Hawaii related food industry news
The Lau Hala shops building, formally the old Liberty House department store, Monday, May 14, 2018, in Kailua, Hawaii. | Eugene Tanner Renowned Hawaii Chef Roy Yamaguchi is expecting to open his newest restaurant concept in mid-November at Alexander & Baldwin's Lau Hala Shops in Kailua. The 3,500-square-foot space, called Goen Dining + Bar, is
WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow) - At the end of September, Wailana Coffee House in Waikiki will say aloha to round-the-clock breakfast and ono grinds. On Sunday, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported the iconic restaurant would close their doors. The news was later confirmed with a call to reservation staff. The reason behind the closure wasn't immediately known pending an official statement from
The specialty noodles including truffle, shrimp, and porcini mushrooms debut in September. Image Courtesy of Catherine Toth Fox via Pacific Business News Very few noodle shops in Honolulu still make their own noodles, opting for the convenience of premade batches from local purveyors. But Goma Tei Ramen is bucking that trend. Since July, Goma Tei has
The DOH's new rule requires that at least one employee present at every food establishment has a formal food handlers training level certification. Image Courtesy of Gilaxia via Pacific Business News Starting Sept. 1, a mandate announced last year by the Department of Health will go into effect. The new rule requires that at least one
Aloha Poké has stirred up a hornet's nest of controversy. IMAGE COURTESY ALOHA POKÉ A Chicago poke restaurant chain has stirred up a hornet's nest of controversy in Hawaii. Chicago-based Aloha Poké Co., which has locations in six mainland states, ran into trouble for allegedly trying to enforce trademark protection on its name, including reportedly
A Safeway store in Honolulu is seen in this file photo. Safeway plans to open a 50,000-square-foot store next year in a former Sports Authority space in Waikele Center, landlord American Assets Trust Inc. said. Image: Eugene Tanner via Pacific Business News Safeway plans to open a 50,000-square-foot store next year in a former Sports
Image: PBN Yauatcha Waikiki, an upscale dim sum restaurant located at the International Market Place in Waikiki, will close on Aug. 31. The restaurant, owned by Hakkasan Group, opened at the beginning of last year and hired about 100 employees. Its sister restaurant, Herringbone Waikiki, is also located at the Waikiki shopping center and will
(Photo: Chick-fil-A) Chick-fil-A has eyes on expansion to its 48th state after announcing plans to open its first restaurant in Hawaii. The Atlanta-based chicken chain said plans for the Aloha State's first restaurant are aimed at the island of Oahu and, like all Chick-fil-A restaurants, will be owned and operated by a local resident. The
Island favorites like loco moco and pig roasts are popping up from coast to coast Chef and owner Troy Guard’s breakfast version of loco moco at HashTAG in Denver. By now, diners are more than familiar with poke, the Hawaiian raw fish salad that has been sweeping the fast-casual segment. Now, another popular Hawaiian dish
Left to right: Martin Knaubert, Director of Food and Beverage, Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina; Tomas Kloosterboer, Co-Owner, Nalu Health Bar; Troy Terorotua, Owner, Real a Gastropub; Rob Mora, Marketing Manager, Herringbone Waikiki & Yauatcha Waikiki EUGENE TANNER PBN Whether it’s a small business or a large corporation, restaurants are experiencing the same
