Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 16–22, 2026
Shop second-hand styles, watch top-notch hula, visit an enchanted garden, experience a vibrant block party and more.
Food & Drink
The Latest in Dining
The Team Behind Maze’s Prix Fixe Pairings Is Slinging Chicken Sandwiches at New BirdyGo
Michelin-trained Ki Chung creates the sandwiches and tenders; James Beard Award winner Justin Park does the iced tea and lemonade.
Whimsical Cocktails and Bar Bites Star at Chinatown’s New Pigeonhole
Craft cocktails find a new home in the old Tlaxcalli space on Smith Street.
Ward Centre Shops and Restaurants: Where Are They Going?
With Ward Centre closed, many businesses that called it home are beginning new chapters. From restaurants to retailers, here’s their status now.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 9–15, 2026
See the world’s largest ‘ukulele, watch queer films, enter an open water swim race, meet farm animals and more.
9 Eateries Are Creating Gooey Specials for This Weekend’s Natto Takeout Dine-Around
Natto cookies, natto mandoo, natto eggplant bolognese linguine: Fans of the gooey bean could natto ask for more.
New Hala Tree Café in Waikīkī Brings World-Class Pastries and 100% Kona Coffee
The local company moved its coffee shop from Ka‘a‘awa to town and hired an award-winning chef to lead the bakery program.
Best of HONOLULU and Best of HONOLULU Family 2026
It’s time for our annual list of the best things our city has to offer, chosen by our readers and editorial staff. Here’s your guide to katsu, pastries, swimwear, personal trainers, clubs, classes and so much more.
Best of HONOLULU 2026: Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Brownies, bagels, burgers, banchan and more reader-voted winners and editor picks make up this year’s best food and drinks.
In His Words: How Alan Wong Got His Second Chance
Five years after closing Alan Wong’s, the legendary chef reopened at The Kāhala Hotel. Here’s his story.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2026 (Part 2)
Feast at our Taste of Honolulu event, see blockbusters with live musical scores, shop Made in Hawai‘i Festival and more.
Lee Anne Wong Is Cooking Frolic’s July 10 Natto Day Dinner at Koko Head Café
Think natto ‘ahi tostadas, paupiettes of natto and black cod, and wagyu with natto brown butter. And yes, a natto dessert!
Your Insider Guide to the 13th Annual Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest
Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest is back on Saturday, July 4. Here’s what you should know about the bon dance, activities, food, shopping and more.
Taste of Honolulu Presented by American Savings Bank Brings Food, Music and Family Fun to Bishop Museum
Join us on Aug. 1 for a memorable evening celebrating the flavors, culture and community of Hawai‘i.
Cheap Eats
$45 Pau Hana for 2: Smash Burgers and Onion Rings at Morton’s Power Hour
That’s a three-patty burger: See what else two people can get for $45 before tax and tip.
My 15 Favorite Restaurants Off the Strip in Las Vegas
Where else to eat on the Ninth Island? Here’s one of Frolic’s top posts, by a local with family in Las Vegas.
Broke da Mouth: Da Spam Power Rankings
One throwback to da time Hawai‘i’s new Poet Laureate wen rank 15 flavors of Spam. Which one wen reign supreme?
Konnichiwa, Here’s Your Girls’ Day Heads Up and Menu Roundup
Yes, another food holiday! Here’s where to pick up mochi, cupcakes and all things kawaii for Tuesday, March 3.
Trending In Dining
We revisit a classic about places that are woven into our collective childhoods, where regulars grew up with owners’ families and you can still find old-school comfort foods.
Eleven opens inside Foodland Farms Ala Moana today, Dec. 9 with compelling cocktails and small plates that will make you forget you’re in a supermarket.
No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.
Every 7-Eleven Hawai‘i store carries about 100 to 120 items in the fresh food department alone, on top of an assortment of packaged chips, snacks and candies.
At the end of his doctor-ordered vegan experiment, our carnivore concludes he’s a failure. But is he?
We’re all about deals, and after months of takeout, if it comes with elevated ambience and unexpected finesse, even better.