Beijing-born Cotti Coffee opened at Pearl Highlands while Mikiya Wagyu Shabu debuted on Kapiolani, bringing signature drinks and A5 wagyu to Oahu.

State health inspectors closed Jade Palace 2 in Kailua-Kona after finding live and dead cockroaches and multiple critical food-safety failures. The restaurant must remain shut until DOH signs off.

Waikīkī Snack Store has opened at Discovery Bay Center, offering handmade Northern Chinese dumplings, a DIY ramen counter and shave ice, plus a frozen‑dumpling opening deal through March 1.

Wingstop opened its third Oahu location at Pearl City Gateway, serving classic and boneless wings in more than 11 flavors. A local review praised garlic Parmesan and Spicy Korean Q.

Hawaii’s Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya has opened in downtown Kirkland, bringing signature tonkotsu bowls and izakaya plates to the Eastside.

Capriotti's opened its second Oahu shop in Kapolei, run by local restaurateur Soojung Heu, bringing the Bobbie, Capastrami and cheesesteaks to the west side.

Soulberry Ice Cream has opened in Hāliʻimaile, serving New Zealand‑style real‑fruit swirls from a converted horse trailer. The family operation highlights Maui fruit and local toppings.

Alejandro’s Mexican Food opened in Pearl City Shopping Center; a local reviewer praised an ono Chicken Bowl and photos show the menu and crew.

The Waikīkī SPAM JAM returns April 25 with SPAM dishes, pop‑up merch and a 9 p.m. drone show. The free block party raises money and collects donations for local nonprofits.

Hilton Waikiki has opened Casamigos House of Friends on its 37th floor, converting a former event room into a sunset lounge serving Casamigos cocktails and shareable plates.

A threeadphase AINA Kitchen in Whitmore Village will centralize school meal production, aim for more local sourcing and serve dozens of Oahu campuses by 2027.

State leaders broke ground on the AINA Kitchen Network regional kitchen in Whitmore Village; Phase I will produce up to 24,000 meals per day and aims to strengthen ties with local farms.

Graze Craze opened its first Hawaii location in downtown Honolulu, offering boards, boxes and grab-and-go cups for offices and events.