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.

Haleiwa’s Coffee Gallery will close next Saturday after nearly 40 years. The North Shore roaster thanked patrons in a social post and will hold a final weekend of service.

A high‑end Wolfgang’s Steakhouse at The Shops at Wailea will close after under two years, an abrupt pullback that highlights pressure on resort dining. Local reporting and industry observers point to rising costs and softer visitor spending.

Maze in Kakaako earned two stars and a Critics' Pick from The New York Times — the first Hawaii restaurant to get a Times rating.

Honolulu Bistro rolled out a Waikīkī food truck serving its signature sweet and savory grilled sandwiches and new coffee drinks.