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Chick-fil-A opened its largest Hawaii location ever on Kapiolani Boulevard Tuesday, creating 120 jobs and marking another major national chain’s expansion into Honolulu’s competitive food scene. The 4,200-square-foot flagship drew overnight crowds and raises questions about the corridor’s transformation.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location in Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing its famous coco puffs to the heart of tourist territory. The move marks a significant expansion for the 75-year-old local institution.
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Chick-fil-A’s largest-ever Hawaii location opened April 2 on Kapiolani Boulevard, drawing block-long lines and marking another step in the corridor’s dining evolution. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant seats 120 and represents significant investment in Honolulu’s changing food landscape.
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Liliha Bakery opens its sixth Oahu location at Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing legendary Coco Puffs and local-style comfort food directly to the island’s busiest tourist corridor. The expansion marks a significant shift for the 73-year-old local institution.
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The food hall at The Park on Ke’eaumoku has quickly become Midtown Honolulu’s newest community gathering spot. Featuring four distinct vendors offering everything from elevated Korean-Hawaiian fusion to authentic Mexican street food, the space serves the neighborhood’s growing residential population.
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Legendary chef Alan Wong will open a new restaurant at The Kahala Hotel & Resort in early 2026, replacing Hoku’s. The James Beard Award winner’s return marks his first major venture since closing his flagship King Street restaurant in 2020.
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Ward Centre hosts Honolulu Magazine’s pop-up market this weekend with 40+ local vendors offering food, crafts, and services. The free event runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Kakaako.
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Molly Tea, China’s first freshly made floral tea brand, opens its inaugural Hawaii location at Ala Moana Center on April 17. The premium tea shop brings Instagram-worthy floral-infused beverages to Honolulu’s booming specialty tea scene.
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Shige’s Saimin House in Kalihi-Palama celebrates 75 years of serving the same hand-pulled noodles and secret broth recipe. The family-run stand remains unchanged since 1949, preserving authentic local food traditions.
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UH researchers won a national award for designs showing how Waikiki could adapt to flooding with floating buildings and elevated walkways. The innovative “amphibious architecture” offers hope for the tourist district’s climate resilience.
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