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Celebrity chef Alan Wong returns to Honolulu fine dining with a new restaurant at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, opening 2026. The Hawaii Regional Cuisine pioneer will blend signature dishes with new creations showcasing local farmers and producers.
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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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James Beard winner Alan Wong returns to Honolulu’s restaurant scene as consulting chef at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort, replacing Hoku’s with Hawaii Regional Cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients. The legendary chef closed his King Street restaurant in 2020 after 25 years.
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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 is opening a new restaurant at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, marking his first major comeback since his iconic King Street flagship closed. The venture will feature beloved classics alongside new Hawaii Regional Cuisine creations.
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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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