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.
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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.
Who’s Cooking for Maui—and How You Can Help
More than 15,000 fresh, hot meals are going out to Maui survivors every day. Here’s a closer look.
Made-in-Hawai‘i Treats You Can Buy Online to Help Maui
From hot sauces to coffee, fresh pineapple to kombucha, you can get these at your doorstep—and help Maui recover.
The 5 Poke Eaters You Meet in Foodland
In celebration of Foodland’s Best of HONOLULU win for Best Poke, we asked our team to share some of their favorite creative ways to enjoy Hawai‘i’s iconic dish.
These Upcoming Foodie Events Are Sending 100% of Proceeds to Maui
Everything from halo halo and mochi to prix-fixe benefit dinners, sip-and-graze events and an opening night after-party.
These Maui Restaurants Are Asking for Help for Their Workers
Around 40 Maui restaurants have set up GoFundMe campaigns for employees who lost homes. Three more need help to feed fire victims.
How You Can Help Maui Food Businesses and Workers Now
Check back as we update this roundup of who's asking for help and who's feeding evacuees, donating 100% of proceeds, collecting donations, looking for volunteers and more.
Best Loco Mocos in Hawaiʻi: Our Top 5
Our new and updated 2023 ranking: Who makes the best loco mocos in Hawai‘i?
Bing Bros Brings Jian Bing Street Food Crepes to Chinatown
Chinese-style crepes folded with eggs, veggies, wontons and meat get a storefront on North King Street.
Old-School Diners We Love: Times Coffee Shop in Kailua
On the Windward side, generations have grown up on Times’ fried rice, hamburger steak and banana pancakes.
Sushi Tacos Are Crunchy Flavor Bombs at T8ste Buds in Wai‘anae
They’ve also got aburi-torched sushi, poke bowls and wontons with spicy ‘ahi all on the Wai‘anae Coast.
Pier 38 Fish Market Lures Us with Fresh-Off-the-Boat Seafood
Fillets, sashimi, amaebi, poke kits: Much of it is landed that day by Hawai‘i’s largest seafood distributor.
July 2023: Our Top 3 Most Popular Posts About the Local Food Scene
A closer look at chicken wings, only-in-Hawai‘i Japanese delis and the mystery of oxtail and goat curry.
Near Kapa‘a Quarry, a Hidden Gem Café at Tradition Coffee Roasters
A retired firefighter’s locally roasted coffee beans are now sold around O‘ahu.
Biscuits and Gravy and Po Boys: We Love Southern Love in Kaka‘ako
Real home-style cooking comes to the heart of Kaka‘ako.
Best Bites: Café Kaila Is The Undisputed Breakfast and Brunch Queen
From cornbread waffles and stuffed French toasts to Benedicts and loco mocos, we try Kaila’s Best Bites.
August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.