2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards’ Best Buffet Goes to Plumeria Beach House
Seafood and Hawaiian food are a winning combo at the Kāhala Hotel & Resort’s beachside buffet destination.
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Hawaii's Other Coffee: Ka'u Coffee Festival, May 14-15
Ka'u on the Big Island has begun to grow world-class coffee, and it celebrates with a two-day Coffee Festival next month. You can win a trip.
Opus One Dinner, Four Seasons Maui, May 6
This counts as a special occasion. Five vintages of Opus One, at a four course dinner under the stars on an oceanfront lawn. Four Seasons Maui, May 6
Dumpling Heaven: Jin Din Rou, Honolulu
It's new, it's stylish and it's Honolulu's home for Xiao Long Bao, Shanghai Soup Dumplings. At Jin Din Rou, they even come with instructions.
Who Knew? Zippy's, Home of Local Beef
Zippy's has become a major supporter of the local beef industry, using more than 24,000 pounds of grass-fed Hawaii beef a month in burgers alone.
Coming Attractions: Hawaii Wine & Food Festival, May 20-21
We're big fans of the Hawaii Wine & Food Festival, which has three major events coming to Ko Olina in May. Plus Anne Burrell, plus music, plus swimwear fashions.
A Feast for the Eyes
Here’s how two unique and pleasant Honolulu restaurants provide a context for their menus.
Scottish Tax Day Beer Dinner?! Du Vin, downtown Honolulu, Apr. 15
We still don't understand Scottish beer taxes, but this month's Hops & Grinds beer dinner looks intriguing: Scottish beer and contemporary takes on Scottish classics.
Afterthoughts: War Stories
Visiting the USS Arizona Memorial’s new visitor center.
Lei Day for Japan: Chef Chai Chaowasaree's major fundraiser, May 1, Aloha Tower
Chef Chai Chaowasaree has pulled together a gala fundraiser for Japan, with 20 of the Islands' best chefs, wine and entertainment headlined by Kealii Reichel.
Beauty Within Reach
We asked local experts for the key details on their most requested procedures, so you can choose the one that’s right for you.
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