Biscuits and Gravy and Po Boys: We Love Southern Love in Kaka‘ako
Real home-style cooking comes to the heart of Kaka‘ako.
What’s New
Find Asian Snacks Galore at 1-2buy in Kaka‘ako
Spicy shrimp Lay’s potato chips, instant curry rice cups, salted milk tea and more fill this Asian warehouse store on Cooke Street.
Big Island and Kaua‘i Each Get a New Beer Brewery and Taproom
Here’s the latest from Wailuku Brew Works and Nāpali Brewing Co., plus an update from Hilo Brewing Co.
10 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Raising Cane’s
Updated tips including the scoop on the secret menu, how to avoid waiting in line, exclusive collabs and more.
ChefZone’s New Gourmet Corner Gives Us Kid-in-Candy-Store Vibes
Truffle butters, balsamic pearls, Himalayan salts that taste like eggs: The locally owned culinary warehouse store is going upscale.
Smashed Is Back and Slinging Up Burgers on Sheridan Street
Menu and on-point flavors and textures haven’t changed—look for the bright pink trailer across from HMSA.
11 O‘ahu Eateries Will Have Special Natto Dishes This Weekend
The Natto Day Dinner is sold out, but nat-to worry: You can still score original natto creations this Saturday and Sunday.
Don’t Sleep on the Oxtail or Curried Goat at Jr’s Jamaican Jerk
Find succulent braised meats, jerk chicken, escovitch fish and more in Wahiawā by Shige’s Saimin Stand.
Natto Alert: 6-Course Natto Day Dinner Coming to Kaimukī Shokudo
Honolulu’s annual tribute to Japan’s stinky bean is back—mark your calendars for Monday, July 10.
Talk Kaimukī’s Nighttime Pizzas and Sandos Are Addictive
Decadent toppings and fillings now feature on the Thursday-to-Saturday bar bites menu.
Follow Your Nose to Brisket and Baked Beans in Kunia
Yes, there’s barbecue in Kunia—at This Lil Piggy behind Kō Hana Distillers.
Kaimukī Shokudo Is the Izakaya This Neighborhood Needed
Not the OG Shokudo you know, this one has a solid menu of vegetable and seafood otsumami classics with oishii cocktails.
‘Ewa Beach’s New Neighborhood Bottle Shop Is a Hidden Gem
The Punt Wine Provisions has more than 100 wines and an all-local beer selection.
At The Kāhala’s Veranda, a New Lounge Menu With Hawai‘i Ingredients
Two dozen dishes, including braised tako ‘escargots’ with herb butter and limu.
Foodflash: Bar Leather Apron Wins Hawai‘i’s First National James Beard Award
The win for Outstanding Bar was announced Monday afternoon in Chicago.
New Umi Ramen Brings Japanese-Style Bowls to Waipahu
Find tonkotsu, spicy miso, tan tan and shabu beef ramen next to Seafood City.
What You’ll See at the New 88 Mart in Downtown Honolulu
Downtown’s Korean market opens with light groceries, bentos, drinks and a self-serve ramyun bar at Executive Centre.
Yi Xin Brings Bold Flavors of Southeast Asia and Hong Kong
It’s a different culinary melting pot at this Market City eatery.
The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at Frolic’s Poke Fest 2023 Is …
Twelve shops created exclusive new Poke Fest creations, and we put them to an online vote. Who is the new King of Poke Fest?
Umi Is Vikram Garg’s Fine-Dining Tribute to the Ocean
Garg is back across the street from the Halekulani, this time with his own seafood-focused restaurant.
Discover O‘ahu’s 8 Newest Poke Shops
Eight have opened since last spring—and more are in the works.
New Chef, New Happy Hour at Waikīkī’s TBD
‘Ahi tostadas, crab cakes and Australian wagyu sliders highlight a new lounge menu.
Find a Moment of Zen at Ami Mei Tea & Wellness Boutique in Kaimukī
Brittnee Lau’s calming, well-sourced shop checks all the boxes for gifting in May.
Wai Kai’s Plaza Grill Is West O‘ahu’s Newest Casual-Chic Eatery
From Michelin-starred chef Todd Humphries, this open-air restaurant at Hoakalei is all about California-style dining.
