Restaurants
Feast on Local Hawaiʻi Dishes at This Year’s Hale ʻAina Gala
Sample entrees and appetizers put together by Hale ‘Aina Award winners at this foodie gala on Sept. 9.
How to get a Free SPAM Musubi on National SPAM Musubi Day
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is offering free SPAM musubi today, Aug. 8—so don't miss out!
Hawaiʻi’s Beloved Zippy’s Opening in Las Vegas This October
It will be the locally owned restaurant chain’s first location outside the state.
This Oʻahu Speakeasy Pays Homage to Honolulu's Historic Chinatown
Located in Chinatown, The Lei Stand has made a name for itself as one of Downtown Honolulu’s coolest lounges.
Monkeypod Kitchen Opens in Waikīkī with Breakfast and an Ocean View
Veteran local chef Peter Merriman opens in his “dream” location with menus that highlight Hawaiʻi-grown ingredients.
This New Korean Buffet in Waikīkī is a Must-Try
Visitors and locals will love these all-you-can-eat Korean buffet offerings at the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa.
Mrs. Barry's Kona Cookies is Big Island's Sweetest Hole-in-the-Wall
A Honoka‘a schoolteacher goes from winning a cookie contest to starting Mrs. Barry’s Kona Cookies.
Check Out These 5 Unique Cafés in Hawaiʻi
These diverse coffee shops offer up some special treats from all around the Hawaiian Islands.
The 5 Best Loco Moco in Hawaiʻi in 2023
Find out which loco moco topped our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Our Favorite Poolside and Oceanfront Bars in Hawaiʻi
Pools, drinks, Hawai‘i—need we say more?
Bruno Mars Has a Pop-Up Bar in Hawaiʻi Just in Time for Summer
The SelvaRey Rum Bar is open at the Fairmont Orchid on Hawaiʻi Island now through June 30, serving cocktails inspired by the local artist.
The Best Cheap Eats on Oʻahu
Stick to your budget while still satisfying your taste buds with these cheap eats on Oʻahu from our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP109: Talking Hawaiʻi Food with Foodie Melissa Chang
Local food blogger Melissa Chang is back — for the fourth time! — to share her favorite new restaurants and Hawaiʻi snacks on a special live episode of the podcast.
This Waikīkī Poolside Bar is the Perfect Place to Escape the Heat
Earl’s at Halekūlani’s House Without A Key is Waikīkī’s newest poolside bar and an ode to the golden age of Hawai‘i travel.
11 Noodle Dishes You'll Find in Hawaiʻi
Here’s your primer to some of the many noodle dishes you'll see in Hawaiʻi.
Q&A with James Beard Award Winning Chef Robynne Mai‘i
In 2022, the Native Hawaiian chef-owner of two popular Honolulu restaurants, became the first female chef from Hawai‘i to win a James Beard Award—and the first Hawai‘i winner in 19 years.
22 Hawaiʻi Dishes You Must Try When Traveling to the Islands
Foods across the Islands you and your friends need to get your hands on.
The 5 Best New Restaurants in Hawaiʻi in 2023
Start making your reservations at these restaurants, voted as the Islands’ best new eateries in our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Where to Eat at a James Beard Award-Winning Restaurant in Hawaiʻi
Foodies, keep this list handy on your next vacation to the Islands.
Try Tasty Seafood at this Maui Restaurant, Inspired by a “Chopped” Dish
Crowned champion on “Chopped,” chef McKenna Shea of Pacific’o on the Beach has a dish inspired by her culinary creations on the show—but it’s only available for a limited time.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP 105: "Chopped" Champion Chef McKenna Shea Dishes on Winning
The "Have Aloha Will Travel" podcast welcomes Chef McKenna Shea, who recently took the crown on Food Network's "Chopped."
Next-Level Açaí and Smoothie Bowls You Need to Try on Oʻahu
Perfect as an energizing breakfast, satisfying post-hike meal or refreshing beach treat, there’s always a time to indulge in one of these nutritional bowls.
