Highlights from 34 Serious Menu Deals for Honolulu Restaurant Week 2026
We got hungry browsing all the offerings from paella to A5 wagyu to pasta and seafood.
Author: TownNews Staff - Alan Williamson
How Important Is the Military to Hawai‘i?
As critical land-lease negotiations loom, discussions about the military presence in the Islands have escalated.
A Crisis of Sleep
More of us struggle with sleep than you might think. We asked doctors and sleep specialists for advice.
Through an Okazuya Window: Behind the Scenes at 87-Year-Old Fukuya Deli
From 4:30 a.m. to noon, we saw all the hustle in the Fukuya Deli kitchen and the community life that this old-school okazuya preserves.
Give Big Hawai‘i: Kona Low Kōkua
Local nonprofits came together to help hard-hit communities during and after the devastating storms this spring.
Hawaiʻi’s Chess Team Is Making All the Right Moves
Team Hawai‘i knows how to play the long game—onscreen and off—for chess success.
More Than Skin-Deep With Kecia Littman
We caught up with Kecia Littman, an emerging presence in Hawai‘i’s beauty industry.
‘Ukulele Artist Brittni Paiva Makes a Comeback
Her new album Through the Chaos showcases her songwriting and ‘ukulele chops.
Sea Life Park Hawai‘i’s Next Chapter With the Hawaiian Council
Hawaiian Council’s acquisition brings a renewed focus on culture, conservation and community to the longtime Waimānalo attraction.
Pursuits: The Tea Evangelist, Kursten Brewer
Kursten Brewer believes everyone could benefit from the simple ritual of sitting around a table, slowing down and drinking tea.
Give Big Hawai‘i: Your Support Matters!
Take a look at how your donations benefit local organizations.
Ode to Generation X
Now in our 40s and 50s, we’re too old to be young, but too young to be old.
Tails of the City: Giving Nonnative Birds a Flying Chance
To Betty Kanai and other volunteer rehabbers, all birds are created equal.
A New Way to Play Kōnane
A free online version of kōnane, a game often called Hawaiian checkers, is now accessible worldwide.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Is Padel the Next Pickleball?
A passionate group of padel players hopes to bring the sport to life in the Islands.
The Downtown Honolulu Business Improvement District Brings New Life
The city’s Downtown Honolulu Business Improvement District has been working to clean up the neighborhood, make it safer and give people more reasons to come.
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!
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 5–11, 2026
Snag dining deals, check off your holiday shopping list, cheer at a basketball tourney, experience traditional Hawaiian games and more.
Does It Still Stink at Happy Days? We Did a Sniff Test in Kaimukī
Two months after the roof collapsed at Happy Days, we check out the stink factor at ground zero and nearby restaurants.
Thanksgiving Menus at Restaurants Around O‘ahu
Nearly 50 dine-in and takeout offerings for the most thankful day of the year.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2026
Play pickleball for a good cause, try new board games, score dining deals, sip and shop around Kāhala Mall and more.
All the Spooky, Scary, Tricksy Halloween Fun on O‘ahu
Spooky season is on. Here’s where you can chase ghosts, pick pumpkins, scream your head off or parade your fabulous costume.
5 Questions with Lahaina Tacos’ New Viral Influencer
The world is, like, ob-[pause]-sessed with Pedro Haro. So are we.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 29–Nov. 4, 2026
Surf in costume, dance at a Hindu celebration, see an ominous opera, watch a manta ray documentary and more.
Halloween Parties, Food & Drink Specials for Grownups This Spooky, Fiendish Week
Zombies, Halloween menus and parties for the 21+ crowd.
At Buns Gone Wong, Wagyu Burgers Start at $7
Brian Wong pops up with his Oklahoma-style smash burgers weekly in Mapunapuna and Waikīkī.
A Coffee Lover’s Guide to Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Honolulu
These 15 local coffee shops put their own spin on a fall tradition.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 22–28, 2026
Walk with costumed pups in support of the Hawaiian Humane Society, hear Hawaiian stories, see a nostalgic play and more.
While We Weren’t Looking, a New Bakeshop and Deli Appeared in Mō‘ili‘ili
Hō‘ili‘ili Market, Farm Link’s locally sourced grocery store, has brought in veteran chefs to craft fresh dessert and deli items on site.
Behind the Book with What Whispers Back Contributors
True local spine-tinglers are back in print alongside new works of eerie Hawai‘i fiction in this double-sided anthology.
In His Words: Why Jon Matsubara Closed Feast Last Week (But You Can Still Get Lobster Rolls)
Feast still has its KCC Farmers Market booth, but the rest is up in the air. Here’s the story.
Join Us for HONOLULU Restaurant Week Presented By First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard®
Calling all foodies: Get ready for the first-ever HONOLULU Restaurant Week presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard®! This year, we’re jumpstarting the holidays with nine days of delicious deals. From Nov. 7 through 15, 2026, participating…
Holiday Sip+Shop at Kāhala Mall
At every stop, you'll enjoy a festive wine tasting, savor light bites, and shop exclusive holiday deals to make your season bright on Saturday, Nov. 8!
Where to Find Spoopy Halloween Treats on O‘ahu
From pumpkin pastries to creepy cakes to diabolical donuts, there are plenty of tricksy treats to be had this Halloween season.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 15–21, 2026
See WWE superstars, sample brand-new bites, learn about space, explore Queen Emma Summer Palace and more.
Building Places Where Hawai‘i Gathers
(Partner Content) Michael Young, president and CEO of Albert C. Kobayashi Inc., tackles housing and education projects for Hawai‘i’s future.
Second Annual Celebrating Wāhine: 37 Remarkable Women Who Inspire Hawai‘i
Photo gallery: HONOLULU Magazine brings the community together to honor women shaping Hawai‘i’s future.
Celebrating Wāhine Awards 2026
We highlight 37 women who have made impactful contributions to the community, asking them about the purpose they find in their work and to offer advice to others.
3 Alfresco Dining Spots in Kaka‘ako
At the end of a long day, sometimes all we want is casual alfresco dining with free parking. We rounded up three easy-breezy spots.
2026 HONOLULU Book Awards
This year’s five honorees bumped an already high bar set by our 2023 and 2024 winners.
2027 College Guide: Getting Ahead
In a challenging job market, it’s critical for students to seek internships and other work opportunities, along with on-campus experiences, throughout their college years.
What You’ll Find at The Silos at the Waialua Sugar Mill
The Silos at the Waialua Sugar Mill is a hub for community and creativity on the North Shore.
O‘ahu Grazers Provides Natural Vegetation Management With Sheep and Goats
O‘ahu Grazers brings sheep and goats to graze at solar farms, fire-prone areas and other sites that need vegetation management.
Welcome to B+HARI Brain Class
Attendance has grown steadily as kūpuna, business executives and others aim to improve their cognitive functioning and stave off dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Coffee Meets Chocolate at Mānoa Chocolate’s Café
Mānoa Chocolate’s new venture puts chocolatey coffee drinks front and center.
What the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet Means to the Community
Behind the T-shirts and trinkets, the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet has maintained its community vibe for 47 years.
