Kailua‑Kona chef Rhoda Magbitang won Top Chef Season 23 with a four‑course Filipino finale, taking home $250,000 and putting Filipino flavors in the national spotlight.

Hala Tree Café soft-opened in Waikīkī on June 19, bringing 100% Kona coffee, signature drinks and an on-site bakery to The Lilia Waikīkī.

Honolulu’s longtime Latin market expands to Koa Ridge with a family block party and plans for a mezzanine with cooking classes and a bilingual children’s library.

Ola's Hilo distillery picked up another Double Gold as Hawaii lawmakers passed HB2475 to define and protect the name ʻōkolehao.

Zippy's will close its Hualapai Way Summerlin restaurant on June 28. The chain calls the move strategic and staff are transferring to other Las Vegas locations.

A father-and-son team is selling Portugal’s pastéis de nata at the KCC Farmers Market. They also take frozen preorders to bake at home.

Moani Waikiki announced its International Market Place outpost will close this weekend and will host two nights of final celebrations on June 12–13.

Kailua‑Kona’s Kona Inn Restaurant has new local owners, a new chef and a refreshed menu and dining room set to debut next Thursday. The team keeps classics while modernizing the space.

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House has opened a Kapahulu location with a self‑serve vegetable bar, expanded drink stations and late‑night hours for group dinners.

Maui chef Lee Anne Wong won Food Network’s 24 in 24 and the $100,000 grand prize after a grueling 24‑hour competition. Her nori‑wrapped ahi tuna sealed the victory.

A new takeout dessert spot from the team behind Cinnamon's has opened in Kailua, serving rotating soft-serve, specialty drinks and cookies inspired by family recipes.

Grace's Inn on S. Beretania was red-placarded after a kitchen sewage backup and has been allowed to reopen under a yellow placard while repairs are verified.

Waikiki chefs and mixologists staged a five-course tasting at the Moana Surfrider that put Fukuoka seafood and produce on the plate as part of the hotel's anniversary programming.