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Alan Wong’s is returning to Honolulu after closing in 2020, this time at The Kahala Hotel & Resort. The legendary Hawaii Regional Cuisine pioneer will serve as consulting chef, bringing back signature dishes that defined island fine dining for three decades.
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Kamehameha Schools’ 106th Annual Song Contest returns to the Blaisdell Center this May, continuing a century-old tradition of Native Hawaiian cultural preservation through music. More than 1,000 students will compete in performances that connect past and present, drawing families from across the Pacific for one of Hawaii’s most emotionally significant cultural events.
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Alyssandra’s Lumpia Express opened at Waikele Premium Outlets on April 24, bringing Filipino comfort food to West Side shoppers. The local business’s success represents the growing mainstream appeal of Filipino cuisine and the West Side’s evolving dining scene.
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One month after record flooding devastated North Shore communities, families in Waialua and Mokuleia continue day-by-day recovery efforts. While Haleiwa businesses have reopened, residential areas face months-long rebuilds and mounting mold concerns.
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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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