2025 Faces of Hawai‘i
(Special Promotional Section) HONOLULU Magazine celebrates some of Hawai‘i’s prominent leaders and businesses who are making waves in their industry.
The Face of
Award-Winning Italian Restaurants
The best Italian cuisine requires both a great chef and a pizzaiolo, who specializes in pizza making. It’s a traditional, cultural skill that takes years of training to perfect. With both a great executive chef and pizzaiolo, Arancino creates artfully crafted classic dishes with a modern twist.
Local and Italian-imported ingredients, masterful preparation plus a devotion to authenticity has made Arancino a winner of HONOLULU Magazine’s prestigious Hale ‘Aina Awards for twelve consecutive years, including its Gold win for Best Italian Restaurant.
Arancino is open nightly for dinner at all three locations, plus lunch in the heart of Waikīkī at Arancino on Beachwalk. Whether you’re exploring the Kalākaua Strip or relaxing at the beautiful Kāhala Hotel and Resort, savor the island’s best Italian at the award-winning Arancino family of restaurants.
ARANCINO RISTORANTE ITALIANO
Arancino on Beachwalk
255 Beachwalk Avenue, Honolulu
(808) 923-5557
Arancino Di Mare
2552 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu
(808) 931-6273
Arancino at the Kāhala
5000 Kāhala Avenue, Honolulu
(808) 380-4400
The Face of
Personal Injury Litigation
For the past forty-five years, the lawyers at Davis Levin Livingston have obtained record-setting verdicts for their clients in personal injury, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation. Its partners have been nationally recognized for their skill in the courtroom and as leaders in the trial bar. Aside from battling for their clients in the courtrooms of Hawai‘i, they donate a portion of their annual fees to The Davis Levin Livingston Charitable Foundation, dedicated to access to justice, including community efforts to support civil discourse, dispute resolution, the arts, and the preservation of democracy.
DAVIS LEVIN LIVINGSTON
Topa Financial Center
745 Fort Street,
Suite 1550, Honolulu
(808) 524-7500 | DAVISLEVIN.COM
The Face of
Endodontics
Founded in 1966 by Dr. Carl Haga, Hawai‘i’s first dentist trained in endodontics, Endodontic Associates LLC uses state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology in a stress-free environment. Best Dentists honoree Dr. Craig Haga (son of Dr. Carl Haga), nephews Dr. Adam Inaba and Dr. Andrew Inaba, and associate Dr. Wade Nobuhara are committed to staying at the forefront of the industry to provide you with the personalized treatment and excellent customer service you deserve. This March, the practice proudly welcomed Dr. Whitney Torigoe Smith, Endodontic Associates’ newest team member, who brings 10 years of military service as a US Navy dental officer.
“As a local, three generational family practice, we take the extra steps to treat every patient like family and ensure they receive comfortable, patient-centered and up-to date care,” says Dr. Craig Haga.
Endodontic Associates LLC serves patients at two convenient locations: the Ala Moana Building and the Mary Savio Medical Plaza in ‘Aiea.
ENDODONTIC ASSOCIATES, LLC
Honolulu | Ala Moana Building
1441 Kapiʻolani Boulevard,
Suite 208| (808) 591-1515
‘Aiea | Mary Savio Medical Plaza
98-1247 Ka‘ahumanu Street,
SUITE218 | (808) 455-9051
The Face of
Reproductive Medicine
The Fertility Institute of Hawai‘i (FIH) helps turn dreams of parenthood into reality. Each day, an average of two babies are born in Hawai‘i through FIH’s advanced fertility treatments.
Renowned for exceptional success rates, FIH officers cutting-edge services, including fertility diagnosis, intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), donor egg and sperm IVF, surrogacy, and fertility preservation—all within a state-of-the-art facility.
With over 50 years of combined experience, Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet have helped more than 30,000 families. As board-certified specialists in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, they provide specialized, compassionate care. Recognized among the nation’s top fertility experts, they have made FIH the premier fertility clinic in Hawai‘i and the Pacific.
