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Noodles

Mian’s Spicy Cold Noodles Will Set Your Mouth Abuzz

Martha Cheng,

The Sichuan noodle shop and its sister restaurant Chengdu Taste are back for take-out and dine-in service.

Coronavirus

Try Upscale Sushi in ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace at @Sushi

Melissa Chang,

Atsushi Kumagai’s sushi bar is open for takeout and dining in at lunchtime.

This Outdoor Burger and Beer Garden Is All the Best Summer Things

Marisa Heung,

(Sponsored) No need to bust out the charcoal—Merriman’s Honolulu is offering to do the grilling for us.

Ralph Gaston, of Rusty’s Hawaiian Coffee and Isla Custom Coffees, on Presenting Himself as a Nonthreatening Black Man

Martha Cheng,

The coffee farmer talks about the culture in Pāhala, Big Island, versus in cafés in Mainland cities.

Eat Local

Sneak Peek at Foodland’s First In-Store Restaurant

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

Mahi‘ai Table opens July 15 along with Foodland Farms in Kapolei.

Maui Ku‘ia Estate: a Lahaina Cacao Farm and Hawai‘i’s Largest Chocolate Factory

Martha Cheng,

Buy Maui grown and made chocolate online, and sign up for chocolate tastings, virtual and at the Lahaina tasting room.

The Honolulu Family Behind Fukuda Seed Store First Sold Seeds to O‘ahu Gardeners 100 Years Ago

Robbie Dingeman, Photos by Aaron K. Yoshino,

When the pandemic prompted people to create or revive home gardens, this mom and pop business found ways to keep up with the growing demand for DIY food.

Neighbor Islands

A perspective on being a Black female business owner in Hawaii

Martha Cheng, HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Get Shave Ice for Only One Dollar This Month at Waiola on O‘ahu

Amanda Valiente,

Waiola Shave Ice is saying mahalo to customers with a special deal on weekdays through July.

Health Department Warns Restaurants and Bars: Take Precautions or Risk Shutdown

Robbie Dingeman,

The Hawai‘i Health Department announced it will inspect and close restaurants that aren’t maintaining physical distancing, mask-wearing and other COVID-19 precautions.