A peach‑colored truck in Kīhei is serving New Zealand‑style made‑to‑order soft‑serve blended with fresh fruit and seasonal local flavors. Owners say the idea came after a trip to New Zealand.

Moʻiliʻili’s Little Corner Cafe — an outpost of Honolulu Kitchen — is selling deep‑fried mini manapua, from char siu to ube cream‑cheese, alongside dim sum and smoothies.

NYC’s Michelin-recognized hand-roll bar DOMODOMO opens in Ewa Beach this Wednesday with a DOMOKASE tasting and a menu of Japanese and Korean-inspired dishes. The new spot sits at 360° Ewa Beach Country Club.

Lēʻahi Brewing opened at Aloha Tower with a mission: every pint helps fund restoration of Diamond Head slopes while supporting Hawai‘i farmers.

Alan Wong is opening a namesake restaurant at The Kāhala, replacing Hōkū’s and bringing back signature dishes as the hotel preps for an early‑2026 launch.

Tina Sumtsova won the "Grow, Eat, Think Local" Video Cooking Contest in Hawaii with her chocolate mango mini cakes, promoting local agriculture and sustainability.

bb.q Chicken opens its third Hawaii location in Waikiki, bringing Korean double-fried chicken to the tourist corridor.

Chick-fil-A opens its fifth Oahu location Thursday in Kapolei, featuring Hawaii's first indoor playground at any chain location. Customers wearing cow print on opening day receive free entrées.

Miguel's Cocina food truck bounced back quickly from health violations, reopening at Fisherman's Wharf after addressing water supply issues.

New premium musubi shops are transforming Honolulu's rice ball scene from convenience store snacks to craft counter service experiences.

The 31st annual Made in Hawai'i Festival returns this weekend with 81 new vendors showcasing local goods at the Hawaii Convention Center. The three-day event features a new state-sponsored pavilion and expanded island-wide participation.

Kevin's Kitchen has been packing South Beretania Street with crowds since opening in June. The Hong Kong-style roast meat specialist is already earning recognition among Honolulu's top Chinese restaurants.

Ramen Bones in Maui reopens after addressing health violations and a cockroach infestation, with DOH mandating ongoing pest control measures and transparency.