First Look: Easy Que in Kailua
New Hawai‘i-style barbecue restaurant opening in Kailua from owners of Over Easy breakfast spot.
What’s New
Mānoa Chocolate’s New Chocolate Factory Opens with a Drink Lab and Gelato Bar
Taste everything from 100% cacao bars to a drink made with cacao fruit.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: Here’s What’s New With Hawai‘i Restaurants in May 2019
Six foodie events and a $5 happy hour deal from some of our award-winning restaurants.
Ke Kilohana: A Sneak Peek at Ward Village’s First Workforce Building
One of the more moderately priced Kaka‘ako condos should be ready for move-in this May.
Kira Hawai‘i Just Launched A Cute New Clothing Line for Mom and Keiki
We’ll take one of everything in this cute local mommy-and-me line.
Moloka‘i Hot Bread Now Available on O‘ahu
An O‘ahu food truck peddles Kanemitsu Bakery’s most popular bread, and you don’t have to wake up in the middle of the night to get it.
Fighting Eel and Sig Zane Release a Merrie Monarch Festival-Inspired Collaboration
Hang on to your hula skirts! The two local designers are releasing their first collaboration at the 2019 Merrie Monarch Festival.
We Want Ulus 2 Ulus! 5 Reasons to Back the Hawai‘i Version of Apples to Apples
The local card game aims to raise $22,000 on Kickstarter by April 20.
These 8 Pieces From Sportsmax’s New Denim Line Are Only Available in Hawai‘i
Hitting the floor this spring, Sportmax’s all-frills Denim Culture collection showcases raw, stretch and classic denim in playful, jean-ious ways.
First Look: Tane Vegan Izakaya Serves Vegan Sushi Ramen
The strictly plant-based izakaya is a new challenge for two McKinley dropouts and “Heroes of the Environment” with a mini-empire in San Francisco.
Maya’s Tapas and Wine in Hale‘iwa Offers Spanish Fare, a Rarity on O‘ahu
There are also burgers, brisket and brunch.
The Historic Wai‘oli Tea Room Reopens as the Wai‘oli Kitchen and Bake Shop
The new Wai‘oli restores its original mission by employing people from Salvation Army’s drug and treatment center and those transitioning out of prison.
Sneak a Peek at American Savings Bank’s New High-Tech Headquarters in Honolulu
It’s designed to be eco-friendly and employee-centered at the edge of Downtown.
What to Expect From an Environmentally-Friendly Cooking Class in Honolulu
Learn how to incorporate sustainably caught seafood in your next home cooked meal with Local I‘a and other eco-conscious groups.
The Two Faces of WorkPlay: A Hip Kaka‘ako Bar That Now Serves a Mellow Brunch
The coffee and cocktail bar now serves omelets, Benedicts and more every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
5 Local Food Vendors to Try at ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace in Kaka‘ako
From beef-tongue tacos and fermented rice crepes to a soul-soothing bowl of white pepper pork broth, one thing’s for sure: you won’t leave hungry.
First Look: Liliha Bakery Opens at Ala Moana Center
The third, and biggest, outpost of the beloved Liliha Bakery offers a bar and more central location.
We’re Obsessed With These Items in T Galleria by DFS’ New All-Local Beauty Shop
Oh, and did we mention that everything in the shop is tax-free?
We Tried It: A Step-By-Step of Our Attempt at Cooking Foodland’s New Meal Kits
Here are our tips on how to perfectly cook Foodland’s new “Calabash” meal kits.
Off the Hook Poke Market Brings Fresh Flavors to Mānoa
This tiny shop serves up generous chunks of fish, colorful toppings and its own (top secret) house-made shoyu.
Here’s What’s New with Hawai‘i Restaurants in February 2019
A killer weekday brunch lineup, new items at a 24-hour spot and a craft beer festival featuring locally made brews.
Try The Mango-iest Mango Shave Ice at Hawai‘i’s First Ice Monster in Waikīkī
The Taiwanese chain claims it was the first to create the item, using real fruit in the ice instead of syrup.
Uniqlo’s New Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i Collection Is Available Exclusively in the Islands
The fresh release kicks off the opening of the Ala Moana Center Uniqlo store’s new bottom level and mezzanine.
Santacruz Taco Co. Launches New Dishes This Week
Go for tasty tacos, the pokeviche, three new dishes and an absorbing map of Mexican regional cuisine at this Downtown restaurant.
