Maria Burke

Hawai‘i’s first Tokyo Central has the vibe of a mini Don Quijote, with Marukai moments sprinkled throughout.

HONOLULU Magazine writes stories that matter—and stories that celebrate the unique culture, heritage and lifestyle of Hawai‘i.

Uncle’s is building a new production facility in Las Vegas to help distribute its beloved ice cream sandwiches to the West Coast and beyond.

A roundup of Maria Burke’s favorite restaurants on her home island.

Timeless comfort foods like hot griddled biscuits, Grandma’s meatloaf and lunch specials at an East O‘ahu strip mall. Timeless comfort foods like hot griddled biscuits, Grandma’s meatloaf and lunch specials at an East O‘ahu strip mall.

The former Halekulani chef’s flexible prix fixe format boasts shareable portions and fun textures in a comfy, chic setting that makes for a perfect date night.

A cheeky tribute to Chinatown’s iconic flower shops mixes fresh lei with craft cocktails and bites by a James Beard Award nominee in a familiar space.

The farmers market stall graduates to a bigger menu packed with seafood served Sonora-style. The farmers market stall graduates to a bigger menu packed with seafood served Sonora-style.

Think espresso drinks, imported delicacies and pizzas and sandwiches featuring fresh, house-made mozzarellas. Think espresso drinks, imported delicacies and pizzas and sandwiches featuring fresh, house-made mozzarellas.

Smash burgers, tacos, beef jerky and vaifala make for a tasty Sunday worth a drive to the Windward side. Smash burgers, tacos, beef jerky and vaifala make for a tasty Sunday worth a drive to the Windward side.

A revamped menu of bold flavors balanced with a tranquil dining experience overlooking Honokahua Bay makes Banyan Tree at the Ritz-Carlton Maui worth the drive.

Proof that foodies can find indulgence in locally sourced, plant-based soups, baked goods and other comfort dishes.

A rotating selection of dry-aged steak, house-made sausages, charcuterie, pickles and more is boxed every month for pickup in Kaka‘ako. A rotating selection of dry-aged steak, house-made sausages, charcuterie, pickles and more is boxed every month for pickup in Kaka‘ako.

Trade in long lines for fresh fruit syrups and cloud-like ice in the lush backyard of this family-owned, North Shore spot.

From best Korean fried chicken to banh mi, the best way to get into pickleball to best beach blanket, we pulled together the top food, fitness, shopping, services and family-friendly picks.

Stepping into Pizza Dadi is like getting whisked away to a simpler time. A time when magazines and music videos were king, The Spice

Edomae sushi, a raclette cheese truck and a Japanese sweets shop are all tucked amid the rolling pastures on the north side of the island. Edomae sushi, a raclette cheese truck and a Japanese sweets shop are all tucked amid the rolling pastures on the north side of the island.

These days, while many have rapidly caught the travel bug, others seek a transportive experience closer to home. We’ve traded in

Only 80 sandwiches and only on Saturdays and Sundays.

Justin Park’s first bar concept is named No. 42 in the North American ranking, while Chinatown’s EP Bar earns an Esquire mention as one of the Best Bars in America. Justin Park’s first bar concept is named No. 42 in the North American ranking, while Chinatown’s EP Bar earns an Esquire mention as one…