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Giovedi Main Course Gray Snapper Credit Thomas Obungen

What’s New

Giovedi, A New Pop-up Italian Restaurant with Asian Sensibilities

Thomas Obungen,

The team that opened Mad Bene pops up in Kaka‘ako with a rotating $95 prix fixe menu.

What’s New

Nami Kaze’s New Izakaya Style Dinner Is One of Honolulu’s Best

Martha Cheng,

Pier 38’s seafood and vegetable focused restaurant, previously only open for brunch, debuts an equally playful, creative dinner.

Banyan Tree Kapalua Pan Con Tomate Credit Thomas Obungen 08 Thomas Obungen

Neighbor Islands

Dinner at Kapalua’s Banyan Tree Is Not Your Average Date Night

Maria Burke,

A revamped menu of bold flavors balanced with a tranquil dining experience overlooking Honokahua Bay makes Banyan Tree at the Ritz-Carlton Maui worth the drive.

Mugen Aohata Gnocchi Credit Melissa Chang

What’s New

Mugen Waikīkī Adds Heart to Luxury with Its New Spring Menu

Maria Burke,

Jason Yamaguchi’s new menu celebrates spring in 11 lively courses fit for a special occasion.

Chefs

Fine Dining on the Beach: Here’s a Taste of Maui’s Reimagined Pacific’o

Maria Burke,

A new chef, new partners and a new menu usher in a serious glow up for the iconic Lahaina farm-to-table destination.

What’s New

Osso Buco in Waimānalo: Kalapawai Cafe Changes Up a Sleepy Dinner Scene

Maria Burke,

Find coffee and sandwiches by day and dishes like osso buco and panzanella salad by night at the local chain’s newest eatery.

Roundups

Three 50 Dollar-ish Full Steak Dinners in Honolulu Right Now

Frolic Hawai‘i Team,

You might have to eat a little early, but these meaty meals are worth a late-afternoon splurge.

What’s New

MW Restaurant Reopens Today at a New Location in Kaka‘ako Across From the Blaisdell Center

Mari Taketa, Christi Young,

Upstairs, it’s upscale new MW; downstairs, it’s chic-casual Artizen Café. Here’s an upstairs-downstairs taste.

Frolic Hawai‘i

Honolulu Skewer House’s New Locale Has a New Twist: DIY Tabletop Grilling

Thomas Obungen,

After a long closure, the Chinese barbecue restaurant has reopened in a new spot on Kapahulu.

Noodles

Find 12 Vietnamese Noodle Soups on Piggy Smalls’ New Menu

Mari Taketa,

The Kaka‘ako hot spot just reopened with a new chef and revamped brunch and dinner lineups.

whole shrimp rim a plate of chorizo and shrimp fettucine

Vegetarian/Vegan

Here’s Why Kapa Hale Is One of Honolulu’s Most Exciting New Restaurants

Thomas Obungen,

Keaka Lee’s first restaurant fuses elements of Hawaiian, local, modern American and global.

What’s New

Find Detroit- and Brooklyn-Style Pizzas at Chinatown’s New Slice Shop

Thomas Obungen,

Pizza Mamo’s American-style pies are unique on O‘ahu.

How to Buffet

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

I remember the first time I felt sick after over indulging at a buffet. In retrospect, I made two grave mistakes: 1. I didn't eat anything all day (rationale: I was trying to "save room"), and 2. I tried to drink…

Ethel’s Grill expands … to Hawaii Kai

Thomas Obungen,

This location has since closed. Anyone who has been to the original Ethel’s Grill in Kalihi Kai knows it has been there forever. As in decades. And only there. So when I saw that Ethel’s second generation – daughter Minaka…

Win dinner for 2 at International Market Place

Frolic Hawai‘i,

Sponsored A rendering of the Grand Lanai. Excited about the newly reimagined International Market Place? We sure are, especially for the rooftop Grand Lanai featuring chef-driven and Michelin-starred restaurants like Eating House 1849, Stripsteak, Yauatcha and more. We’re giving away…