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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.
BirdyGo!, from the team behind Bar Leather Apron and MĀZE, opened a takeout lunch counter in Downtown Honolulu serving a fried-thigh sandwich and sides. Limited soft-opening hours run this week.
Bellevue‑born Supreme Dumplings has opened at Ala Moana Center, bringing hand‑folded xiao long bao, a 140‑seat dining room and island‑inspired additions to Honolulu.
Kam Bowl will close June 28 and reopen July 1 as Alii Diner; owners say a longtime chef will stay and some favorites will remain on the menu.
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.
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