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Head to your nearest store to celebrate the holidays, local style.
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Istanbul Hawai‘i’s Holiday Menu Adds a Delightful Turkish Twist to Your Favorite Seasonal Dishes
Indulgent dishes and sides, which feature elevated takes on classic festive flavors, evoke the warmth and joy of holidays in the Mediterranean.
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Aaron Biolos, formerly known for his WeirDoughs sandwiches, now crafts towering sandwiches in Kaimukī.
Here’s to 4 Pop-Up Holiday Bars and a Christmas Bar Crawl
Seriously jolly places with custom cocktails, themed mugs, tinsel galore and Butterbeer, of course.
Texas de Brazil Brings a Meaty New AYCE to Ala Moana Center
Hawai‘i’s first Brazilian steakhouse offers all-you-can-eat churrasco-style grilled meats, a salad bar and hearty sides.
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Sachi MacLachlan was looking for connection when she launched Little Vessels on Instagram during the pandemic. She found it among neighbors on a small corner in Kaimukī.
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