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Alan Wong, the legendary chef behind Hawaii Regional Cuisine, is returning with a new restaurant at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort. The concept will feature Wong’s signature dishes adapted for the oceanfront resort setting.
Read MoreNew data shows minimum-wage workers on Oahu would need to work 114 hours weekly to afford a two-bedroom apartment, as applications open for just 97 affordable units at Koa Vista II.
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The 43rd Pan-Pacific Festival transforms Waikiki June 12-14 with the new theme “One Ocean, Many Cultures,” featuring hula performances, taiko drumming, and a grand parade down Kalākaua Avenue. This free three-day cultural celebration serves as Honolulu’s biggest summer kickoff event.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location at Waikiki Beach Walk in 2026, bringing its famous Coco Puffs to Oahu’s most tourist-heavy destination. The expansion raises questions about whether the beloved local institution can maintain its neighborhood charm in such a different environment.
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Memorial Day weekend in Honolulu features Pearl Harbor family activities including cockpit tours and WWII dog tag making, plus sunset lantern releases at Ala Moana Beach Park. These events offer meaningful ways to honor military history across the island.
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The Pan-Pacific Festival transforms Waikiki June 5-7 with three days of Pacific Rim culture, featuring a massive Saturday block party and parade down Kalakaua Avenue. Expect taiko drumming, hula performances, and authentic food from across the Pacific.
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Chef Alan Wong is returning to Honolulu’s dining scene with a new restaurant at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort, replacing the former Hoku’s space. The James Beard Award winner closed his iconic King Street flagship in 2020 after 26 years.
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The Park on Ke’eaumoku is opening a new food hall featuring FEAST by Jon Matsubara, Middle Eats, Soul Chicken, and Serg’s Mexican Kitchen. The diverse dining destination marks another step in midtown Honolulu’s transformation from strip malls to walkable urban spaces.
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Liliha Bakery is bringing its famous coco puffs and local favorites to Waikiki Beach Walk in 2025, marking the 73-year-old institution’s first expansion into the tourist corridor while testing whether it can maintain its neighborhood bakery identity.
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve debuts “Papahana Hanauma,” a new culturally-focused education program run by Hui Mālama O Ke Kai Foundation. The shift emphasizes Hawaiian traditions and indigenous stewardship practices for the popular snorkeling destination.
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