Honolulu's biggest food event of the year returns this Saturday with a new venue and a "Fantasy Island" theme, good news for local restaurants and food lovers.

• The Hale Aina Awards gala moves to the Kahala Hotel this year instead of the Royal, spread across the whole property.
• More than ten restaurants will serve food, including MW and Plumeria Beach House.
• The night is built as an immersive experience with themed areas like a blue lagoon and a pirate's cove, plus a hunt for five hidden golden pineapples.
• The first 400 guests get a lei and a passport to collect stamps at each area.
• VIP tickets are sold out, but general admission is still available through HNLTIX.com, and the Kahala is offering a special rate for guests who want to stay the Labor Day weekend.

Outlook: Expect a sold-out crowd Saturday night as the remaining general admission tickets move ahead of the long weekend.