A Twin Fin Hotel counter in Waikīkī is reimagining shave ice with chef-made syrups and rotating monthly flavors, each priced at $10.

Alan Wong’s namesake restaurant has moved from private previews to a public opening at The Kahala, returning his signature Hawai‘i Regional dishes to Honolulu. Reservations are listed now.

Neale Asato of Asato Family Shop earned a spot among five finalists for the 2026 James Beard Award in Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. The nod makes him Hawaiʻi's only finalist this year.

Hawaii Foodie Con & Spring Expo fills the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall this weekend with 200+ vendors, $7 tasting plates and a Saturday hot‑sauce showdown.

A family-run Vietnamese counter has opened in Kakaʻako, serving banh mi, summer rolls and coffee-forward drinks.

After a yearlong closure and a $450,000 renovation, the Wendy’s at Times Royal Kunia Center is open again with outreach aimed at local teachers.

A new Vietnamese café, Banh Mi'licious, has opened in Kapalama Shopping Center with pho, banh mi and fresh rolls. The signature sandwich is $15 and the menu includes beef and oxtail pho.

Aloha Greek has opened a frozen‑yogurt counter at the Outrigger Waikīkī Paradise Hotel, serving frozen yogurt and shave ice to hotel guests and beachgoers.

Waikiki's STIX ASIA will open an 18,000‑sq‑ft, 12‑stall food hall at UnCommons in Southwest Las Vegas, bringing Asian street‑market flavors and Michelin‑recognized chefs.

Corn Onoz Hawaii has moved from pop-ups to a Pearl City storefront, serving elote-style corn on a stick and rotating 'chee Z' flavors.

San Paolo’s new weekend brunch in Waikiki pairs American classics with Brazilian staples like pão de queijo waffles and Catupiry‑topped eggs Benedict.

Westman Cafe is returning to Ward Village after a two‑year closure, joining the Kō'ula retail block in Kakaʻako. The locally run brunch-and-lounge concept will rejoin Honolulu’s restaurant mix.

The 45th Kapalua Wine & Food Festival runs June 25–28 with celebrity chefs, rare wines, a Grand Tasting Gala and events from pickleball to a beachside BBQ.