Food & Dining

Hawai‘i Cuisine: Food, Flavors, and Local Favorites

Exploring all your favorite Island dining, from cheap eats to high-end. Craving omakase? We’ve got you covered. Shave ice? Sure thing! Loco moco? Like we’d forget! We’ve got heaping bowls of poke, and acai. You’ll find pau hana deals, foodie cocktails and delicious mocktails. Of course, none of that would be possible without the chefs, bakers, and mixologists you’ll meet here. We also take you to the Hawai‘i farms that fuel our farm-to-table movement.

Arancino at The Kāhala has a new tableside tiramisu experience

This location-exclusive experience features an elevated tiramisu presentation. Plus, now’s your chance to try the Italian eatery’s new summer dishes.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 14, 2025

Canadian restaurant chain set to open its first Hawai‘i location

Earls Kitchen + Bar will open in Waikīkī in October. In the meantime, the restaurant is looking to fill a lot of jobs.

Stephanie SalmonsAugust 13, 2025

New poke and sushi shop now open in Māpunapuna

Souza’s Fish House, which started as a seafood catering company, is now open in the former Kau Kau Grill restaurant space. Its new daily menu features sashimi donburi and poke — and local-style plates are coming soon.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 13, 2025

Meant to BE: This coffee trailer is worth the drive to West Oʻahu

BE. owners Cody and Kaitie Miyashiro-Carvalho created their business to be a space where “kamaʻaina and kanaka can find BElonging.” Plus — find out what they’re bringing to this year’s Made in Hawaiʻi Festival.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 12, 2025

Texas de Brazil is starting a new $1 mimosa brunch special

This $1 mimosa deal starts Aug. 16 at the all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse. Plus, kamaʻāina can score a 20% discount on Tuesdays from 5 to 9 p.m.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 11, 2025

Mariposa’s new executive chef revamps its Sunset Lounge experience

Starting this week, the Sunset Lounge is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with live music, a new menu and scenic sunset views. Returning executive chef Marc Freiberg shares more about the updated menu.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 11, 2025

Dipped by Dee is bringing signature dipped delights to Made in Hawaiʻi Festival

Business owner Daniela Fry gives us an update on her second store in Las Vegas, the newest dipped treats, and what to expect at the 31st annual Made in Hawaiʻi Festival.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 08, 2025

The Hawaiʻi United Okinawa Association’s 43rd Okinawan Festival is coming

Early admission tickets are available for pre-sale starting Aug. 8 at 8 a.m., but general admission tickets will still be available for purchase at the door. This year’s festival on Aug. 30 and 31 commemorates the 125th anniversary of Okinawan immigration to Hawaiʻi.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 08, 2025

Diamond Bakery’s new school snack features ʻulu

Aloha State Daily recently toured the iconic cracker and cookie manufacturer’s Honolulu factory during the production of its animal crackers made with local breadfruit and honey for school cafeterias statewide. Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative and FLIK808 are key partners for this initiative.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosAugust 07, 2025

Discounted donburi during lunch at Doraku Sushi Kakaʻako

This location-exclusive offer features discounts on spicy lobster, rib-eye and toro-taku donburi until Sept. 30.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 07, 2025

Budget Bites: Fresh Bites’ Thirsty Thursday special

On Thursdays only, the Moʻiliʻili-based café is offering $1.99 lattes. You can also take advantage of its $2.99 matcha latte special on Matcha Mondays.