Hawaii chefs

Foodies, keep this list handy on your next vacation to the Islands.

The iconic farm-to-table restaurant on Oʻahu is one of many that have closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.

Here’s how ESPACIO and its restaurant, Mugen Waikīkī, has dealt with Hawaiʻi’s shutdown.

Brian Hirata, a local culinary instructor, recently launched Naʻau, a pop-up dining experience that showcases oft-overlooked Hawaiʻi ingredients.

His mission is sourcing as much as he can from local Hawaii farmers and producers.