brewery in Kalihi
Kalihi’s first brewery since 1893 sets up in O‘ahu’s only homebrew supply store. Try the Jean Claude Van Blonde.
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