Best of Honolulu 2020
We sought out the best of everything—from local sake to seafood boil, bank to barbershop—and expanded our list with a finalist in every category chosen by our readers.
Author: Cathy Cruz-George
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 12 Best Frozen Treats for a Boiling Hot Day on O‘ahu
Labor Day might signal the end of summer elsewhere, but we’ll still be sweating through the next few months. Here are our favorite ways to cool down.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best for Family on O‘ahu
The 5 editorial and reader picks for the places and businesses in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.
Best of Honolulu 2019
Discover all the 2019 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best for Families on O‘ahu
The 5 editorial and reader picks for the best for you and your ʻohana.
The 11 Best Pumpkin Desserts, Beer, Salads and Bread on O‘ahu
Move over pumpkin spice latte, seasonal pumpkin treats have arrived in Honolulu. We tracked down some worth discovering on your own, from sweets and a smoothie to a savory salad.
10 Ways to Volunteer for Earth Day on O‘ahu
From the North Shore to East O‘ahu and the Windward side, here are ten volunteer opportunities to get you outside this weekend.
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