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This sourdough pizza business has a second location
Jax Wood Fired Pizza, known for its pizzas made from a sourdough starter, just opened its second location at Shark’s Cove. The new location has more seating and space, and the business looks forward to doing more community events.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 06, 2025
This Italian chophouse added new dishes to its dinner menu
CINO Hawaiʻi recently revamped its dinner menu with new appetizers and entrees. Feast on uni and ikura with horseradish panna cotta, Diver scallops, a meaty lamb shank and a cheesy pasta dish that features an impressive presentation.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 04, 2025
Going green: New mobile matcha business on Oʻahu
Green Times Matcha originated as a mobile matcha cart that opened this summer. Business owner Jinie Ho — who recently graduated from high school — uses her barista skills to create unique options like earl grey matcha lattes and matcha-gatos.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 03, 2025
Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice just opened in Waikīkī
The new store on Seaside Avenue is the business’s 15th location — and fourth one on Oʻahu. Its grand opening celebration will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 4, complete with a blessing and hula performance.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 03, 2025
New noodle shop open in Kailua
Sunset Noodle House is a new Japanese-fusion eatery that recently opened in Kailua. The eatery offers donburi, combo meals and ramen — including a beefy short rib ramen.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 02, 2025
Sauce boss: Aloha Sauced is open in downtown Honolulu
The business, which started out as a hot sauce company, is known for sauces like Majah Flavah, Maui Owie, and BBQ Bruddah. Its sauces are currently being featured in season 28 of the popular talk show “Hot Ones.”
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 01, 2025
10 things to do this weekend: Friday, Oct. 3, to Sunday, Oct. 5
From the final shows of the musical “Come from Away” to the arrival of a second location of Paris Baguette, here are 10 things happening on Oʻahu this weekend.
Katie HellandOctober 01, 2025
Aloha Tofu Factory is selling tofu for 75 cents on Oct. 2
To celebrate Aloha Tofu Day, the biz is selling its soft tofu and firm tofu for 75 cents each. This deal is from 7 a.m. to noon at the factory on Thursday, Oct. 2 only; limit five per person.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 01, 2025
Paris Baguette just opened its second Honolulu location
The bakery café celebrated the grand opening of its second Oʻahu location today at Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa. Starting Oct. 1, the café will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 30, 2025
Chinatown 808’s annual Mid-Autumn Festival is coming this Saturday
Chinatown 808 is celebrating harvest season on Oct. 4 with this all-day, family-friendly event, presented by Hawaiʻi National Bank Foundation. Attendees can look forward to a lantern parade, cultural performances, a variety of festival dishes and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 30, 2025
Tonkatsu @ Honolulu just launched a new breakfast menu
The eatery, known for its Nagoya-style deep-fried pork cutlet, offers an onigiri breakfast on Mondays to Wednesdays and Fridays.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 30, 2025
Get ready to ‘shell’-abrate: Crab Fest is coming to Dixie Grill
The ‘Aiea eatery’s annual Crab Fest is coming Oct. 1 to 31. The restaurant is bringing in Pacific Northwest Dungeness crab and king crab specifically for the festival. Dixie Grill is also celebrating its 25th anniversary with weekly specials during October.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 29, 2025
Inari Factory has $1.50 inari bombs and hand rolls
Inari Factory, located in the food court of Don Quijote Kāheka, is celebrating its 1.5-year anniversary with $1.50 deals. This offer ends Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 27, 2025
Celebrate National Coffee Day with these buzz-worthy deals
National Coffee Day is coming up Monday, Sept. 29. These discounts and deals ensure you have a ‘brew’-tiful day.
Kady Pascual & Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 27, 2025
Prost! Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room Kapolei just launched its Oktoberfest specials
Feast on specialty beers, German-style poutine and bratwurst until mid-October.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 26, 2025
Tūtū’s Place by Highway Inn is a new cafe at Bishop Museum
The new cafe is inspired by traditions passed down from kūpuna, and emphasizes comfort, hospitality and family recipes. You’ll find some of Highway Inn’s signature dishes — including that famous Hawaiian plate with kālua pig — along with cafe exclusives.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 26, 2025
Budget Bites: $9.99 jajangmyeon for a limited time
Korean-Chinese eatery Hong Yeon celebrated its opening on Sept. 10. As part of its grand opening special, the restaurant is offering its popular jajangmyeon for $9.99 until the end of the month.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 25, 2025
Merriman’s Honolulu now offers weekend brunch
The Ward Village extended its brunch specials to both Saturdays and Sundays. Feast on smoked salmon eggs Benedicts, wagyu loco mocos and mimosa flights — plus, the eatery’s full lunch and dessert menus are still available.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 25, 2025
Ochos Latin Vibes brings Mexican and Peruvian cuisine to Kapahulu
The biz features tacos and burritos, along with Peruvian-style ceviche.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 25, 2025
Mama Guava is Chinatown’s new Filipino-inspired pop-up
The pop-up, located in the former space of The Pig & The Lady, is opening the first week of October for lunch only. Chef/owner Monique Cadavona explains the menu is based on what she likes to eat and cook, along with both Hawaiʻi and New York influences.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 24, 2025
Budget Bites: Discounted Hokkaido uni for a limited time
Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera’s uni festival is Friday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 28. The special menu features discounts on premium Hokkaido uni.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 23, 2025
Sachi Sweets offers savory bentos along with souffle cheesecakes
The Mōʻiliʻili cafe offers a variety of bento and a special menu on Tuesdays. The Tuesday menu includes musubi, gyu don, and egg salad and katsu sandos.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 22, 2025
Café VNTG is tucked away within a furniture warehouse
The café — pronounced “vintage” without the vowels — offers a community space combined with coffee, matcha and Brazilian-inspired beverages.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 19, 2025
Shake Shack is opening its first Hawaiʻi location
Shake Shack is partnering with Hawaiʻi-based company Union MAK corporation to bring the first Shack to Oʻahu in 2027.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 19, 2025