A 90-day pilot from Debusho Fufu
Practical notes on Waikiki food, happy hours, HGV and easier Hawaii stays—for people who would rather do less and enjoy it more.
The North Shore Huaka'i shuttle from Waikiki is now $10 round trip and booking through Dec. 31, 2026. Schedule, the return-bus rule, and how we'd use it without a car.
Side Street Inn is now open at 280 Beach Walk in Waikiki. Official hours, takeout prices for its 3-4 person platters, what is still coming soon, and how we would eat one.
Hawaiian Airlines gets A330 suites, premium economy and a new HNL lounge, all from 2028. What that means for a Waikiki trip you book today, and what starts Oct. 1.
Garlic shrimp in Waikiki, checked against each official menu in September 2026: prices from $14 to $38, hours from 6 am to 10 pm, and which ones we would walk to and take back to the room.
Morton's at Ala Moana Center runs Power Hour in the bar, Sunday to Friday 4–6:30 pm. Current prices (checked Sept. 2026), our 2016 visit, and how we'd order now.
Hilton's fall 2026 list names two Hawaii hotels: a finished $100 million redo of Ka La'i Waikiki Beach and a new Curio resort on Kauai. What each means for a winter stay.
SERA, the restaurant inside the Renaissance Honolulu on Kapiolani Blvd., runs pau hana weekdays 3-6 pm in the bar and lounge only. Hours, the pau hana menu prices ($6 local draft beer, $8 house wine, $8 fries), and what we'd ask first.
The Halekulani Bakery terrace now turns into TERNS, Wednesday to Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m. We read the official menu for the beer, the curry math and the start time.
Aloha State Daily reports a first-ever Waikiki restaurant week in October. We sorted the list by when you can order, and found a Ruth's Chris menu we have seen before.
Sushi Sky, a new omakase counter at 1731 Kalakaua Ave, runs a 5 pm casual seating and a 7:30 pm Entertainment Course; the menu lists 15 courses at $150 per person. Our call on booking it.
Fire Grill Waikiki (TR Fire Grill) on Kuhio Ave runs happy hour 3-6 pm daily with a $4 Kirin draft. The small plates drop $2-$4; the ribs drop $10-$17.
Diamond Head Market & Grill opened a shave ice stand on Monsarrat Avenue, with $12–$15 trays built on its lemon crunch cake. It can't survive takeout, so here's our call.