Best Crispy Gau Gee: Our Top 5
This classic post follows a hunt for the best of the beloved potluck pleaser.
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Island Sound Studios Now Hosts Live Music at The Lounge
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What to Know About Honolulu’s New Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurant
Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera can average $100 a person. Here are 18 tips to know before you go.
Thieves Stole Tight Tacos’ Equipment. Then This Happened
This might have been another story about hard luck hitting a small business. Tight Tacos’ owner tells us why it wasn’t.
Golden Moments at RumFire Po‘ipū Beach
RumFire Po’ipū Beach, where Kaua‘i’s finest dining moments come to life!
Your Insider Guide to the 2024 Pan-Pacific Festival
The Pan-Pacific Festival returns after a five-year break with performances by international and local artists, a ho‘olaule‘a and a bon dance.
The Winner of the Fan-Favorite Vote at Frolic’s Poke Fest 2024 Is …
Nineteen poke contenders, only one winner. Who is the King of Poke Fest 2024? Read on to find out.
Village Beer Just Opened a Bigger Bottle Shop and Eatery in Kapolei
Eight years after opening in Kaka‘ako, the state’s best beer shop finally expands to West O‘ahu.
These Foodie Craft Classes Nourish Mind and Soul
You can’t eat anything you make, but beginner-friendly classes at Fishcake’s Fishschool are a fun way to feed your inner foodie.
Old-School Diners We Love: Teshima’s Restaurant
At this 95-year-old landmark in Kealakekua, local-style favorites are flavored with nostalgia.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 16–22, 2024
Eat specialty poke, attend a comedy show showcasing AAPI talent, fundraise for Lahaina ‘ohana and learn bicycling basics on the road.
First Look: Hawai‘i’s First Tokyo Central Opens in Kailua
The vibe of a mini Don Quijote, with Marukai moments sprinkled throughout.
5 Ramen Shops in Honolulu to Cure Your Vegan Ramen Cravings
This classic post proves ramen does have a lighter side: plant-based bowls packed with rich flavor and healthy toppings.
Lacy, Buttery Cookies With a Touch of Heart Are Popping Up Saturday
If you’ve been to Monkeypod Kitchen or Duke’s Waikīkī or Minasa, you’ve met people these cookies have helped.
Parade of Poke: All the New Poke Coming to Frolic’s May 18 Poke Fest
Nearly 20 poke vendors from all over O‘ahu are bringing their best for poke’s biggest event of the year.
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Find Your Fresh Seafood Fix at Morning Catch in Chinatown
Three years in, this popular O‘ahu Market vendor pumps out premium poke bowls with local ‘ahi and king salmon at reasonable prices.
Where to Find Mochi and Other Sweet Treats for Girls’ Day in Honolulu
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We tried all 12 inari bombs at the Makaloa store’s bomb new kiosk.
8 Places to Get All Kinds of Malasadas on Fat Tuesday
Some are extending their hours and one has an exclusive new flavor just for Feb.13.
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We revisit a classic about places that are woven into our collective childhoods, where regulars grew up with owners’ families and you can still find old-school comfort foods.
Eleven opens inside Foodland Farms Ala Moana today, Dec. 9 with compelling cocktails and small plates that will make you forget you’re in a supermarket.
No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.
Every 7-Eleven Hawai‘i store carries about 100 to 120 items in the fresh food department alone, on top of an assortment of packaged chips, snacks and candies.
At the end of his doctor-ordered vegan experiment, our carnivore concludes he’s a failure. But is he?
We’re all about deals, and after months of takeout, if it comes with elevated ambience and unexpected finesse, even better.