Restaurants
It’s Tiki Time at These 5 Hawai‘i Tiki Bars
Your average tiki bar probably has more in common with nostalgia for mid-century Americana than any real particular place in the Pacific. But throughout Hawai‘i, five tiki hotspots—ranging from spooky to kitsch to iconic—are doing things right.
The 5 Best Bakeries on Maui
Our readers picked their favorite spots to get their sweet fix on Maui in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
10 of Our Favorite Hawaiʻi Snacks
Crack seed, lemon peel, mochi—here’s a guide to our favorite cravings.
New Food Truck in Kailua is Bringing Back Old-School Malasadas
After nearly 50 years in business, Agnes’ Portuguese Bake Shop returns with a new owner and a new location—but the same recipe for Portuguese doughnuts.
Shop With Aloha: Snack Addicted
This Honolulu shop specializes in crispy beef jerky in local flavors.
The 5 Best Poke Shops on Kauaʻi
Find out where your favorite cubed raw fish dish on the Garden Isle ranked in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The 5 Best Cheap Eats on Maui
Our editor’s picks for great Maui grinds on a budget.
The 5 Best Mai Tai in Hawaiʻi
Find out which versions of the popular tropical cocktail top our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Why You Should Support Hawaiʻi Restaurants Right Now, Updated
With the spread of COVID-19, people are eating out less and that’s hurting local eateries.
Maui's Fat Daddy's Smokehouse Serves Some of the Best Barbecue in Hawaiʻi
Maui's Fat Daddy's Smokehouse serves some of the best barbecue in Hawaiʻi
What to Eat at Royal Hawaiian Center’s New Food Hall in Waikīkī
Waikīkī Food Hall boasts eight unique food and drink options you won’t want to miss.
A Hilo Chef Aims to Teach People about Hawaiʻi’s Unique Food Culture
Brian Hirata, a local culinary instructor, recently launched Naʻau, a pop-up dining experience that showcases oft-overlooked Hawaiʻi ingredients.
Barbecue and Brunch in Kailua? Yes, Please
Easy Que, a barbecue spot on Windward Oʻahu that opened last year, now serves brunch on weekends—and you don’t want to miss it.
If You Have Never Been to Senia in Honolulu, Here’s Why You Should
The chefs at the Honolulu restaurant are one of a few local eateries up for James Beard Awards this year.
So What's the Big Deal With Malasadas?
Here’s the story of how these Portuguese doughnuts became a Hawaiʻi icon.
Kōloa Rum Co. Expands to Its Namesake, the Historic Sugar Town of Kōloa, Kauaʻi
The local rum company pays tribute to Hawaiʻi’s sugar cane history with a new Kōloa facility, slated to open in late 2020.
This is the Craziest Shave Ice Treat We’ve Seen on Oʻahu
It’s called the Ichiban and only Matsumoto Shave Ice in Haleʻiwa serves it.
Hidden Gems: Bogart’s Café on Oʻahu
This neighborhood café outside of Waikīkī is known for its fried rice, acai bowls and bagels—and now it’s serving dinner.
5 Reasons You Want to Eat Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate
Not that you really need a reason to try this high-quality, locally crafted chocolate.
A Local's Guide to Hawaii: Chef Alan Wong
Award-winning chef and Hawaii Regional Cuisine pioneer Alan Wong shares his favorite things to do and eat.
Foodland Opens a New Eatery for Poke Lovers on Oahu
Redfish Poke Bar by Foodland will feature freshly made Hawaii-style poke, locally inspired dishes and local beers in Kakaako.
10 Sweet Spots to Celebrate National Doughnut Day in Hawaii
We won’t judge you.
