Honolulu's Hale Aina Gala returns September 5 at the Kahala Hotel and Resort, good news for local restaurants and food lovers looking for a night out.

• This year's theme is "Fantasy Island," complete with a blue lagoon setup.
• Top Hawaii restaurants will serve signature dishes, including a carbonara made with cured pork and a house chili paste.
• First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard are presenting the event with Honolulu Magazine.
• Cardholders get 20% off tickets, and the Kahala is offering room discounts for the weekend.

Outlook: Tickets are still on sale ahead of the September 5 event.