Long time no ‘tea’

• By Jocelyn Lansangan
• June 18, 2024

Sama Sama, which means togetherness in Tagalog, is staying true to its name as it unites people one boba drink at a time. Read more

Breakfast of champions

• By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
• June 11, 2024

When it comes to delicious breakfast entrees served with aloha, Saenz Ohana Breakfast goes above and beyond. Read more

Fusion flavor explosion

• By Allyson Pang
• June 4, 2024

During his childhood, owner Jeremy Quenga remembers his grandparents always having him in the kitchen. Through family gatherings, good memories and lessons learned, it was always food that brought his family together. Read more

The ultimate craving

• By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
• May 28, 2024

If you’re craving refreshing, tasty açaí bowls to cool off during the summer, HI CRAVINGS provides the perfect solution. Read more

Sandwiches served with aloha

• By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
• May 21, 2024

Plate lunch spots are aplenty in the Kalihi neighborhood, but business owners Robert and Leah Harris consider it to be the ideal spot for their sandwich truck, Lei Lei’s Bistro. Read more

A perfected meal

• By Allyson Pang
• May 14, 2024

It might be risky to serve just one dish, but one business makes it work. Over the past three years, La Birria’s chef, Arturo Silva, has worked hard to perfect his signature birria tacos. Read more

Meaty a-bun-dance

• By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
• May 7, 2024

The menu at Meat and Buns Hawaii might look simple — there are currently four dishes — but don’t let that fool you. Read more

Keeping cool, island-style

• By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
• April 30, 2024

When it comes to refreshing shave ice in all-natural flavors, look no further than Island Girl Shave Ice. Owner Mellani Myatt had the idea in 2019, but officially started the business last October. Read more

Savory burst of flavors

• By Allyson Pang
• April 23, 2024
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Rosemary Rojas, chef and owner or Arianna’s Arepas, brings the flavors of Venezuelan food right to the taste buds of Hawaii residents with her cuisine. Read more

A North Shore staple

• By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
• April 16, 2024
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Boneless braised kalbi with spicy poke. Furikake-crusted salmon. Read more

More than a coffee cart

• By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
• April 9, 2024

If you’re on social media, chances are you’ve seen the viral cookie croissant dessert that’s currently trending. Read more

Shave ice sensation

• By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
• April 1, 2024

If you’re looking for a cool treat on a humid day, check out recently opened Catzzy Hawaii. Read more

A new food truck

• By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
• March 26, 2024

Located in the McCully neighborhood, Dell’s Kitchen and Bakery started in November 2020. Named after chef Dell Valdez, the biz is known for its creative approach to local-style and Asian dishes. Read more

Let your taste buds soar

• By Jocelyn Lansangan
• March 19, 2024

It’s been nearly 10 years since owner Leroy Melchor first launched his Flyin’ Ahi food truck — and he has no plans on stopping. Read more

So ‘crab’-tivating

• By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
• March 11, 2024

Seagonia Crab Co. started around 15 years ago, according to business owners Sean and Kristina Gould, when the duo was searching for the best crab cake in North Carolina and around the East Coast. Read more

Savory sliders

• By Tasha Mero
• March 4, 2024

Head chefs and owners David Astor and Sebastian Arango took over Hi Sliders earlier this year. Read more

Authentic Argentinian barbecue

• By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
• Feb. 27, 2024

Business owner Federico Fainstein had the idea to start Mar del Plata Argentinian Barbecue about a year ago when he moved to Hawaii. Read more

Big Dipper

• By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
• Feb. 19, 2024

Daniela Fry, founder of Dipped by Dee, vividly remembers the first time she ever dipped a strawberry into chocolate. Read more