A New Coffee Culture
As coffee trends more scientific and sustainable worldwide, new cafés and carts in Honolulu are turning the drink fun and personal. Here’s a taste of our coffee world today.
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All the Food You’ll Eat at This Saturday’s Filipino Fiesta
Flores de Mayo and Filipino Fiesta returns with a rice-inspired theme plus games, live performances and a balut-eating contest.
Yakitori Torishin Brings New Luxe Omakase to Kaka‘ako. Is It Worth It?
Torishin’s New York flagship held a Michelin star for 7 years. Now, it’s Honolulu’s only yakitori omakase.
Dine-In and Takeout Menus for Mother’s Day on O‘ahu
How to pamper Mom on Sunday, May 10? Start your browsing with 50-plus menus and keep checking back as we add more.
In Their Words: Cyrus and Guy Tamashiro on the End of Tamashiro Market
The view from the other side of the poke counter as the April 30 closing nears.
CookSpace Hawai‘i Returns for Summer Classes With Cookbook Authors
First up, donabe cooking with Naoko Takei Moore on April 25, followed by Laotian cuisine and then Hawai‘i chef Sheldon Simeon.
Best of HONOLULU and Best of HONOLULU Family 2026
The results are in for our annual awards, which recognize the best of the city. Read more about the winners in our July/August issue and HONOLULU Family this fall.
All Our Favorite Tonkatsu in Honolulu
Crunchy breaded crusts that give way to tender, juicy pork? Yes, please!
Pewa by Pono Potions is Chinatown’s New Bar, Lounge, Bistro and Brunch Spot
Pono Potions expands with a Hawaiiana-forward presence in the old Du Vin space.
How to Help People Impacted by the Kona Low Storm Flooding
Where to donate, volunteer and contribute to fundraisers as well as resources for those affected by the floods.
Your Insider Guide to the 2026 ‘Iolani Fair
Join the fun April 17–18 with gourmet fair food, thrill rides, carnival games and more.
Ramen on a Rainy Night at Kāhala’s New Broth Bar
The city’s newest ramen shop brings tonkotsu and house-made noodles to a spot behind Kāhala Mall.
Alan Wong’s Opens in The Kāhala Today
More than 5 years after closing his landmark King Street restaurant, the legendary chef is back with a menu of classics.
Broke da Mouth: Da Spam Power Rankings
One throwback to da time Hawai‘i’s new Poet Laureate wen rank 15 flavors of Spam. Which one wen reign supreme?
Easter Menus From All Over O‘ahu
All kinds of options for brunch, dinner and pretty pastel treats from restaurants and eateries this Easter weekend.
What Jason Peel Is Bringing to Diamond Head Market & Grill
The former chef-owner of Nami Kaze is rolling out ambitious projects at the longtime neighborhood eatery.
Foodflash: Sherbet Wiz Neale Asato Is Hawai‘i’s Sole Finalist in This Year’s James Beard Awards
Winners will be announced in June.
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