La Bettola Is the New Italian Hot Spot in Waikīkī
It’s also the home of the OG uni pasta and good family-style portions next to the aquarium at ‘Alohilani Resort.
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Waiāhole Poi Factory Is Expanding to Windward Mall
Fresh poi, beef lū‘au and Sweet Lady of Waiāhole are coming to the mall food court in October.
Beer Lab Just Opened a Beer Garden and Poke Counter on Beretania
It’s the fourth location for this growing craft beer microchain.
Finally, Amazing Jerk Chicken and Oxtail at Downtown’s New Irie Jerk
Come for the jerk chicken, stay for the curried goat.
There’s a New Japanese Food Hall Inside This Waikīkī Grocery Store
The Japan inside Mitsuwa at International Market Place has six new eateries hawking ramen, yakitori, wagyu, musubi, uni and tempura.
What to Eat During September’s Okinawan Feastival in Honolulu
Not the festival, the FEASTival: 28 eateries continue the celebration of all foods Okinawan with special dishes until Sept. 18.
The Local General Store Brings Meats and Sweets Under One Roof
At The Local General Store, locally sourced pastries meet the island’s only all-local, full-service butcher counter.
The Secret Ingredient to Being Restaurateurs of the Year
It’s not just the food—Restaurateurs of the Year Robynne Maii and Chuck Bussler are committed to supporting the local industry and workers.
Kampai at the Pier: Nami Kaze Is the Best New Restaurant of 2023
HONOLULU editors unanimously agree—Jason Peel’s Nami Kaze is Hawai‘i’s Best New Restaurant.
Tali’s Bagels Brings a Taste of New York to Honolulu
These New York style bagels and bialys leave us verklempt.
What You’ll Feast on at the 40th Annual Hale ‘Aina Celebration
Koji marinated short ribs, decadent desserts and more from a variety of Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants.
Get Sum at Hawai‘i Dim Sum and Seafood Restaurant 聚賢酒樓
The new Chinatown restaurant serves up classic, comforting dim sum.
When You Go to Maui (But Not West Maui), These Restaurants Are Waiting
Fourteen of our favorite places across the Valley Isle.
Dear Lahaina Restaurants, Bars, Snack Shops and Food Trucks
From the depths of shock and grief, you’ve been thanking everyone for their support. Now it’s our turn to thank you.
An Ode to Lahaina’s Beer Scene
Maui lost two breweries. Now a third is organizing 650 others around the world in a massive fundraiser for survivors.
The Many Ways Honolulu Showed Up to Support Maui
From bento and bake sales to shopping made-in-Maui goods and dining out, we can all support Maui wildfire relief efforts in our own way.
Havens Maui Has Been Feeding Maui 500 Meals a Day With One Stove
Zach Sato is also still running his saimin and burger stand and truck. He tells us what it’s been like for the last nine days.
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August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.