Hawaiʻi Department of Health issued a red placard to Himalayan Kitchen in Kaimuki after inspectors found insufficient refrigeration, moldy food and evidence of rodents.

Dean & DeLuca Hawaii's Royal Hawaiian Center shop pairs French pastries with Hawaii‑exclusive merch for the holidays. Croissants, artisan breads and limited totes are on offer.

Pepper Lunch launches its first Honolulu location next Friday at Moanalua Shopping Center, with pepper rice, sizzling curry and a grand-opening BOGO entrée. The Moanalua spot is the start of a planned island rollout.

Waikīkī's Duke’s restaurant plans to open a new location in West Oʻahu, as part of a new entertainment and cultural hotspot, creating up to 200 jobs, with a target opening in 2028.

Diamond Head Market & Grill has teamed with chef Jason Peel for a breakfast refresh, adding pork hash, "sneaky" fried rice, new pancakes and a Thanksgiving plate. Locals may start lining up earlier.

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.