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Food & Dining

The Story Behind the “Swap Meet With Upgrades” That Has Become a Destination for Local Entrepreneurs Looking to Set Up (a Small) Shop

James Charisma,

All in the ‘ohana (hale).

History

The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Dairy Tales of Prized Goats

Stacey Makiya,

Here's look back at May 1921.

Local-Style Eats

Support Kupu. Eat Veggie Lau Lau and Short Rib Lau Lau

Martha Cheng,

Kupu, the nonprofit that runs youth programs in conservation and sustainability, now offers Hawaiian food and breathtaking venue.

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Food Trends

From Pizza to Lumpia: Here Are 4 Ways to Upgrade Your Birria Taco Obsession in Honolulu

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

Yes, birria tacos are still hot in Honolulu. But if you’re over the dippable, crunchy snacks (and even if you aren’t) we’re already digging these riffs on the original riff on the rustic Mexican stew.

Eating House 1849 Catch Of The Day Pc Craig Bixel

At Just $35, Eating House 1849’s Sundown Supper is a Steal

Marisa Heung,

(Sponsored) Served from 4 to 6 p.m. daily, the three-course dinner makes for a delicious, wallet-friendly alternative to your regular pau hana.

New Daily Happy Hour At Merrimans Honolulu Has Deep Fried Shrimp Poke Taro Hummus And Signature Cocktails Fish And Chips

Happy Hours & Pau Hana

New Daily Happy Hour at Merriman’s Honolulu Offers Deep-Fried Shrimp, Poke, Taro Hummus and Signature Cocktails

Katie Kenny,

Take a (very) late outdoor lunch or (very) early dinner of delicious discounted dishes and drinks in Kaka‘ako.

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Local Ingredients

Step Up Your Kitchen Game with Locally Grown and Milled Flour Power

Martha Cheng,

Local grinds: Switch out your regular flour for Hawai‘i-grown ‘ulu, kiawe and cornmeal while cooking at home.

Classes and Recipes

Streamline Weeknight Dinners with Foodland 5

HONOLULU Branded Content Team,

Foodland’s newest lineup of recipes—featuring just five ingredients—will have you in and out of the kitchen in no time.

What’s New

Try These New DIY Gelato Cakes from Kaimukī’s Via Gelato

Martha Cheng,

Tiramisu, strawberry shortcake, and even vegan chocolate and haupia gelato cakes.

Coming Soon

Barbecue Alert: Wahiawā’s Sunset Smokehouse Is Expanding to Kaka‘ako

Mari Taketa,

Fatty wagyu brisket, ribs, pork sausages and sides will have a permanent home in town this summer.

From Our Files

The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Surprising Past of Pickled Mango

Stacey Makiya,

Here in Hawai‘i, peak mango season runs from May through September, and soon we’ll be dipping our chopsticks into tubs of crunchy mango that’s been pickling in tangy, sweet, mouth-puckering juice.