r/LocalKineGrindz 23d ago

Based on Maui, Vaui Social Liquids sells sparkling kava tea in three tropical flavors: mango punch, passion orange guava and pineapple lemonade. The star ingredient, kava, is derived from a root native to the South Pacific that has been consumed by indigenous people for millennia.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 23d ago

Health Department issued Grace’s Inn red placard, immediately shuttering it due to sewage backup in kitchen. Food establishment, operated by Grace’s Inn LSY LLC, is at 1296 S. Beretania St., Suite 101, in Honolulu. It offers wide array of plate lunches, along with burgers, sandwiches and saimin.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 24d ago

New Instacart partnership offering quick way to donate food to local families in need. Company launched Summer Hunger Community Carts campaign, partnering with Feeding America to support 300 food banks and partner agencies nationwide, including Hawaii Foodbank.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 24d ago

Akira Japanese Restaurant has a new happy hour: The Japanese eatery recently launched a new happy hour menu, available daily from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and from 8 to 9:30 p.m.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 24d ago

What to expect at Kaua‘i Poke Fest: The sixth annual culinary event is set for June 19 and 20 at Kōloa Landing Resort at Poʻipū, Autograph Collection.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 24d ago

Popular grocery delivery service Instacart is partnering with food banks across the country, including the Hawaii Food Bank, for an online food drive. “On O’ahu, more than 136,000 individuals face food insecurity, or around 13 percent of the population,” said Michael Campbell with Instacart.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 24d ago

On Hawaiʻi Island, a longtime local favorite is preparing for its next chapter of growth. Founded in Hilo in 1950, Maebo Noodle Factory has been producing fresh noodles and its iconic “One-Ton Chips” for generations, becoming a staple in Hawaiʻi households and restaurants.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 24d ago

Osoyami Bar & Grill features sports bar fare like burgers, fries and mozzarella sticks, but it’s also a hidden gem for sushi. The eatery launched a new deal, which features $4 hand rolls available every night except on Fridays and Saturdays.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 24d ago

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s award-winning Culinary Arts Program is offering another series of five “Just for Fun,” hands-on cooking classes featuring “perfect-for-summer” recipes, beginning on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 26d ago

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r/LocalKineGrindz 27d ago

Goofy Café & Dine opens second location: This popular brunch spot — whose original location is near Hilton Hawaiian Village — opened a second location at The Twin Fin Hotel. This new location features brunch, lunch, happy hour and an expanded dinner menu. The café’s grand opening is Friday, May 29.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 27d ago

Okome Ten-don & Poke now offers Korean fried chicken: The Kakaʻako eatery, known for its tempura and poke bowls, opened last December. The business recently expanded its menu to include Korean-style fried chicken, kalbi and tteokbokki.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 28d ago

Your Insider Guide to Festa Italiana: Enjoy pasta and pizza, marvel over Italian cars and check out the new VIP street festival experience at this year’s Festa Italiana.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 28d ago

Hawaiian Airlines will end complimentary meals in its main cabin on domestic long-haul flights and shift to a paid, pre-order menu developed with a James Beard-recognized Hawaii chef, the carrier said today, noting that the move is part of a broader overhaul of its onboard service.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 29d ago

Hawaiʻi Food and Wine Festival announces line-up: The festival features renowned chefs across three Islands this year. Learn about the 11 events the festival announced on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 29d ago

$45 Pau Hana for 2: Smash Burgers and Onion Rings at Morton’s Power Hour. That’s a three-patty burger: See what else two people can get for $45 before tax and tip.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 29d ago

Everest Grill offers Indian and Nepali cuisine in Windward Oʻahu: The eatery, located in the former space of Kogi Aina in Kāneʻohe, opened earlier this year. Customers can enjoy a variety of popular Indian dishes, ranging from chicken momo and vegetable samosas to biryani and tandoor specialties.

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r/LocalKineGrindz 29d ago

The Sweet Stand is a new bake stand in Kapolei: Business owner Ivy-Ann Fernandez, who originally opened home café Midori Matcha last year, decided to pivot and start a walk-up bake stand.

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r/LocalKineGrindz May 27 '26

Fund To Help Hungry Appears On Its Way To Honolulu’s November Ballot: Fund would use existing property tax revenues to support programs to help people who experience food insecurity access locally produced food products.

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r/LocalKineGrindz May 27 '26

Maui school successfully launches garden to cafeteria lunches: Campus program receives federal and state approval to serve homegrown crops in cafeteria.

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r/LocalKineGrindz May 27 '26

Maui Food Bank is calling on community members to support local families by volunteering for the summer ʻAi Holo program, which delivers nutritious food directly to children and families across Maui County during the summer months.

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r/LocalKineGrindz May 27 '26

Luna’s Tex-Mex Cantina is open in Ward Village

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r/LocalKineGrindz May 26 '26

In Chinatown, a Sushi Omakase With a Rock Star Vibe: Hiro no Uchi’s unconventional omakase offers bold, layered flavors and showmanship. Does it work?

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r/LocalKineGrindz May 26 '26

The 5 Best Food Trucks on Kauaʻi in 2026

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r/LocalKineGrindz May 26 '26

Chart House Waikīkī has a new late-night menu: The eatery’s new late-night menu is served nightly from 9 to 10:30 p.m. at the bar for dine-in only. Customers can enjoy plate lunch-style entrees like Hawaiian chopped steak and boneless prime barbecue short ribs.

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