What to Expect for the 2025 Hale ‘Aina Event Series Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
Starting this March, we’re celebrating the very best in our culinary landscape with experiences to sip and savor.
Hale ‘Aina Awards
2024 Hale ‘Aina Winners
Hale ‘Aina Awards
What to Expect for the 2025 Hale ‘Aina Event Series Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
Starting this March, we’re celebrating the very best in our culinary landscape with experiences to sip and savor.
Best Bites: Mara Honolulu Brings the All the Bold Flavors of the Mediterranean
This newcomer, and winner of HONOLULU Magazine’s 2024 Hale ‘Aina Silver for Best Mediterranean, has proven it’s worth the hype.
What You’ll Eat at Foodland’s Restaurants During HONOLULU Restaurant Week
Make reservations to dine at these participating Foodland-family restaurants during the first-ever HONOLULU Restaurant Week, taking place Nov. 9 through 17, 2024.
Best Bites: Yanagi is Honolulu’s Haven for Japanese Food Enthusiasts
Whether you’re a sushi aficionado or simply looking to explore Japanese cuisine, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.
Best Bites: Cino Blends Traditional Italian with Modern Twists
From the charred Spanish octopus to the indulgent osso bucco and flawless panna cotta, every dish is a testament to the restaurant’s dedication to quality, fresh ingredients.
This Boutique Hospitality Company is Growing Faster Than Bamboo
TableOne Hospitality is expanding rapidly and shows no signs of slowing down with its integrated Highgate Hawaiʻi partnership.
The Hospitalitarian: Dusty Grable Is the 2024 Restaurateur of the Year
A Chinatown pioneer resurfaces with a new vision for Mānoa.
Empanadas, Grilled Octopus, Tender Iberico: Why El Cielo Is the Hale ‘Aina Best New Restaurant
HONOLULU editors’ pick for the top restaurant award of 2024 goes to a Spanish nook on Lewers Street.
Hale ‘Aina Voters Declare Cino the Best New Restaurant of 2024
Readers say Cino is molto bene. We agree.
The 2024 Hale ‘Aina Most Innovative Farm-to-Counter Is Now Rolling
Kalihi’s Roots Café has sold affordable farm-fresh lunches and produce for years. Now, it’s bringing that freshness to the valley’s kūpuna.
Award-Winning Cuisine at The Kahala Hotel & Resort
The hotel gives a big “mahalo” for voting for Hoku’s and Plumeria Beach House!
2024 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on Aug. 27, 2024.
What You’ll Feast On At the 2024 Hale ‘Aina Celebration
Bring your appetite for our biggest foodie event of the year, Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Royal Hawaiian Resort.
The Top 5 Things to Know About the 2024 Hale ‘Aina Celebration on Sept. 7
HONOLULU’s greatest foodie event will be a show of spectacular food, bottomless drinks and a colorful lineup of entertainment all night long.
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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.