Special deals highlight National Donut Day in Hawaii
National Donut Day is Friday, which means special deals on the morning treats, but more importantly the celebration recognizes and rewards the good works of the Salvation Army. Read more
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Banana business takes off for Hawaii island farm
Everyone’s familiar with those hard, crunchy banana chips that can crack a tooth, but Lafayette Kona Farm has a chewier, sweeter dried banana alternative. Read more
‘Flying saucers,’ ‘UFOs’ help raise money for Kauai flood victims
Two treats commonly known to Kauai residents are flying into downtown Honolulu for a fundraiser May 24 to help Kauai flood victims. Read more
Hoku’s unveils new menu by Eric Oto to go with new look
Hoku’s at the Kahala Hotel & Resort unveiled a new look and a new menu last week, showcasing the creations of Eric Oto, the restaurant’s chef de cuisine. Read more
Tim Ho Wan brings dim sum to Waikiki with Michelin cachet
Tim Ho Wan, the Hong Kong-based dim sum specialist known as “the world’s cheapest Michelin-star restaurant,” has opened on the third floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center. Read more
Stage Restaurant debuts new look at Honolulu Design Center
Chef Ron de Guzman needed some extra space in his kitchen at Stage Restaurant, a little more room to set up for bigger events. De Guzman got not just a bigger kitchen, but a whole new restaurant. Read more
‘Iolani School fare is more than fair
Even if carnivals are not your thing, the hungry monkey in you might appreciate a visit to the ‘Iolani School Fair. We’re talking fair fare that’s a cut above. Read more
It’s totally ‘Worth It’ to see this web series
“Worth It,” a web series by online media company BuzzFeed, has generated more than 687 million views. Now in its fourth season, the show has been known to create so much buzz that lines run outside restaurant doors. Read more
Menu deals a good way to sample market place restaurants
Restaurant Week at the International Market Place runs Monday through April 16, with special fixed-price menus offered at the restaurants on the Grand Lanai. Read more
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‘Family Ingredients’ scores Emmy nominations
The made-in-Hawaii show “Family Ingredients” has scored two Daytime Emmy Award nominations, for directing and cinematography. Read more
Eat, play, love your Pac-Man
Bread & Butter is hosting a pop-up Pac-Store Hawaii gaming cafe. Read more
Duke’s do-si-dos with Girl Scouts
Love Girl Scout cookies? Duke’s Waikiki offers you the chance to enjoy one type — the peanut butter sandwich Do-si-do — in a special version of Duke’s signature Hula Pie. Read more
Morning tea at KCC uses fresh, local ingredients
Jeanne Vana has long been known for her tomatoes, but now she’s making tea with soursop — and throwing tea parties at Kapiolani Community College. Read more
McDonald’s popular sauce is back, for now
You have to ask for it, but a representative of McDonald’s in Hawaii says the islands have been supplied — for a limited time. Read more
Morimoto Asia opens in style
The grand opening of Morimoto Asia Waikiki Feb. 13 featured at least an hour of “Iron Chef”-style hoopla, from a lion dance to fish butchery, before any food was served to the 250-plus guests. Read more
Duk Kee satisfies small-kid traditions
Duk Kee Chinese Restaurant in Kaimuki fills the void of flavors associated with fond memories of relatives who knew how to make authentic Chinese New Year dishes. Read more
Tower to help launch Hawai‘i Food & Wine Fest
For fans of the chewy and the gooey, one of the best holiday leftovers is mochi, the freshly pounded type that’s easy to get at New Year’s but scarce at other times of year. Read more
School lunches go upscale at Waipahu High
The hottest meal ticket on the island is an exclusive dining room on the campus of Waipahu High School, where the Marauder Cafe is the final project of the year for culinary students — and it’s a biggie. Read more
Hawaii products earn national awards
A Hawaii island producer of honey and preserves and a Maui couple’s exotic fruit pastes have been named winners at the national Good Food Awards, announced last week in San Francisco. Read more
Aoki’s Shave Ice settles into new Haleiwa location
After four years of doing without, customers are rediscovering Aoki’s Shave Ice in its new location, a little red building across the street from its old spot on Kamehameha Highway in Haleiwa. Read more
A place for poke at Waterfront Plaza
Tamura’s Tavern is now open at Waterfront Plaza with rice bowls topped with poke and Hawaiian food items such as kalua pig, laulau, pipikaula or various combinations. Read more
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