New Latin Foodscape: Guaiqueri’s Venezuelan Empanadas
There are empanadas, then there are Guaiqueri empanadas, a family recipe made with corn flour from Venezuela and filled with flavors of home.
Mari Taketa
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New Latin Foodscape: A Central American Gateway at La Casita
Alongside pupusas, what La Casita is known for, are Salvadoran, Honduran and Mexican dishes, the tastes of Central America gathered in Waipahu.
New Latin Foodscape: All In, Brazilian-Style, at San Paolo Pizza & Wine
Opening a Waikīkī restaurant specializing in craft Brazilian pizza seemed like the natural thing to do for Andre Alves de Moraes.
New Latin Foodscape: At Peruvian Corner, a Backyard Oasis of Sabor
Miguel Torres cooked at trendy Peruvian Nikkei restaurants around South America. Now he has a place of his own—in a tranquil backyard in Waialua.
New Latin Foodscape: The New Generation at Mercado de la Raza
The Latin grocery store has been around since 1995. After changing hands two years ago, it has become a hub for the Latino community.
Niu Soft Serve’s Hot Kūlolo Sundae Is Its Top Seller
The vegan ice cream shop is known for its dairy-free, coconut-based soft serve, yet kūlolo has become a major draw.
6 Questions You’re Too Shy to Ask When Dining Out
When to send food back? What’s a kitchen service fee? We ask restaurateurs for answers about awkward aspects of dining out.
John Signor Sets the Stage for Cirque du Soleil: ‘Auana With a Hawaiian Nose Flute
Musical director John Signor leads up to the show with a quiet yet powerful guitar and Hawaiian nose flute performance.
Restaurants We Love: Resonant Stories From the Best Restaurants in Honolulu
Restaurants with superlative food are one thing. Those with a place in our hearts are another. Our writers explore the restaurants they love.
Foodflash: 9 Hawai‘i Chefs and Eateries Are in the Running for 2025 James Beard Awards
An emerging chef and a baker new to Honolulu are semifinalists for the country’s top culinary honors.
‘Ai Love Nalo Is Back With Vegan Hawaiian Plates and Other Meatless Comfort Food
Oh Wow Laulau and the poi-fect parfait are back at the roadside stand in Waimānalo.
Ethel’s Grill: Why It Closed and What Lies Ahead for the Longtime Kalihi Hole-in-the-Wall
It wasn’t just one thing, but the story from co-owner Minaka Urquidi mirrors similar issues at many local eateries.
New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Four new restaurants, one that just reopened, and four more set to open this year around Honolulu.
Frolic’s Top 10 Most Popular Stories of 2024
Page views don’t lie: From farmers markets to dim sum, these were our most-read food stories of 2024.
Dusty Grable’s Lady Elaine Just Opened at Mānoa Marketplace. Here’s What That Means
The second Mānoa eatery from Grable’s restaurant group brings lamb, spiced carrots and other Mediterranean-inspired food.
Frolic Foodie Advent Calendar: Local Kine Gifts for 25 Days of Giving
We wrap up our list of 25 ‘ono gifts with Kona coffee sake, a drool-inducing ornament and finally, chantilly in a jar.
Cirque du Soleil: ‘Auana Is a Thrilling, World-Class Spectacle
The new show at the Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel melds Native Hawaiian culture with Cirque’s renowned artistry.
Top 13 Las Vegas Dishes of the Las Vegas Man Who Eats Out in Honolulu 180 Times a Year
In case you’re wondering, Young Park eats out in his home city 11 times a week.
In Case You Need Some Comfort: Your Top 5 Oxtail Soup on O‘ahu
Thunderous downpours and a bitter election are finally over—here's a classic to help reset your soul.
Pursuits: Gregory Pai Is a Messenger for Compassion
In Pālolo Valley, a former economist’s free talks relate ancient Buddhist teachings to life in the modern world.
The Snack You Didn’t Know You Needed: Hawaiian Krunch Turns Canoe Crops Into Granola
New artisan granolas from Maui feature ancient Hawaiian staples kalo, ‘ulu and ‘uala.
In Kaka‘ako, Plant-Based Goes Vogue at 3 Restaurants
Even omnivores are opting for new meatless offerings at three spots in Kaka‘ako.
7 Omnivore Restaurants Where Vegetables Get Extra Love
More than Caesar salad and chickpea stew: At these places, veggies go indulgent.
“Plan on Hallowbaloo Not Happening”—But Another Chinatown Bar Crawl Is Coming
If you’ve been wondering about Hallowbaloo, organizer Mark Tarone says don’t plan on it, at least not this year.
5 New Indian Restaurants Have Opened in Honolulu This Year
So much more butter chicken curry, vindaloos, dosas and pani puri.
You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Saimin Spots on O‘ahu
Revisiting a classic reader poll in which only 5 votes separated your two favorite shops (you know who they are).
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.
Insider’s Guide to Eating Local on Maui
Reposting Maui chef Kyle Kawakami’s list of 16 small local food businesses worth visiting across the Valley Isle.
Where They Are Now: Lahaina Restaurants, Bars, Snack Shops and Food Trucks
We reached out to nearly 80 places for updates a year after the Maui fires.
The Maui Wildfires, A Year Later: Part 2
We follow up with Lahaina wildfire survivors—a Buddhist priest and a teacher of ‘ōlelo—to see how they’re faring one year later.
Where Are They Now? Restaurants from Ke‘eaumoku Street
Newly updated: Chogajip and En Hakkore are the latest eateries to resurface after the January 2021 closure of the Ke‘eaumoku super block.
What Are the Most Popular Dishes and Treats at Liliha Bakery?
Old diners never go away (if we’re lucky): This classic reveals different top sellers at each Liliha Bakery location.
Reader Top 5 Meaty Fried Rice: The Sequel
Kyle Tatsumoto has now tried 100 meaty fried rices around O‘ahu—and has updated his Reader Top 5 ranking.
Celebrate Slimy Beans During O‘ahu’s July 12–14 Natto Takeout Dine-Around
Natto lovers can-natto resist: 12 eateries are featuring 28 new natto creations this weekend.
Best of HONOLULU 2024: Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Our editors picked 14 top categories plus 20 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
The Global Menu: Khao & Papas
Husband-and-wife team Juan Ching and Kim Thepsenavong serve up Peruvian and Lao fusion dishes inspired by their childhood favorites.
Seriously, Thanks for Not Stealing My Avocados
Counting the fruits of my avocado tree has become my obsession.
The Global Menu: Aloha German Bakery
German and Native Hawaiian Cecilia Tanya Koch returned to O‘ahu to care for her father—and ended up opening a German bakery.
