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Hawai‘i International Film Festival

HIFF’s Eat.Drink.Film Series Brings Foodie Movies to Your Screen

Mari Taketa, Maria Burke,

From June 10 to 20, watch and rewatch food-focused feature films, documentaries and shorts at home.

Cheap Eats

Hawai‘i’s New General Store: Our 9 Favorite Items at Our Local 7-Eleven

Martha Cheng,

Every 7-Eleven Hawai‘i store carries about 100 to 120 items in the fresh food department alone, on top of an assortment of packaged chips, snacks and candies.

Filipino

Adobo Burnt Ends, Kare Kare Surf and Turf and Filipino-Tiki Cocktails: Filipino Food Week Is Now

Martha Cheng,

More than 20 restaurants across the state are participating in Filipino Food Week from June 6 to 12.

Foodie Finds: More Eateries To Discover at Ward Village

HONOLULU Branded Content Team,

There’s a growing list of globally inspired eateries to enjoy throughout the neighborhood’s three distinct districts.

Holey Grail Doughnuts Credit Thomas Obungen

Things To Do

Delicious Deals to Celebrate National Doughnut Day June 4 on O‘ahu

Maria Burke,

You doughnut want to miss these fun and tasty ways to celebrate this iconic treat.

Local Businesses

‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Vendor Spotlight: Fat Cheeks and Garibaldi’s Hawai‘i

James Charisma,

Here’s the story of a chef from Harlem who moved to Hawai‘i to cook Italian food in honor of his great aunt and uncle.

Tlaxcalli Churro Bread Pudding Credit Maria Burke

Chinatown

Find Tlaxcalli’s Homestyle Mexican Fare in the Heart of Chinatown

Maria Burke,

Don't come looking for Tex-Mex: What you'll find instead is a homestyle Mexican oasis.

Merrimans Honolulu Wagyu Umami Burger Fries

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Merriman’s Honolulu is Bringing Culinary Creativity to the Table

Marisa Heung,

Enjoy unique daily dishes inspired by just-delivered local produce.

Frolic Events

And the Fan Favorite Winner of Frolic’s 2021 Poke Fest Is ...

Frolic Hawai‘i,

You came to our drive-thru Poke Fest on Saturday, you ate, you voted. Now see who won the fan favorite poll for best poke!

Food Trends

The Haute Cuisine Chef and His Haute Gummy Bears

Mari Taketa,

Colin Hazama brings years at the top of the culinary scene to bear in his hit gummy bear series.

Local-Style Eats

Our Go-To: The Best Takeout Dishes for Potluck Parties and Picnics on O‘ahu

Frolic Hawai‘i,

With Memorial Day coming up, we polled 13 committed eaters at Frolic and HONOLULU Magazine for their top picks.

Local Businesses

‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Spotlight: Allegrini Mozzarella

James Charisma,

Despite multiple lockdowns and travel restrictions limiting tourists, local businesses at Ward Village’s ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace persevered through (a very long) 2020. Here’s the story of a cheese importer hoping to open a wine bar.