Food This Upscale Restaurant in Kailua-Kona Honors a Once-Thriving Fishing Village Moana at the luxe Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort, showcases Hawaiʻi’s bounty of seafood at historic Kahuwai Bay. by Catherine Toth Fox
Maui This Colorful Food Truck in Kīhei is Serving Swirls of New Zealand-Style Ice Cream Celebrating one year on Maui, Reef’s Real Fruit Ice Cream is churning made-to-order treats with real fruit. by Grace Maeda
Where To Eat This Pau Hana Spot in Downtown Honolulu Isn’t Just for Working Professionals With its refreshed, locally inspired menu, The Dotted Line is a destination for breakfast, lunch and after-work get-togethers. by Grace Maeda
The Latest Kō and Pilina Usher in an Exciting Era of Dining at Fairmont Kea Lani Hawaiʻi’s vibrant flavors come alive in the resort’s fresh-caught seafood, inventive plant-based plates, creative cocktails and more. by Grace Maeda
The Latest A Local Food Writer’s Favorite Hawai‘i Restaurants in 2025 Out of the dozens of places that opened this year—from a mozzarella bar to a nostalgic smashburger spot—these are my top four. by Sarah Burchard
Luxury Celebrate the Holidays with Afternoon Tea in Honolulu These Honolulu spots are perfect for a holiday celebration. by Catherine Toth Fox
Food Revisiting a Pāʻia Treasure: Tobi’s Poke and Shave Ice With fresh poke plates, top-notch shave ice and all-day breakfast, the beloved Maui shop is expanding while staying true to Auntie Tobi’s legacy. by Grace Maeda
Recipes ʻOno at Home: Lobster Gnocchi with Black Truffle and Mushrooms This popular dish at Red Salt on Kauaʻi celebrates Hawaiʻi’s deep reverence for the ocean’s bounty. by HAWAII Magazine Staff
Hawai‘i Island Sip in Secret at The Hidden Nēnē, Hilo’s Stylish Speakeasy Underneath the streets of downtown Hilo, this speakeasy is redefining the local bar scene and it’s worth a visit if you can find it. by Ashley Probst
Arts + Culture Chef Sheldon Simeon’s Second Cookbook is For Everyone “Ohana Style,” which comes out in March 2026, is less about Hawaiʻi and more about dishes anyone can make and enjoy. by Catherine Toth Fox
Maui Wailea’s Newest Restaurant Marries Elegance With Local Roots Aurum Maui delivers an elevated yet approachable dining experience that celebrates local purveyors and appeals to foodies near and far. by Ashley Probst
Hawai‘i Island The Four Seasons Resort Hualālai Debuts a Reimagined Signature Restaurant and a New Sushi Lounge The luxury resort on Hawaiʻi Island boasts five restaurants, including the fully renovated ‘Ulu Restaurant and the brand-new sushi lounge Noio. by Catherine Toth Fox