Istanbul Adds Mediterranean Brunch Fare to Weekends in Kaka‘ako
Find kadayif pancakes with date syrup, cilbir poached eggs, shakshuka and more at this indoor-outdoor eatery.
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Mugen Waikīkī Adds Heart to Luxury with Its New Spring Menu
Jason Yamaguchi’s new menu celebrates spring in 11 lively courses fit for a special occasion.
17 More New & Coming Restaurants to Watch for on O‘ahu: May 2022, Part 2
Craft ice cream, smash burgers, ramen and a Japanese sando shop: What’s coming to the island’s food scene.
7 Gradi’s Italian-Style Gelato and Sorbetto Are Churning Up in Kaka‘ako
With flavors like pink grapefruit, rice and mascarpone Oreo, this new addition to Salt is just in time for summer.
Syrups by Mōhala Expressions Put Hawai‘i’s Wildflowers and Plants Into Your Glass
Stir butterfly ginger blossom syrup into soda water and transport yourself into a Hawai‘i forest, sultry with the scent of tropical flowers after a warm rain.
Tight Tacos Brings Luscious Carnitas and Foodie Cred to the Top of Wai‘alae Avenue
Hand-pressed tortillas, solid proteins and fresh vibes jive with Kaimukī’s evolving food scene.
14 New & Coming Restaurants to Watch for on O‘ahu: May 2022, Part 1
A new truffle restaurant is coming, and Gina’s BBQ is opening a second location after 31 years.
Sushi Alert: Atsushi from ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Is Doing Weekly Omakase Pop-Ups
Find them inside a luxury car showroom on Friday and Saturday nights, by reservation only.
Frolic on the Rocks: Taking Back Sunday Is a New Highball Cocktail at Chinatown’s EP Bar
Bartender Sam Trusty serves up her latest spin on the tall bevy with a classic flavor romance.
Fine Dining on the Beach: Here’s a Taste of Maui’s Reimagined Pacific’o
A new chef, new partners and a new menu usher in a serious glow up for the iconic Lahaina farm-to-table destination.
Koko Head Cafe Adds New Dishes in a New Location in Kaimukī
With daily baked goods plus new brunch dishes, the neighborhood #brunchallday eatery is settling in nicely across the street.
Tableside Temaki and Oshizushi Arrive at Upstairs Waikīkī
You have until June 1 to book a 10-course omakase temaki dinner for a discounted $65—if you can snag a seat.
PeleKai Is a New One-Woman Coffee Shop in Kaka‘ako
Think Hawai‘i coffees, house-made nut milks and rainbow tea lattes.
Have Drinks at Eleven, Foodland Farms Ala Moana’s New Cocktail and Whiskey Bar
Past the produce aisle is a new spot for cocktails and toast with 400 Rabbits and a world of ideas in a glass.
New: Xiao Long Bao at Mr. Dough, and Revisiting the Sheng Jian Bao
First we reviewed the still-evolving pan-fried soup buns. Now, xiao long bao: Too thick or too thin or just different?
Found in Kailua Town: Smokehouse Barbecue With Windward-Side Roots
Smoked meat, smash burgers and sandwiches, oh my! Whiskey Smoke 808 is a new neighborhood gem.
Try These New Limited Release Hawai‘i Beers to Support Women in Brewing
Cheers! Four beers pegged to scholarships for women brewers are coming to brewpubs near you.
Here’s the Scoop on Kaimukī’s New Matcha and Coffee Spot
Go ahead, sip-back and relax at Daily Whisk Matcha.
First Look: Mr. Dough Has Soup Dumplings and More Near Ala Moana
The former MW Restaurant space is now home to the Hong Kong-based chain specializing in sheng jian bao.
These Two Bars Deliver Some of Honolulu’s Most Luxurious and Creative Experiences
But are they worth the price tag?
Roritos: The Burrito Shop That EARL Built
It’s a new direction in a familiar locale for Justin Parvizimotlagh and his East Coast sandwich shops.
Get a Taste of Sushi Master Keiji Nakazawa’s Bara Chirashi for 45 Dollars at Upstairs Waikīkī
The rich mix of seafood is normally only available in a $300 omakase at Sushi Sho.
Soft Pretzels and Pretzel Dogs Have Appeared at the Edge of Chinatown
They’re inside Jolene’s Market at HB Baking—and there are cheese skirts involved.
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