Festa Italiana returns to Kakaʻako June 5–6 with free food, live music and family programming, plus a ticketed VIP tasting at Velocity Honolulu.

CU Hawai‘i opened a third Oʻahu shop on Kapahulu Avenue this week, adding a ramyun wall, DIY smoothies and slushies exclusive to that location.

The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival returns Oct. 16–Nov. 8 across three islands. Tickets go on sale May 23 and proceeds support culinary education and local producers.

A permit filing suggests Wingstop is planning a Windward Oʻahu outpost at Aikahi Park Shopping Center in Kailua. The move lines up with the chain’s broader expansion push.

Pepito's Tropical Grill has parked at Schofield Barracks, serving Venezuelan‑style pepitos, loaded hot dogs and a 4x4 burger. The trailer also runs pop‑ups and offers catering across Oahu.

North Shore favorite Ry’s Poke Shack opened a Honolulu shop on May 18 with location-only dishes and local chef collaborations. Expect Honolulu-only items like fried-wonton poke nachos.

HI Cravings Windward reopened at Windward City Shopping Center in Kāneʻohe with extended hours, online ordering and its signature build-your-own acai bowls.

Honolulu favorite The Pig & The Lady has opened a Kaimukī flagship and launched a pay‑what‑you‑can dinner series while keeping its signature Pho French Dip.

The Joey’s Kitchen team has opened Dang Dang Noodles at Nāpili Plaza, serving house-made Asian-fusion noodle bowls Wednesday–Sunday evenings.

Waialua’s Kava Queen will close at the end of May after import prices, tariffs and storm fallout squeezed margins at the small North Shore kava bar.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue opened a food-court counter at Ala Moana Center on Friday, complete with a lion dance, giveaways and a grand-opening discount. The Honolulu-born chain is adding a visible presence inside the mall.

Zippy’s will open a North Las Vegas diner with a prepaid pickup lane and extended hours. Grand opening begins Tuesday, May 19.

Rigo and Āina Bowls are headed to The Park at Ward Village, bringing soba, Spanish‑Italian dishes and açaí bowls to Ward Avenue. The openings are staggered across 2026–27.