HONOLULU Small Bites: 9 Happenings Worth Buzzing About in December 2017
Here’s a quick-bite guide to the latest foodie news around the Islands.
What’s New
4 Seasonal Drinks That Taste Like the Holidays in Hawai‘i
Get some holiday cheer in beverage form.
Chef Lee Anne Wong’s Got One Last Chance
The Koko Head Café chef-owner returns to Bravo to compete on the network’s “Last Chance Kitchen” this season.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New With Hawai‘i Restaurants in December 2017
Celebrate the holiday season with champagne, Sunday suppers and seasonal specials.
Where To Go When You Need a Drink This Christmas 2017
Make Christmas shopping much more bearable at this pop-up bar at Ala Moana Center.
A Lesson in Sustainability from Via Gelato
The gelateria opens its second location at Ward Village with a socially conscious message.
New Chef, New Dishes at Honolulu Museum of Art Café
Don’t worry, the piadina is still on the menu.
Lē‘ahi Concept Kitchen Gives Students Hands-On Restaurant Training—and Serves Great Food
This isn’t your ordinary culinary arts classroom.
First Look: Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar
The pizza may not be ready yet, but the rest of the menu makes up for that.
10 Reasons to Eat Out During Restaurant Week Hawai‘i
The 10-day culinary food fest starts Nov. 10.
7-Eleven Hawai‘i Sells More Than Just Slurpees
Find local produce, high-end wine, even tonkotsu pork ramen at your neighborhood convenience store.
Hale‘iwa’s Opal Thai Now Open in Chinatown
Bringing fresh Thai cuisine to old Scratch location.
No Matter How You Slice It, Machete’s Mean Sandwiches Makes a Mean Sandwich
This new shop in McCully specializes in hefty made-to-order sandwiches using freshly made bread, perfect for National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3.
Mochi Doughnuts Everywhere—Now at 7-Eleven Stores This Month
Watanabe Bakery brings matcha mochi doughnuts to the chain stores for a November pop-up, while demand grows for these chewy treats.
First Look: Chronic Tacos on Kapahulu
This California-based chain is bringing SoCal-style Mexican fare to Honolulu.
First Look: Lānai at Ala Moana Center Diamond Head Wing
Ala Moana Center’s newest dining hall houses many local favorites, plus Hawai‘i’s first agave bar.
Introducing Hawai‘i’s First Locally Made Hard Cider
Paradise Ciders started producing hard cider this year, as demand for the beverage grows nationally.
First Look: Gaslamp Hawai‘i
Kailua’s first speakeasy quietly opens inside a popular pub with inventive cocktails and live jazz. No secret password required.
6 Spooky Drinks That Taste Like Halloween in Honolulu
What better way to get into the Halloween spirit then, well, by getting into some spirits. Here are six of our new favorites.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New with Hawai‘i Restaurants in October 2017
Mahina & Sun’s debuts brunch, 12th Ave Grill celebrates Oktoberfest and MW Restaurant is taking orders for foodie holiday gift baskets.
We Tried This: Instacart
Let someone else do your Costco and Foodland runs with this new service.
10 Foods That Will Make You Fall For The Season
Autumn inspires restaurants and bakeries to whip up feel-good dishes, desserts and drinks to match the season.
Your Guide to the 2017 Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival on O‘ahu
Highlights from the festival featuring wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and more.
The Ultimate Guide to Festa Italiana 2017
Forget about spaghetti and meatballs. Experience real Italian cuisine on Oct. 7.
