Asatos Waikīkī Scoop Shop to Open at Hyatt Waikīkī
The local sherbet brand makes nostalgic flavors a daily treat with fancy desserts and shave ice to come.
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14 Cool Things You’ll Find IRL at the New Hō‘ili‘ili by Farm Link
The locally sourced website has come to life: From everyday items to Maui persimmons and charcuterie, it’s all here.
O‘ahu’s Newest Brewery Was Built to Help Restore Lē‘ahi
At the edge of Downtown Honolulu, Lē‘ahi Brewing Co. makes beer with a mission.
Korean Convenience Store CU Hawai‘i Opens Downtown Next Week—Here’s What You’ll Find
7-Eleven, get ready: CU’s first U.S. store will feature a ramyun bar, street foods, ice cup drinks, collabs with local businesses and more.
An Instagram Baker Offered Free Birthday Cakes for Keiki Living on SNAP—and Hopes Other Businesses Will Follow
Georgi DeCosta’s offer means 12 kids around O‘ahu will celebrate with festive birthday bundt cakes.
Honolulu Restaurant Week’s Prix Fixe Deals at 64 O‘ahu Restaurants Start Nov. 8
It’s that time when restaurants put their best dishes forward in seriously discounted special menus.
New Cup on the Block: At Café Vntg, Come for the Coffee, Stay for the Couches
Brazilian flavors meet classic coffee drinks inside a vintage furniture warehouse.
Here Are All the New Restaurants We Covered in October
New places dominated our coverage in an especially busy month.
New Cup on the Block: Kooks Need Coffee Too
Part 2 of our café series drops in on a new surfer-themed coffee truck on O‘ahu.
Foodflash: Alan Wong’s Next Restaurant Will Replace Hoku’s at The Kāhala
The legendary chef’s new Alan Wong’s is slated to open early next year.
New Cup on the Block: For Your Everyday Coffee Needs
Frolic’s new café series kicks off with a taste of single-origin coffee drinks at freshly opened Everyday café.
Farm Link Opens Its First Storefront Today—and It Will Have ‘Ili‘ili Pizzas and Subs
Opening Oct. 21, Hō‘ili‘ili by Farm Link will merge the locally sourced online grocer with fresh prepared food by Chuck Wakeman and Robert Urquidi.
Filipino Food Week Is Happening Now at 30 Restaurants
Specials like palabok ravioli and plenty of halo halo are at 25 eateries on O‘ahu, 3 on Maui and 2 in American Samoa until Oct. 25.
The Pig & the Lady 2.0 Opens in Kaimukī This Week
Twelve years after opening in Chinatown, one of Hawai‘i’s hottest restaurants brings global-modern Vietnamese to the top of Wai‘alae Avenue.
After 21 Years, Mitch’s Sushi Just Opened Izakaya Mitch’s Next Door
Yes, it’s BYOB—until they get their liquor license.
Sweet Treats: New Zealand-Style Real Fruit Soft Serve Arrives in Kailua
Perfect Day is making these lingering hot days more delicious.
Chao Brings Modern Vietnamese Shine to an Unlikely Stretch of Nu‘uanu
Think buttery pasta, grilled octopus and roasted bone marrow with Vietnamese touches—and chicken pho for the soul.
Yonpachi Is a New Star Among Honolulu’s Udon Shops
Find chewy, silky house-made noodles, lunch sets and izakaya dishes at the corner of McCully and Young.
Foodflash: Nami Kaze Is Closing Next Month. Jason Peel Tells Us Why
“There’s a lack of passion and loyalty and accountability” in the industry, Peel says. “I need to step back, downsize and rebuild.”
Frolic’s 7-Course Tofu Day Celebration Feast Coming to Jinya on Oct. 2
Tofu is going luxe in a kaiseki-style feast with lobster, a touch of truffle and more. *Bonus late add: appetizer trio with fall persimmon.
Hong Yeon 홍연 Is the Hot New Jjajangmyeon Spot in Town
Mō‘ili‘ili’s new Korean-northern Chinese restaurant has a $10 jjajangmyeon grand opening special through the end of this month.
It’s True: Shake Shack Is Bringing ShackBurgers and Frozen Custards to O‘ahu
Danny Meyer’s first Hawai‘i eatery is coming in 2027.
After 11 Years as a Brunch Spot, Koko Head Café Debuts Scrumptious New Dinner
Dinner at Lee Anne Wong’s Kaimukī restaurant brings standout dishes like ‘ulu fried feta and lamb adobo.
