Insider’s Guide to Eating Local on Maui
Reposting Maui chef Kyle Kawakami’s list of 16 small local food businesses worth visiting across the Valley Isle.
Cheap Eats
Where They Are Now: Lahaina Restaurants, Bars, Snack Shops and Food Trucks
We reached out to nearly 80 places for updates a year after the Maui fires.
The Maui Wildfires, A Year Later: Part 1
We follow up with Lahaina wildfire survivors—husband-and-wife restaurateurs and a Hawaiian cultural practitioner—to see how they’re faring.
Welcome Back, Koholā! A Brewery Destroyed in Last Year’s Fire Reopens
Now in South Maui’s Wailea, Koholā is back in business as a taproom with a new restaurant.
The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at 2024’s Poke Fest East Is ...
Fifteen new poke creations, one King of Poke Fest East. And the poke that reigned supreme wasn’t ‘ahi.
In Kahului, Balai Pata Is a Celebration of Filipino Fare
Crispy pata, malunggay noodles and shrimp ukoy attest to Maui chef Joey Macadangdang’s resilience.
The Prime Rib Club Is My New Favorite (Supper) Club
Vintage Cave alums start a pop-up series to offer the prime rib service of their dreams.
Alan Wong’s Favorite Healthy, Local Snacks for Kids (and Grownups)
Acclaimed chef Alan Wong offers tasty suggestions to spruce up your family home cooking.
Guide to O‘ahu Bon Dance Food: August 2024
The latest temple-by-temple guide to hamburger curry, fried noodles, KC Waffle Dogs and more from Makiki to Waipahu to Mililani.
My 7 Favorite Fried Chicken Wings on O‘ahu That Aren’t KFC
Put aside the Korean fried chicken: Here’s our classic roundup of other wings to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day on July 29.
Where Are They Now? Restaurants from Ke‘eaumoku Street
Newly updated: Chogajip and En Hakkore are the latest eateries to resurface after the January 2021 closure of the Ke‘eaumoku super block.
Honolulu’s Most Over-the-Top, Caffeinated Korean Shaved Ice Is Back
En Hakkore Café from Ke‘eaumoku’s old 88 Pal Pal reopens in Palama Supermarket on Makaloa Street.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Crunch and Savory-Sweet at Kapa Hale
More upscale deals: Happy hour at Kāhala’s Kapa Hale is not to be missed.
What Are the Most Popular Dishes and Treats at Liliha Bakery?
Old diners never go away (if we’re lucky): This classic reveals different top sellers at each Liliha Bakery location.
All the New Poke Coming to Aug. 3rd Poke Fest East at Kāhala Mall
The island’s biggest and best collection of poke is headed to town on Saturday, Aug. 3, with free admission.
Reader Top 5 Meaty Fried Rice: The Sequel
Kyle Tatsumoto has now tried 100 meaty fried rices around O‘ahu—and has updated his Reader Top 5 ranking.
6 Favorite Places to Try Vietnamese Iced Coffee on O‘ahu
Where to find authentic or nontraditional cà phê sữa đá to switch up your coffee routine.
August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.