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Midnight Luau from 7-eleven james nakamura

Local-Style Eats

My Midnight Lū‘au from 7-Eleven

James Nakamura,

You haven’t been dreaming. There is Hawaiian food at local 7-Eleven stores, sometimes even at midnight.

S'mores soufflé pancakes Katrina Valcourt

Breakfast/Brunch

How a Hawai‘i Restaurant Launched the Soufflé Pancake Craze

Katrina Valcourt,

Waikīkī’s Cream Pot originated the pillowy breakfast and brunch treat in 2009, long before soufflé pancakes surged in popularity.

Promotion

Big City Diner Wants to Cater Your Memorial Day or Grad Party

Marisa Heung,

Simplify your celebration with delicious to-go meal deals that feed the whole family.

What’s New

Ice Cream Pies by the Slice Are a New Thing in Chinatown

Thomas Obungen,

For pastry chef Heather Lukela, a one-time side hustle has turned into her very own pie shop.

Asato Family Sherbets li hing float series

Local-Style Eats

It’s Li Hing Float Sherbet Month at Asato Family Shop

Mari Taketa,

Since the Downtown store only opens twice a week, that means four more days to get Li Hing Melon Float, Li Hing Cola Float, Li Hing Vanilla Float and Li Hing Float.

Food & Dining

Trying Out Griddled in Waikīkī: Here’s Why We Love Their Birria Tacos

Contributing Authors,

It’s all about the balance of flavors—and sharing a space with a mochi doughnut shop doesn’t hurt, either.

Roundups

A Sushi Bar for Every Mood: Three Places Inside ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace

Mari Taketa,

Toshi Sushi, @Sushi and Kai Sushi: Which one is right for you?

Frolic’s Picks

6 O‘ahu Cafés to Get Your Art and Coffee On

Tracy Chan,

Fuel up and support local artists at these artsy coffee joints.

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.