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Chick-fil-A has new chicken & waffles sandwiches for a limited time
The sweet-and-savory sandwich — which debuted on National Waffle Day — is available at Chick-fil-A locations nationwide until Nov. 14, while supplies last. Chick-fil-A also has two new s’mores-inspired desserts.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 28, 2026
New drink collaboration to make you say, Das' how
Comedian Tumua Tuinei talks about the coffee that kept him going when he started his career doing stand-up at Blue Note Hawaiʻi. Now, Honolulu Coffee Co. has created a drink inspired by his current national tour, “Dasʻ How,” which has stops on Maui and Kauaʻi next month.
Katie HellandAugust 28, 2026
Bar Leather Apron, BirdyGo! pop up at MĀZE
Both businesses — located in Topa Financial Center — have been closed for about one month, due to a water leak in the building. Bar Leather Apron is popping up at MĀZE on Mondays and Tuesdays; customers can enjoy a casual, standing bar cocktail experience. BirdyGo! will be offering grilled chicken bentos at MĀZE, available for pre-order and pick-up.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 27, 2026
Diamond Head Drip now has a new location
The business features specialty coffee and was designed to serve the Kāhala/Diamond Head community. The business recently found a permanent spot and pops up in the Lotus Honolulu parking lot.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 27, 2026
Shibu’s Kauaʻi is serving up fresh poke in Līhu‘e
The business — formerly known as Poipu Poke Shack — opened earlier this year within Tip Top Motel, Cafe & Bakery. Owned by Jana Oshita and Cody Shibukawa, Shibu’s Kauaʻi is known for its fresh poke and sushi, made with fresh ‘ahi.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 26, 2026
Himalayan Kitchen has a new spot in Windward Oʻahu
The eatery moved from its former location at 600 Kailua Road to the space vacated by Tokoname Sushi Bar & Restaurant. The eatery has been open for about two months. Himalayan Kitchen is known for its Nepali and Indian cuisine, and this location features a variety of lunch specials.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 26, 2026
Waikīkī late-night spot Sidequest revamped its food menu
The sports bar — located in the Waikīkī Monarch Hotel — offers shareable pūpū, plate lunch-style entrees and breakfast all day. Sidequest also recently launched a new happy hour menu that features discounted appetizers.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 26, 2026
Pū Kena is a new coffee trailer in ‘Aiea
The business — which opened earlier this month — is located along Kamehameha in ʻAiea. According to business owner Kawai Mielke, the biz was created to be a gathering place, and one of its goals is to support as many local businesses as possible.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 25, 2026
Waikīkī Market and ‘Olili are reopening this week
The market and restaurant — located on the second floor of Lilia Waikīkī on Kūhiō Avenue — are celebrating their grand reopening on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Waikīkī Market had closed for construction earlier this spring, and now offers new features like a customizable loco moco station. ‘Olili has a new happy hour menu and features a revamped dinner menu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 24, 2026
Ethiopian Love is now in Kakaʻako
The restaurant — which closed its Chinatown location during the Covid-19 pandemic — now pops up in the space next to Bevy Bar at SALT At Our Kakaʻako. The eatery is known for its vegetarian- and vegan-friendly dishes, especially its sampler platters.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 24, 2026
Hopohni is a new neighborhood pizza spot in Honolulu
The pizza biz opened a few weeks ago in the former space of a gluten-free bakery. Customers can find thin-crust pizzas with unique toppings, including chimichurri, kalua pig, and chopped pickled red onions.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 21, 2026
Mugen offers an elevated breakfast in Waikīkī
The eatery — located in luxury boutique hotel ESPACIO, The Jewel of Waikīkī — is open to the public for breakfast and dinner. The new menu features an elevated twist on breakfast classics, including a wagyu short rib loco moco, smoked salmon avocado toast, Japanese breakfast and A-5 wagyu bacon.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 21, 2026
AM to PM Coffee is Oʻahu’s first kei cafe on wheels
The coffee café is usually at Hoalauna Park in ‘Ewa Beach. The business, run by husband-and-wife team Emil and Paula Corpuz, came from a vision to offer a friendly, welcoming place where people can enjoy a quality cup of coffee at any time of the day.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 20, 2026
Da Burger Wing Hub & Bar is open in Honolulu
This is the business’s third location; it’s located on Keʻeaumoku Street. Customers can look forward to the eatery’s signature loaded burgers, along with steaks, which are exclusive to the Honolulu location.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 20, 2026
Tali’s Bagels & Schmear is reopening in Honolulu
The bagel shop, which used to be located in Ward Centre, is soft opening in its new location on Waimanu Street on Friday, Aug. 21. The business features bestselling dishes like the OG NYC bagel, along with new deli-style creations like the hot pastrami.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 20, 2026
Miss Kimchi Korean Barbecue is now open in ʻEwa Beach
The local-style Korean plate lunch spot is open in the former place of Elim Korean Barbeque. Choose from popular plates like Mama’s special, kalbi plate and seafood special.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 19, 2026
U-Kitchen opens a new bento and musubi cafe
The business, whose original location is in Kalihi, just opened a third location on Young Street in the former J-Shop space. The business’s Downtown Honolulu store has been temporarily closed since July 23, according to U-Kitchen owner Yudai Fukuda.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 19, 2026
Duke’s Ocean Fest, Perry & the Posse Show, Made in Hawaiʻi and more: What to do on Oʻahu this weekend
Watch surfboard water polo, listen to live music or shop more than 800 local vendors at the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival this weekend. Ready to make plans? Here are 10 things you can do on Oʻahu this Friday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Aug. 23.
Katie HellandAugust 19, 2026
His Fellow Baker strives to be a blessing through baked goods
The faith-based business, which launched in January, was designed to “create handcrafted treats that bring people together while sharing God’s love,” according to founder Anna Marie Yi. The business features a rotating monthly cookie menu, along with housemade hopia, a popular Filipino pastry with a flaky crust and sweet or savory filling.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 18, 2026
Almond Tree is ‘meant to be shared’
The first-time Made in Hawaiʻi Festival vendor hopes to share its values of family, gratitude and aloha through its toffee, according to business founder Joanne Young. Almond Tree will also be debuting a new exclusive product — graham cracker matcha toffee — at this year’s festival.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 17, 2026
Aloha Manapua is open in Waimalu Shopping Center
This is the business’s third and newest location; it’s celebrating its grand opening Aug. 15. Customers can enjoy its signature manapua, along with dim sum and plate lunches. The business is featuring a 10% discount for the rest of the month.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 15, 2026
Shawarma Break features a permanent buy one, get one free deal
The business, which started doing pop-ups in late 2024, is a first-time vendor at Made in Hawaiʻi Festival. Shawarma Break’s tagline is “The Home for Sharing,” according to business owner Giezel Alimboyoguen, who explains the meaning behind its BOGO menu items.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 14, 2026
Green Times Matcha is bringing mango matcha to Made in Hawaiʻi Festival
The business, owned by Jinie Ho, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Green Times Matcha is a first-time vendor at this year’s Made in Hawaiʻi Festival. It will have two booths at the festival — a regular vendor booth, and the biz will also be at the Kilo Summit on the third floor.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 13, 2026
New skewers spot opening in Honolulu
Enkari, a modern Chinese tavern, is soft opening on Aug. 15 in the Kapahulu neighborhood. The eatery is known for its charcoal-grilled skewers; choose from pork belly, lamb, chicken thigh and more. Enkari will be open from 5 p.m. to midnight every day except Wednesdays.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 13, 2026