The Owners of Giovedì, the 2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards’ Best New Restaurant, Are Unapologetically Themselves
The folks at Giovedì spent years working for others before branching out on their own—and now they’re bringing home gold.
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Authentic Hawaiian Food: Kaumakapili Church's 40th Anniversary Luau, July 16
Looking for an authentic luau? Kaumakapili Church in Kalihi has been doing its luau for 40 years. Great Hawaiian food, prepared with love, available for takeout.
Chinatown With Chef Chai Chaowasaree
Shopping in Honolulu's Chinatown is always an adventure, especially with Chef Chai and a video crew in tow.
NEWS: Chef Colin Hazama returns to Sheraton Waikiki
Colin Hazama, one of Hawaii's most promising young local chefs, has returned from Kauai, where he was chef at Kauai Grill.
New: Broadway Seafood & Oyster Bar, Honolulu
Oysters! The new Broadway has good oysters and plenty. After that though ... you can always kill a vampire.
THIS SUNDAY: Alan Wong joins Biting Commentary on TV
Biting Commentary goes to the farm with Alan Wong and then cooks in his kitchen. KGMB, Sunday, 6/26, 2:30 p.m. PLUS VIDEO LINK TO LAST WEEK'S EPISODE.
Cool Bar on Maui: Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman, Wailea
It's a great looking bar, the cocktail menu is exceptional, and there are ahi poke tacos. What more could you want in a Maui watering hole?
COMING ATTRACTIONS: Honu by Mark Ellman, Lahaina, Maui
One of Maui's best restaurateurs is opening the restaurant he's always wanted, a seafood shack right on the water.
Afterthoughts: How's My Driving?
Forget these “suspensions pending investigations.” I’d rather see some bad drivers frog-marched out of TheBus’ headquarters.
Heeia Kea Pier: Locally-Sourced and Styled
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay: Locally sourced, and still local-style, at Heeia Kea Pier.
Taste of Wailea: 13 Maui Eateries in One Great Spot
Don't get to sample enough Maui restaurants? Try Taste of Wailea. Dinner from 13 restaurants—and a double feature.
NEW on Maui: Gannon's
If you haven't heard, Bev Gannon, of Haliimaile General Store, has a new Maui restaurant, Gannon's, with a great view.
