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Michelin-starred yakitori restaurant Torishin has opened in Kakaako, bringing New York’s acclaimed omakase chicken experience to Honolulu. The restaurant’s arrival signals growing recognition of Hawaii as a viable expansion market for high-end dining establishments.
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Pope Francis has appointed Jesuit Father Michael Thomas Tupou Castori as Honolulu’s next bishop, bringing Pacific Island heritage and uncommon Jesuit leadership to Hawaii’s diverse Catholic community. The July 28 ordination marks a historic moment for the diocese.
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The Hui Mālama O Ke Kai Foundation takes over Hanauma Bay’s education program, rebranding it as “Papahana Hanauma” with a focus on Native Hawaiian cultural practices alongside marine science. The shift represents a significant change from UH Sea Grant’s 38-year tenure managing visitor education at the popular preserve.
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Legendary chef Alan Wong returns to Honolulu’s restaurant scene as consulting chef at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort. The new venture promises to revive signature dishes from his iconic King Street flagship, which closed in 2020 after 27 years.
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“Ocean of Peace” at Honolulu Hale features seven Micronesian artists exploring themes of migration, climate change, and cultural preservation. The exhibition runs through June 11 and represents an important platform for underrepresented Pacific Islander voices.
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Adez transforms the former Blind Ox speakeasy into an interactive dining experience where guests cook steaks and seafood on 500-degree volcanic stones. The $65 prix fixe concept brings tabletop cooking to downtown Honolulu’s evolving restaurant scene.
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Legendary chef Alan Wong returns to Honolulu’s dining scene with a new restaurant at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort, opening in spring 2026. The menu will feature classics from his iconic King Street location that closed in 2020.
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Alan Wong returns to fine dining at The Kāhala resort while Liliha Bakery expands to Waikīkī Beach Walk, marking strategic comebacks for two iconic local brands adapting to Honolulu’s evolving dining scene.
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Puamana Louise Garcia follows her mother’s footsteps as Lei Queen at the 98th May Day celebration at Kapiolani Park. The family legacy highlights Honolulu’s thriving lei-making community as the festival approaches its 100th anniversary.
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North Shore businesses in Haleiwa and Waialua continue struggling with reduced tourist traffic and ongoing storm damage more than a month after March’s devastating Kona low. While aid has helped with immediate repairs, business owners say visitor numbers remain at just 30% of normal levels.
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