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Culinary legend Alan Wong is returning to Honolulu’s dining scene with a new restaurant at The Kahala Hotel & Resort in 2026. The James Beard Award winner will occupy the space formerly held by Hoku’s, marking his first permanent restaurant since closing his flagship Kaimuki location in 2020.
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The Ko Olina Children’s Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this May with a paniolo theme, honoring Hawaii’s cowboy heritage. The West Oahu family tradition has grown from a small community gathering into the region’s premier children’s event, featuring hands-on activities and cultural education.
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Five years after closing his King Street restaurant, James Beard winner Alan Wong has reopened at The Kāhala Hotel, bringing back signature dishes like ginger-crusted onaga while adapting to a resort setting. The return marks a pivotal moment for Honolulu’s fine-dining scene.
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Liliha Bakery will open its sixth Oahu location in Waikīkī Beach Walk, bringing iconic coco puffs and local flavors to tourists. The expansion marks the 72-year-old institution’s first move into the heart of the tourist corridor.
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Hui Mālama O Ke Kai Foundation will replace Hawaii Sea Grant as Hanauma Bay’s education provider in May 2026, introducing “Papahana Hanauma” — a program integrating traditional Hawaiian storytelling and language into conservation education.
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Brazilian açaí chain Oakberry opens its first Hawaii location Saturday at Park Shore Waikiki, bringing authentic superfood bowls and smoothies to the competitive beachfront dining scene. The fast-casual concept targets both health-conscious tourists and local residents.
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Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort launches a historic $100M renovation, the largest in the company’s 75-year history. The comprehensive overhaul will transform all 524 rooms by 2027, positioning the iconic beachfront property to compete in Waikiki’s evolving luxury hotel market.
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The Hui Mālama O Ke Kai Foundation takes over Hanauma Bay’s education program, rebranding it as “Papahana Hanauma” with a focus on Native Hawaiian cultural practices alongside marine science. The shift represents a significant change from UH Sea Grant’s 38-year tenure managing visitor education at the popular preserve.
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Hui Mālama O Ke Kai Foundation takes over Hanauma Bay’s education program this month, rebranding it as ‘Papahana Hanauma’ and centering Native Hawaiian language and reef stewardship after nearly 40 years under UH Sea Grant. The change reflects a broader push to indigenize programming at Hawaii’s culturally significant sites.
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Legendary chef Alan Wong returns to Honolulu’s restaurant scene as consulting chef at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort. The new venture promises to revive signature dishes from his iconic King Street flagship, which closed in 2020 after 27 years.
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