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.
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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 100K Giveaway: Free Dining & Staycations at New Hotels
(Partner Content) Help us reach 100K followers on Instagram and be entered to win some awesome prizes!
Istanbul Hawai‘i’s Holiday Menu Adds a Delightful Turkish Twist to Your Favorite Seasonal Dishes
Indulgent dishes and sides, which feature elevated takes on classic festive flavors, evoke the warmth and joy of holidays in the Mediterranean.
Roll With It: Mediterranean Pita Smash Burgers at Kababa Mama
The mashup you didn’t know you needed has two options: falafel or beef and lamb.
A Taste of Turkey: How Chef Ahu’s Artistry Shaped Istanbul Hawai‘i
From designing an entire restaurant to crafting an original cocktail menu, this creative powerhouse can do it all.
For Istanbul Hawai‘i’s Chef Ahu, With Great Risk Came Great Reward
Chef Ahu and her family risked financial ruin, even homelessness, to build the wildly successful restaurant we can’t get enough of.
Arabic Cuisine Finds a New Home on South King Street at Habibi Tasty
The former late night Waikīkī food truck expands its menu with stuffed falafel, meaty kababs and a slew of appetizers.
Your Top 5: The Most Popular Honolulu Restaurant News in 2021
Our most-read stories, and a few updates, that left us all hungry for more in 2021.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Istanbul Hawai‘i Wins Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Istanbul Hawai‘i’s homegrown Turkish recipes heal mind, body and soul.
From Greece to Papakōlea: Get Your Greek Fix in the Hills of Tantalus
Greek Aloha Kitchen’s pork belly gyros, feta fries and baklava ice cream are worth seeking out just past Punchbowl.
We Tried the Seven-Course Chef’s Table Dinner at Sho’s Kitchen
The tiny bento shop goes upmarket every Friday and Saturday with seven-course dinners that sell out every month.