FERTILITY INSTITUTE OF HAWAI‘I
1585 Kapi‘olani Boulevard,
Suite 1800, Honolulu
Phone (808) 545-2800
Text (808) 855-6932
The Face of
Sedation—Sleep Dentistry
Dr. Rohinton Patel, joined by board-certified anesthesiologist Dr. Ed Campbell, leads The Sedation Dental Center of Hawai‘i at Hawai‘i Pacific Dental Group, Hawai‘i’s first and only dedicated full-spectrum sedation dental clinic for over 13 years.
For patients with dental phobia, special needs and other conditions that make traditional dentistry a challenge, sleep dentistry is a unique option for all ages that reduces patient fatigue, operating time and anxiety. Using the cutting edge anesthesia equipment and techniques tailored for outpatient dentistry that supersedes the highest of standards, dental treatments are completed efficiently and comfortably in the most professional and caring manner.
Dr. Patel is a graduate of Boston University, Cal State University, and completed his internship at Harvard University Vanguard Medical Associates and his post doctoral training at University of Massachusetts. Dr. Campbell is a graduate of University of Hawai‘i of Mānoa, Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
THE SEDATION DENTAL CENTER
OF HAWAI‘I AT HAWAI‘I PACIFIC
DENTAL GROUP
6770 Kalaniana‘ole Highway,
Suite 216, Honolulu
The Face of
In Vitro Fertilization
A Hawai‘i’s first in vitro clinic, Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute has helped
thousands of people realize their dream of starting a family. Led by a team of board-certified
physicians with decades of experience in IVF, obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive
endocrinology, as well as an on-site Ph.D. embryologist, Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute is committed to providing the highest level of care for patients.
The clinic is open seven days a week to be accessible and responsive to patients’ needs. Free
monthly Zoom seminars are held for those with questions about the in vitro fertilization process and
other alternatives for couples and individuals with fertility concerns.
PACIFIC IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSTITUTE
Kapi‘olani Medical Center
For Women & Children
1319 Punahou Street, Suite 980
(808) 946-2226 | PACIFICINVITRO.COM
The Face of
Wisdom Teeth Removal
For most people, the removal of third molars (“wisdom teeth”) is necessary for the proper alignment and long-term health of their remaining teeth. This is ideally done in the teenage years to minimize the risks and discomfort associated with the procedure. While most patients request to be asleep for their procedure, several anesthetic options are available based on each patient’s needs and desires. As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Dr. Todd Haruki and Dr. Neil Oishi are uniquely qualified in treating wisdom teeth. The latest digital technology enables them to provide exceptional care in a safe and comfortable environment.
PACIFIC MAXILLOFACIAL CENTER LLC
Honolulu | 1060 Young Street,
Suite 312 | (808) 585-8455
Waipi‘o | 94-1221 Ka Uka Boulevard,
Suite B204 | (808) 676-9560
The Face of
Solar and Smart Home Improvement
RevoluSun powers Hawaiʻi! As you navigate your daily routine, it’s highly likely that many of the businesses and products you encounter are influenced by a RevoluSun solar system, from mom-and-pop convenience stores and restaurants, to large banks, hospitals, and universities. This sentiment underscores the profound influence RevoluSun has had on Hawai‘i’s sustainability and business landscape over the years. Established in 2009, locally owned and operated RevoluSun has become the solar contractor of choice for 10,000+ homeowners and over 200 of Hawai‘i’s most beloved and iconic businesses. It’s not just about going solar; it’s about JOINING THE REVOLUSUN!!
REVOLUSUN
660 Ala Moana Boulevard,
Suite 220A, Honolulu
(808) 748-8888 | REVOLUSUN.COM
The Face of
Food Distribution in Hawai‘i
Sysco, A Fortune 100 Company, is the global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food and non-food products to restaurants, healthcare, and educational facilities, lodging establishments, the military, and other customers around the world. The largest foodservice distributor in the state, Sysco Hawai‘i employs over three hundred local associates, spanning five distribution centers across Hawai‘i and Guam. For over 50 years, the Sysco Hawai‘i ‘Ohana has been offering exceptional produce, custom cut meats, high-quality seafood, and global flavors to match the diverse cultures of Hawai‘i. We love living our purpose every day, “Connecting the World to Share Food and Care for One Another.”
SYSCO HAWAI‘I
716 Umi Street, Honolulu
(808) 843-3200
