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.
News
Chick-fil-A Kamokila to host fundraiser for River of Life Mission
On Monday, July 20, patrons of Chick-fil-A Kamokila in Kapolei can help support the local, faith-based organization, which for more than 40 years has served neighbors across Oʻahu who are experiencing homelessness, poverty and crisis. Learn more about how to participate in the upcoming Community Care Event.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJuly 17, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikīkī Beach to partner with Ladurée
The exclusive partnership will bring the French pâtisserie, known for its macarons, to Hawai‘i for the first time.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 17, 2026
The Beach House by 604 is offering a new Sunday brunch buffet
The Waiʻanae restaurant’s new Sunday brunch buffet features prime rib, crab legs and made-to-order omelets. The buffet was popular with customers for special occasions like Father’s Day, so the restaurant’s goal is to offer it every Sunday.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 16, 2026
This couple is serving up skewers and burgers with a twist
Premium wagyu is the inspiration behind Burger Ave. and Ihawan Ave., which feature gourmet burgers and street-style skewers, respectively. These businesses are run by husband-and-wife team Joshua Dein Pagtama and Enerisa Pagtama. You can find these businesses at various events across Oʻahu, including What the Truck?!
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 16, 2026
Where to find Tennessee-style barbecue in Honolulu
Bozie Jones Barbecue — with its signature red trailer on South King Street — has been serving Tennessee-style barbecue for about nearly 10 years. Owner Sean Paul Jones learned how to cook barbecue from his grandfather in Tennessee, and now serves up brisket, barbecue ribs and rib tips.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 15, 2026
First look at Liliha Bakery's new Waikīkī restaurant
The business is opening its sixth location on Oʻahu this Friday, July 17. The Waikīkī Beach Walk restaurant will be open daily and features signature dishes like fried chicken, loco moco, Coco Puffs and poi doughnuts.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 15, 2026
Aliʻi Coffee Co. is now open at Ala Moana Center
The coffee biz — which closed its Ward Centre and downtown Honolulu locations — recently opened in Ala Moana Center. The menu is the same; customers can enjoy the business’s signature cold brews and lattes. Aliʻi Coffee Co. plans to open another location soon on Monsarrat Avenue.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 15, 2026
Kamaʻāina can enjoy limited-time discounts at the Buffet at Hyatt
Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa recently updated its buffet menu to include more Island-inspired dishes. As part of the resort’s 50th anniversary celebration, kamaʻāina can enjoy 25% off at the Buffet at Hyatt from Mondays to Thursdays and 20% off on Fridays to Sundays for all of July.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 15, 2026
$1 ice cream flight cones at Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream
The Hawaiʻi Kai biz is offering limited-time specials for National Ice Cream Day this Sunday, July 19. Customers can enjoy $2 ice cream scoops, $1 flight cones and specialty flavors.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 13, 2026
Monkeypod Kitchen Waikīkī has a new late-night happy hour
The late-night happy hour menu is served daily from 9 to 11 p.m. It features the same deals as the eatery’s earlier happy hour; customers can enjoy 50% off select appetizers, $17 pizzas and discounted drinks.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 10, 2026
Hush Hush is a new speakeasy in Pint + Jigger
The speakeasy is currently open Fridays to Sundays for cocktails. The entrance is hidden in plain sight inside Pint + Jigger. The speakeasy’s menu now features a New Orleans-style theme with drinks like Sazerac, Grasshopper, and libations with absinthe.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 10, 2026
Mahalo Noodle Waikīkī offers Okinawan soba
The eatery focuses on Okinawan soba, which includes a wheat-based noodle instead of buckwheat. Other menu items include tan tan Okinawan soba and traditional seasoned rice bowls.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 09, 2026