2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: How to Build the Perfect Hawaiian Plate
For the ultimate comfort food, we turn to our Hale ‘Aina winners for Hawaiian dishes passed down through generations as well as some sweet spins on a classic favorite.
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2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: How to Build the Perfect Hawaiian Plate
For the ultimate comfort food, we turn to our Hale ‘Aina winners for Hawaiian dishes passed down through generations as well as some sweet spins on a classic favorite.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Istanbul Hawai‘i Wins Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Istanbul Hawai‘i’s homegrown Turkish recipes heal mind, body and soul.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Kapa Hale Named Best New Restaurant in Hawai‘i
It’s not easy being gold. For Keaka Lee, chef-owner of Kapa Hale, a typical week means 16-hour days, six-and-a-half days a week.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Hau Tree Restaurant at the Kaimana Beach Hotel Wins Gold for Best Outdoor Dining in Hawai‘i
Shade of the Century: Come for the tree, stay for the food.
7 Reasons to Love the Holidays at Foodland
With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, here’s how Foodland’s keeping our spirits merry and bright.
A Sneak Peek of HONOLULU’s Hale ‘Aina Chefs Dinner at Et Al.
Check out what’s on the menu for our one-night-only event on Nov. 12.
Taste Japan’s Oldest Whisky in Kaka‘ako This Weekend—for 25,000 Dollars
Bar Māze is partnering with Beam Suntory to offer its ultra rare Yamazaki 55 at an exclusive tasting event on Oct. 29 and 30.
Two-Minute Takeout: Koko I-naba Hawai‘i Kai
The opening menu is small, but this new outpost is serving up some of your favorite bowls from the original Restaurant I-naba.
You’re Invited to an Exclusive Dinner with Hau Tree at the Kaimana Beach Hotel Waikīkī
As part of our Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series, we’re celebrating 2021’s Gold winner for Best Outdoor Dining with an exclusive culinary experience on Nov. 4 featuring cocktail pairings by a veteran mixologist.
You’re Invited to an Exclusive Dinner with Et Al. at KĀHALA MKT.
As part of our 2021 Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series, our Silver winner for Best New Restaurant will offer an exclusive culinary experience on Nov. 12.
Highway Inn: A Family Legacy That’s Still Going Strong
More than 70 years later, the family-owned business still has a special place in our hearts and stomachs.
Best Bites: Comfort Food Made from Scratch at 12th Avenue Grill
From local beef burgers on house-baked buns to complete meals for two, Kaimukī’s American bistro provides the wholesome comfort we all crave.
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