The Owners of Giovedì, the 2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards’ Best New Restaurant, Are Unapologetically Themselves
The folks at Giovedì spent years working for others before branching out on their own—and now they’re bringing home gold.
Katrina Valcourt
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Empty Bowl Hawai‘i Returns to Support the End of Food Insecurity
At this fundraising event, you pick a ceramic bowl and fill it with soups by beloved local restaurants like The Pig & The Lady and MW Restaurant.
Art Installation Wahi Pana: Storied Places to Complete This Fall
The final phase of the public multimedia art project will be unveiled at various O‘ahu sites.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins 12 Local and National Awards for 2024
We’re honored to take home awards from the Society of Professional Journalists Hawai‘i Chapter and the City and Regional Magazine Association for work we published last year.
Best of HONOLULU 2025: Services on O‘ahu
You need a pet health expert, professional organizing, auto repairs or another service? Consult this list of businesses voted and selected as most reliable in their fields.
Best of HONOLULU 2025: Entertainment & Leisure on O‘ahu
The best new attraction, free hobbies, adult art classes and more of the best ways to have fun on O‘ahu.
Local Musical Peace on Your Wings Travels to Hiroshima for the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings
The ‘Ohana Arts production tells the story of Sadako Sasaki, known for folding 1,000 paper cranes to wish for her recovery from radiation-based leukemia.
We Tried It: Spending an Hour in a Sensory Deprivation Tank
In total darkness and silence, we floated in saltwater-filled pods at Dream Float Hawai‘i.
O‘ahu Adventure Day: 7 Hours in ‘Ewa Beach
Lunch with a view, cuddling cats and dogs, matcha lattes, flowers and a farmers market make for a fulfilling day on the leeward side.
I’m Almost 6 Feet Tall. Here’s What It Was Like Staying at Hawai‘i’s First Capsule Hotel
First Cabin International opened in April on the 14th floor of the Waikīkī Business Plaza.
Hawai‘i’s Historic Homes
They reveal our past and offer a richer understanding of who we are. We look at three neighborhoods full of these gems.
Chinatown’s Popular Lei Stand Bar Reopens in Waikīkī
Ryan Kalei Tsuji and Tara Kanani Shimooka’s speakeasy-style bar closed last year but found a new permanent home (with valet parking).
Heads Up: Real ID Deadline Is May 7
Here’s what you need to apply for a Real ID with a gold star.
Bar Leather Apron’s Waikīkī Pop-Up Sold Out in a Day—So Kaimana Beach Hotel Is Planning More
The hotel says future pop-ups will feature other noted local mixologists, each serving up signature and exclusive new cocktails.
It’s Everywhere: The Pickleball Craze
No longer just a game for retirees, pickleball has morphed in Honolulu into both a serious sport and a wildly popular activity for people of all ages. And it’s only getting bigger.
Hui Mahi‘ai ‘Āina Has Created a Community for Formerly Homeless People
In Waimānalo, Aunty Blanche McMillan houses people at a kauhale, or community of tiny homes, through her nonprofit.
North Shore Residents Push Back Against a New Luxury Development by Areté Collective
Developer Areté Collective is building 20 resort condos amid community concerns about coastal erosion, habitat loss and cultural preservation.
Hawai‘i Prepares to Welcome America’s First Atlantis Resort at Ko Olina
Atlantis will build a lavish $2 billion resort next to Disney’s Aulani.
‘Ōpio Fest is HIFF’s New Signature Spring Showcase—and Tickets Are On Sale Now
The Hawai‘i International Film Festival’s annual spring event combines with its recently launched student festival to showcase the best of what’s next.
Q&A With Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto
In her third try, in 2024, Kim Coco Iwamoto finally defeated longtime incumbent Scott Saiki to represent District 25 in the Hawai‘i House of Representatives, which includes Ala Moana, Kaka‘ako and Downtown. We check in as part of ongoing discussions with local leaders.
In the Past Two Years, Four Affordable Housing Developments Have Been Completed Downtown
Check out the Halewai‘olu Senior Residences, Kōkua Hale, 1060 Bishop and the Hocking Building that are making Downtown more livable.
The Hawai‘i State Archives Is Home to the Largest Vintage ‘Ukulele Collection in the World
The collection includes more than 28,000 phonographic records and 650 instruments.
Harbors Vintage Community Grows With Small Space Studios and Creative Cubes
Harbors Vintage is much more than a streetwear shop, now hosting other vintage retailers alongside local makers.
Tune In: Our Favorite Local Songs to Listen to Now
Tracks from artists with Hawai‘i ties that we have on repeat.
Learning Hawaiian on Duolingo
‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i is an official state language, and you can learn it for free.
Where to Drink Kava, or ‘Awa, on O‘ahu
As the drink trends nationally, a new kava bar just opened in Waialua.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in December 2024 and January 2025
See Hawai‘i’s first Cirque du Soleil residency show, laugh along with Frank DeLima and cheer on football and golf games this winter.
Can’t-Miss Local Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs on O‘ahu
Mark your calendar for these pop-up markets and fairs and get ready to shop small!
15 Fun Group Activities to Do with Visiting Friends and Family This Holiday Season
Create new memories with your out-of-town guests, whether they’re from Hawai‘i or elsewhere.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in November and December 2024
Laugh it up with comedian Jo Koy, explore special menu deals during HONOLULU Restaurant Week, enjoy a holiday immersive and more.
One Step at a Time
Even just a little movement can increase your health and wellness dramatically.
Health Is Wealth Profile: A Turnaround
Cory Kubota was overweight, overworked and experiencing health problems when he decided to make a change.
Moana Sets Sail Again on Nov. 27
Along with the returning stars, Moana 2 has locals Dana Ledoux Miller and Bryson Chun behind the scenes.
Afterthoughts: 8 Hawai‘i Businesses I Wish We Could Bring to the Mainland
Zippy’s just announced a second location in Las Vegas—but four years after this publication, Katrina’s eight picks are content to stay in the Islands.
Local Filmmakers Win Big as HIFF44’s Awards Are Announced
The 2024 Hawai‘i International Film Festival celebrated this year’s winners and honorees at the Halekūlani Hotel on Oct. 12.
Your Guide to O‘ahu’s Best Badass Brunches
We’re bringing back this cover feature from HONOLULU Magazine’s March issue because it covers everything brunch: standout dishes, newer spots, beery brunches and a where-to-go-if guide.
Waiānuenue at Kapa‘akea to Transform the University Area of Mō‘ili‘ili
The new Waiānuenue project brings change to the neighborhood meant to better connect with the UH Mānoa community.
CookSpace Hawai‘i Is Back!
The space that taught kitchen skills and stress-free recipes is back in a new spot. First up: slow and easy Sunday dinners taught by local chefs.
