Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Nature Waikīkī Goes Beyond Farm to Table
Nae Ogawa, chef of the gold-winning restaurant, shares her deep love for the natural world in her cuisine.
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Chef Colin Hazama Believes Lavish Dining Is Passé
Formerly at the Royal Hawaiian, the Hawai‘i chef now serves upscale comfort food at farmers markets and events with his C4 Table.
Is Kamukura the Best Food Court Ramen in Honolulu?
Osaka’s Kamukura Ramen debuts its exceptional “healthy” consommé ramen at Ala Moana Center this week.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for June 16–22, 2022
Celebrate Dad this weekend, indulge in a Monet-inspired afternoon tea, start your summer reading and more this weekend on O’ahu.
10 Local Ocean-Friendly Restaurants on O‘ahu to Try Now
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.
Hawai‘i’s Oldest Restaurants Are Still ‘Ono After All These Years
They serve the ultimate old-school comfort foods that are woven into our childhoods. Here are some of those places that have been feeding us for more than 60 years.
Upstairs Hawai‘i Pairs Two of Japan’s Best Under One Roof
It’s the only spot to get Sushi Sho’s glistening bara chirashi bowl and back it up with Hachibei’s jidori chicken and a hefty sake list.
Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—locally-made light beer to locally-grown açaí, sushi cake to soufflé pancakes, sherbet to taro doughnuts—all so you can live better in Honolulu.
Heyday Throws It Back with Groovy Cocktails and Bites in Waikīkī
Schnitzel, shrimp toast and boozy cocktails headline a menu that’ll have you swinging your feet at the bar.
Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Services on O‘ahu
We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—book club to cat café, day spa to barbershop, hardware store to car rental—all so you can live better in Honolulu.
Editor’s Page: This Year’s Hale ‘Aina Awards Is A Celebration of Perseverance
When it comes to our dining industry, we can all bring something to the table.
Pig & the Lady’s New Menu Restores Its Flavor Bomb Heights
It’s the Chinatown restaurant’s first menu overhaul in nearly a year and a half.
Alan Wong Talks About the Difficult Decision to Close His Restaurant
In November, Hawai‘i’s legendary chef decided to close his signature restaurant on King Street, one that earned dozens of awards, served a president, and trained and inspired a whole new generation of chefs.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 14, 2021.
Foodie Finds: More Eateries To Discover at Ward Village
There’s a growing list of globally inspired eateries to enjoy throughout the neighborhood’s three distinct districts.
Merriman’s Honolulu is Bringing Culinary Creativity to the Table
Enjoy unique daily dishes inspired by just-delivered local produce.
Our Go-To: The Best Takeout Dishes for Potluck Parties and Picnics on O‘ahu
With Memorial Day coming up, we polled 13 committed eaters at Frolic and HONOLULU Magazine for their top picks.
When it Comes to Survival During the Pandemic, Everything’s on the Table for These Hawai‘i Restaurants
For 15 years, Hawai‘i’s reputation as a food destination soared. Then COVID-19 came. During shutdowns and visitor fall-off, Hawai‘i’s chefs and restaurateurs have been scrambling to stay afloat and thinking about what lies ahead.
‘Ahi Assassins Is Back—You’ll Find Their Poke at He‘eia Pier
Lunatic, Hawaiian, spicy and shoyu ‘ahi poke are now at the plate lunch counter on Kaneohe Bay.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-March 4, 2021
Photo: Courtesy of Sea Life Park Sea Life Park Opens Almost a year after it closed, the park in Waimānalo is finally reopening this weekend. The new rules will sound familiar: masks will be required for everyone 2 years and…
Dine-In and Takeout Menus in Honolulu for Valentine’s Day 2021
Shrimp cocktails, filet mignon, sweets for your sweetheart: We’ve gathered nearly 50 O‘ahu options right here.
Side Street Inn is Local Comfort Food at Its Best
Nearly three decades later, the restaurant is still a local icon.
Hau Tree Is Now a Chris Kajioka Restaurant. Here’s a Taste
Waikīkī’s longtime beachside favorite gets a facelift and a modern, upscaled menu by Hawai‘i’s hottest chef.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: January 20–26, 2021
One hidden Italian restaurant and two popular attractions reopen, a special evening with an award-winning chef, a couple of charity events and an exclusive short story round out the end of a rainy week in Honolulu.
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