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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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Sonic Drive-In opened its first Oahu location in Kapolei on May 16, bringing carhop service to West Oahu. The new restaurant represents growing retail investment in Hawaii’s fastest-growing region.
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Frolic Hawaii’s free Poke Fest returns to Ka Makana Ali’i this Saturday with dozens of local vendors serving everything from traditional ahi to creative fusion bowls. The West Oahu festival runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with live music and family activities.
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Waikiki hotels pivot toward domestic tourists and mālama-based experiences as international arrivals decline. Local businesses adapt to serve visitors seeking authentic cultural connections while facing economic uncertainty.
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Honolulu City Council moves to eliminate the Office of Economic Revitalization, cutting $1.4M and 20 positions after a damning audit. Mayor Blangiardi and downtown businesses are fighting the cuts before the June 28 final vote.
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Sonic Drive-In opened Saturday in Kapolei as Oahu’s first carhop restaurant, featuring roller-skating servers and Hawaii-exclusive menu items like the Teriyaki Smasher. The nostalgic drive-in experience introduces a new dining concept to West Oahu’s evolving food scene.
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State Rep. Adrian Tam highlights the disconnect between steady visitor arrivals and declining tourist spending in Waikiki, where local businesses and workers are feeling the economic pinch despite crowded beaches. The tourism slump is hitting small operators and service workers hardest, even as overall visitor numbers show modest growth.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location in Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing 75 years of local tradition and famous Coco Puffs to the heart of Oahu’s tourist district. The expansion marks the beloved neighborhood bakery’s first venture into Waikiki’s resort area.
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Oahu’s first Sonic Drive-In opened yesterday in Kapolei, bringing roller-skating carhops and mainland drive-in culture to Hawaii for the first time. The locally owned franchise represents a milestone for West Oahu’s evolving dining and commercial landscape.
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