Dining
First Look: Kapispa Kapi‘olani Spaghetti House, a New Japanese Restaurant
Angelo Pietro meets the Olive Garden—Japanese-Italian cuisine with an unlimited salad bar.
Taste Test: We Tried (Almost) Every Dish on the Dim Sum Menu at Tim Ho Wan in Waikīkī
The Cantonese dim sum empire began as a tiny hole-in-the-wall diner in a bustling neighborhood in Hong Kong. But despite its global popularity today, the menu has barely changed from the days of Tim Ho Wan’s humble beginning.
Jon Matsubara Serves “Refined Grinds” at One of Honolulu’s Hottest New Restaurants
For roughly a decade, chef Jon Matsubara opened other people’s restaurants while trying unsuccessfully to open his own. Now, Matsubara is in the kitchen of one of the most buzzable new eateries in town—and it’s finally his.
First Look: Hana Koa Brewing Co.: Kaka‘ako’s Newest Brewery and Largest Taproom
Find 15 different beers on tap at this new local spot.
First Look: Chopchop Rotisserie, a New Restaurant in Waikīkī by 12th Ave Grill’s Kevin Hanney
The focus is more on the “chopchop” than the rotisserie.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 11 Best Healthy-ish Vegetarian Dishes on O‘ahu
Whether you’re a vegan, a vegetarian or trying to lessen your meat consumption, your restaurant experience should not have to suffer. From sushi to hot pot to pasta, here are our team’s top spots for vegan and vegetarian meals.
Don e Don: A Korean Restaurant with Unrivaled Pork Dishes
Despite the name change (from Ham Ji Park), you can still find the famous grilled pork spareribs.
Best of Biting Commentary 2019: Editor’s Favorites
In case you missed them: 10 of my favorite Biting Commentary stories of 2019.
The Most-Read Dining Stories of 2019 From HONOLULU Magazine’s Food Blog
First looks at O‘ahu’s newly opened restaurants, festive holiday brunches and pop-ups, Hawai‘i-specific dining tips, staff picks and an article about McDonald’s fried apple pies that went viral: Here are your favorite Biting Commentary blog posts of 2019.
13 Can’t-Miss New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Honolulu to Kick off 2020
Whether your ideal way of ringing in the new decade is mingling in cocktail attire, rolling the dice at a casino night-themed party, or treating yourself to a three-course dinner, we have you covered with these 13 New Year’s Eve options.
First Look: Ya-Ya’s Chophouse and Seafood, a New Steakhouse in Kaka‘ako
The owners of Uncle Bo’s Pūpū Bar and Grill open a steakhouse specializing in prime meats.
First Look: 7 Things We Like about Foodland’s First Eatery including Fresh Poke, Cocktails and Hot Food with a Local Twist
Redfish Poke Bar in Kaka‘ako offers a hipster take on grabbing a meal, an adult beverage and even a poke bowl to take home.
