And This Year’s Hall of Fame Inductees Are…
10 restaurant industry standouts are honored at the 10th anniversary of the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association’s Hall of Fame gala.
What’s New
This Local Starbucks Now Offers Beer and Wine to Give You a Different Kind of Buzz
Starbucks in the Ala Moana Hotel serves pūpū, beer and wine as part of Hawaiʻi’s first Starbucks Evenings program.
First Look: Koa Café in Mō‘ili‘ili
This modern breakfast spot, run by the same family as Koa Pancake House, serves a spicy Benedict and other unexpected breakfast fare.
First Look: Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
This new bakery in Kaimukī specializes in two staples: malassadas and ice cream, both made from scratch.
Why You Need to Go to the Hale ‘Aina Awards
Taste what the state's hottest chefs are cooking, all in one place
First Look: Stripsteak Waikīkī
Acclaimed chef Michael Mina opens his first restaurant in Hawai‘i at the International Market Place—and it lives up to the hype.
This Hard-To-Pronounce French Pastry is Now in Honolulu
Kona Coffee Purveyors is serving the specialty kouign amann from San Francisco’s popular b. Patisserie at its new flagship café in Waikīkī.
Mango Ice Cream with Shoyu, Anyone?
Dare to try these unusual ice cream flavors at 8 Half Desserts in Kaimukī.
5 Reasons Foodies Will Love Foodland Farms at Ala Moana
Hawai‘i’s largest grocery retailer opens a brand-new concept for Foodland Farms at Ala Moana Center next week.
First Look: Growler USA Honolulu in Kapahulu
This new pub offers 100 all-American craft beers on tap. Oh, and some food, too.
It’s Dinner and a Show in Downtown Honolulu
Hawai‘i Theatre partners with Downtown restaurants to offer dinner-and-movie pairings at a new festival starting tomorrow.
Pint + Jigger Keeps Summer Going with a New Seasonal Menu
Think fresh fruit salads, citrusy cocktails and iced Irish coffees.
At the Market: Mochi Lab
It’s the sweet treat reminiscent of potlucks at the beach and family gatherings at relatives’ houses. But this ain’t your average butter mochi.
New Craft Bakery Will Make You Rethink Bread
Christopher Sy opens Breadshop in Kaimukī soon, with artisanal breads made completely by hand.
First Look: Roy’s Beach House at Turtle Bay Resort
Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s casual beachfront restaurant boasts his signature flavors, friendly service and a laid-back ambiance that’s instant vacation.
New Kailua Bakery Uses Fresh Fruits to Make Tasty Scones With Crispy Edges
Opened in March, Mama’Nita Scones offers perfect scones, fruity iced teas and a break from your busy day.
7 Places to Get a Delicious Cup of Coffee in Downtown Honolulu
This one’s for the caffeine junkie.
First Look: Bee & Tea in Kailua
The first Hawai‘i location of this Chicago-based chain serves the unlikely combination of boba tea and bao.
HONOLULU Small Bites: 8 Happenings Worth Buzzing About
Here’s a quick-bite guide to the latest foodie news around the Islands.
You Don’t Need to Travel to Vegas to Try Celebrity Chef Michael Mina’s Food
With Stripsteak Waikīkī opening next month, the celebrity chef is offering free bites of his cuisine from a food truck today and tomorrow.
An Insider’s Guide to the Joy of Sake
Here’s how to make the most of this Friday’s Joy of Sake event at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
First Look: Over Easy in Kailua
This new brunch spot in Kailua boasts unique twists on morning classics with house-made pork sausages, fresh local eggs and creative libations.
How Carolyn Tada Portuondo Went From Toxicologist to Cake Master
The Royal Hawaiian’s executive pastry chef went from assisting in autopsies to crafting some of the most sought-after cakes in America.
Gluten-free Brazilian Cheese Bread You’ll Want To Nosh On
For Brazilians, this little pastry is known as pão de queijo. Foodies or language buffs will know that’s pronounced “pown-deh-kay-zho.” The rest of us can say cheese bread.
