Liliha Bakery opened at Waikīkī Beach Walk last Friday, bringing its Coco Puffs, butter rolls and full diner menu to Lewers Street. The new outpost has indoor and outdoor seating.

DOH temporarily closed Charley’s Steakery at Pearlridge after inspectors found a sewage overflow; a follow-up inspection cleared the problem and the restaurant reopened.

Third Space Coffee brings Pacific Northwest flavors to the 808 Center, serving marionberry-topped drinks and housemade pastries on Oʻahu.

Kimo’s — the Lahaina waterfront staple famous for Hula Pie — is planning a comeback on Front Street after T S Restaurants signed a letter of intent and partnered on a Chan Wa Building restoration.

The Ritz‑Carlton Residences, Waikīkī Beach is partnering with Parisian pâtisserie Ladurée for a holiday pop‑up and an exclusive in‑suite tea experience — Ladurée’s first presence in Hawaiʻi.

Ten Seconds opened a walk‑up express at Pineapple County on Lewers Street, serving its ten‑topping Yunnan rice‑noodle bowls and quick counter service. The menu mirrors the Pearlridge lineup with small plates and dim‑sum options.

Aliʻi Coffee Co. has opened at Ala Moana Center, keeping its menu and in-house roasting while expanding to evening hours. The move follows recent Ward Centre and downtown closures.

State health inspectors closed Black Rock Pizza in Kailua‑Kona after finding rodent droppings and other critical violations. The shop must fix problems and pass a follow‑up inspection before reopening.

Hush Hush is a small speakeasy inside Pint + Jigger at Ala Moana, serving New Orleans style cocktails, barrel-aged pours and boozy slushies. Reservations are available via OpenTable.

A compact Vietnamese carry-out called Vince’s Cafe has opened at Kāhala Mall, serving bánh mì, vermicelli bowls and Vietnamese coffee from a 307‑sq‑ft counter.

After a four-month closure, Kahala Zippy's reopened with a refreshed dining room, Napoleon's Bakery, a sushi bar and behind-the-scenes upgrades.

Shake Shack has leased space at Ala Moana Center’s Ho‘okipa Terrace for its first Hawai‘i location, with a 2027 opening penciled in while permits proceed.

A state law requiring country-of-origin labels on raw processed ahi — including poke — takes effect Wednesday; retailers must update labels or face enforcement.