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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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Legendary Hawaii chef Alan Wong is opening a new restaurant at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, taking over the space where iconic Hoku’s operated for decades. The move marks Wong’s return to restaurant operations after closing his flagship location in 2020.
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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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Honolulu School District launches ambitious farm-to-school program serving 180,000 students with locally sourced ingredients and traditional Hawaiian foods. The $12 million initiative partners with 40+ local farms while connecting keiki to cultural food traditions.
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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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Chick-fil-A’s largest Hawaii location opened Tuesday at 1837 Kapiolani Boulevard, drawing massive crowds and highlighting Honolulu’s ongoing fast-food expansion. The 4,200-square-foot restaurant serves both tourists and locals in the strategic corridor between Waikiki and residential neighborhoods.
Read MoreTop Chef fan favorite Sheldon Simeon is opening Kaukau by Sheldon in Ward Village this July, bringing his Filipino-Hawaiian plate lunch concept from Maui to Honolulu.
Read MoreKai Poke Market opened in Kaimuki with 15 daily varieties of poke made from fish sourced directly from the Honolulu Fish Auction, aiming to reclaim the dish from mainland commodification.
Read MoreLiliha Bakery is bringing its legendary Coco Puffs to Waikiki Beach Walk this September, the 75-year-old institution’s first location in the tourist corridor.
Read MorePepper Lunch is opening two new Oahu locations in Waikiki and Kapahulu this summer, including the chain’s first-ever drive-through, following the runaway success of its Ala Moana store.
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