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KHON2 – November 19, 2024 – Hawaii restaurants may allow pet dogs in outdoor spaces
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Food and Drug Administration said dogs in outdoor dining areas do not pose a threat to public health, but Hawaii law still bans pups that are not service animals from lanai-style dining areas....
KITV Island News – November 18, 2024 – Cost of Thanksgiving meals on the rise
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Big City Diner owner Lane Muraoka set the price of the restaurant's Thanksgiving meals six months ago. "We base the price on the turkey—on the protein—that's the majority of the plate," he said. And now a spike in the cost of dairy products...
KHON2 – August 7, 2024 – Hawaii food safety site still not up to par after 8 months
WAIKIKI (KHON2) — State officials told KHON2 in April that their online database to search a restaurant’s inspection history would be back up and running by July, but the system is still down and thousands of reissued permits are backlogged....
KHON2 – July 25, 2024 – Renowned culinary program elevates the game in Hawaii; Sparking hope for renewed workforce
HONOLULU(KHON2) — Kapiolani Community Colleges Culinary Arts Program kicks-off its fall semester soon with renewed vigor. Grant Itomitsu, the department chair, said the goal is to change the face of culinary education....
KHON2 – June 22, 2024 – Residents support Chinatown shops after days-long outage
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The power is back on and businesses in downtown and Chinatown are open again after power was out for four days earlier in the week. https://www.khon2.com/local-news/residents-support-chinatown-shops-after-days-long-outage/
KHON2 – May 10, 2024 – Flowers, lei, mochi: Local businesses see boost in business for Mother’s Day weekend
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Mother’s Day is on Sunday and many people are busy buying gifts for the special mother in their lives. As the rush continues, florists and retailers said they still have items in stock, but not for long. From flower arrangements, bouquets and...
KHON2 – April 29, 2024 – Florists busy, restaurants struggling as busy celebration season begins
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Spring is here with May Day, graduation and Mother’s Day all happening in the next two weeks. It’s keeping florists busy, but some restaurants are still struggling and say this is a crucial month to keep their doors open....
KHON2 – March 23, 2024 – Restaurant, retail, pet experts provide tips on Easter preparations
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Easter is almost a week away and retail, restaurant and even pet experts said now is the time to prepare. Local restaurants are getting ready for yet another foodie holiday. From Easter brunch to dinner, the Hawaii Restaurant Association said many...
KHON2 – March 20, 2024 – Industry trends showcased at Hawaii Hotel and Restaurant Show
HONOLULU (KHON2) — From robot servers to machines that can make 100 sushi rolls an hour, all were on display at the Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show at the Blaisdell Exhibition Center on Wednesday, March 20....