New Cup on the Block: Kooks Need Coffee Too
Part 2 of our café series drops in on a new surfer-themed coffee truck on O‘ahu.
Author: Janelle You
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.
A Foodie’s Guide to Halloween Happenings
Where to find Halloween bars, bar crawls, costume contests and food, sake and beer tastings through Oct. 31.
Foodflash: Alan Wong’s Next Restaurant Will Replace Hoku’s at The Kāhala
The legendary chef’s new Alan Wong’s is slated to open early next year.
New Cup on the Block: For Your Everyday Coffee Needs
Frolic’s new café series kicks off with a taste of single-origin coffee drinks at freshly opened Everyday café.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 23–29, 2025
Say farewell to Aloha Stadium, walk with your pups for a good cause, grow a food garden, learn about endangered snails and more.
Your Late Night Just Got Spicier with Khan Skewer’s Happy Hour Eats
(Sponsored) From 9 p.m. to closing, the food menu is on special at the Mongolian-inspired skewer house.
Farm Link Opens Its First Storefront Today—and It Will Have ‘Ili‘ili Pizzas and Subs
Opening Oct. 21, Hō‘ili‘ili by Farm Link will merge the locally sourced online grocer with fresh prepared food by Chuck Wakeman and Robert Urquidi.
Filipino Food Week Is Happening Now at 30 Restaurants
Specials like palabok ravioli and plenty of halo halo are at 25 eateries on O‘ahu, 3 on Maui and 2 in American Samoa until Oct. 25.
Hawai‘i Disaster Preparation Guide 2025
A special edition of Hawaii Home + Remodeling magazine, presented by aio Hawaii and Hawai‘i Community Foundation.
Mrs. Tanaka’s Sweet Potato Haupia Squares
This piece from March 2011 has been trending in our page views, so we’re reprising it here as a sweet Friday treat.
$45 Pau Hana for 2: Affordable Happy Hour at Little Joe’s Steakhouse
The little brother to Signature Prime Steak has serious discounts daily.
Congratulations to the Second Hui Kapili Cohort
Twelve small- to mid-sized businesses were selected for this program designed to provide local construction companies with business skills.
Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Scotland: 4 Foodie Films to Watch at HIFF
From fishing to oatmeal to kaiseki, these films remind us of the deeper power of food.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 16–22, 2025
Learn about space, explore the Queen Emma Summer Palace, chill out to reggae beats, go on an after-hours history tour and more.
The Pig & the Lady 2.0 Opens in Kaimukī This Week
Twelve years after opening in Chinatown, one of Hawai‘i’s hottest restaurants brings global-modern Vietnamese to the top of Wai‘alae Avenue.
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!
Ready, Set, Create! Hiki Nō Inspires the Next Generation of Storytellers
Check out the new season of Hiki Nō on Tuesday, Oct. 21, with weekly news programs produced by local students.
Café Lapin Just Became My New Favorite Matcha Hangout
The sunny, cozy spot is a matcha lover’s dream—and it has the best matcha yuzu lemonade.
Hawai‘i Home + Remodeling August-September 2025 Issue
Flip through the latest digital issue of Hawai‘i + Home Remodeling magazine.
2026 Hawaii Home + Remodeling Readers’ Choice Awards
HONOLULU Home (formerly Hawaii Home + Remodeling) has provided inspiration and resources for island homeowners for more than four decades. Now, we turn to you—our readers—to celebrate your favorite companies, contractors, shops, and more. Voting opens at…
5 Stunning Kitchen and Bath Makeovers by NKBA Hawai‘i Designers
(Sponsored) Before & After: These show-stopping kitchen and bathroom renovations blend modern features with Hawai‘i touches.
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.
What to Watch at This Year’s Hawai‘i International Film Festival
The 45th annual HIFF runs Oct. 16–26 in Honolulu with a new format.
After 21 Years, Mitch’s Sushi Just Opened Izakaya Mitch’s Next Door
Yes, it’s BYOB—until they get their liquor license.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 9–15, 2025
Sip and shop in Waikīkī, level up your photography skills, taste sake, snack on new eats, geek out at a sneaker fest and more.
This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Read Books by Indigenous Writers
To honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, here are five titles by Native authors that explore the resilience and legacies of their people.
Sweet Treats: New Zealand-Style Real Fruit Soft Serve Arrives in Kailua
Perfect Day is making these lingering hot days more delicious.
Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
No tricks, only treats with these musicians across O‘ahu.
Why McDonald’s Hawai‘i Has the Only Fried Apple Pies in the Country
Reprising this classic because everywhere else in the U.S. (except one spot), they’re baked.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in October 2025
It’s Pride month! Fly your flag at the Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival, join a community 5K and enjoy a family day at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Chao Brings Modern Vietnamese Shine to an Unlikely Stretch of Nu‘uanu
Think buttery pasta, grilled octopus and roasted bone marrow with Vietnamese touches—and chicken pho for the soul.
Yonpachi Is a New Star Among Honolulu’s Udon Shops
Find chewy, silky house-made noodles, lunch sets and izakaya dishes at the corner of McCully and Young.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 2–8, 2025
Pau hana at architecture firms, feast on tofu, play 12+ sports, meet John John Florence and more.
Wailuku’s Wehiwa Aloy Is Ready for His Shot at Big-Time Baseball
Aloy was tapped as a first-round draft pick by the Baltimore Orioles in July.
The Path to Pro
Pursuing professional sports is an arduous, costly journey, requiring grit and an all-in commitment from young athletes and their families. So why does the dream burn so big in Hawai‘i?
Why Are We So Anxious?
Anxiety is on the rise, and women are more than twice as likely to develop an anxiety disorder over their lifetimes.
2026 Hawai‘i College Guide
Give your future college student the best leg up with our Hawai‘i College Guide that covers preparation guidance like finances and testing.
Pursuits: Matty Wong Is the Reel Deal
Matty Wong is the first person from Hawai‘i to qualify for the highest level of professional bass fishing tournaments.
Going Pro Isn’t for the Feeble
Hawai‘i has an abundance of elite athletes vying for sports glory despite the odds of success.
Meet Designer Miles Endo of Light Fixture Specialist Studio Endo
Studio Endo designer Miles Endo draws from the worlds of taiko and photography to create luxuriously modern light fixtures.
2026 Hawai‘i College Guide: A Local Kid's Guide to Surviving College
Tips to stay on top of academics, money and more.
Our Favorite Local LGBTQIA+-Owned Stores and Eateries
Where to shop and dine local during Hawai‘i’s Pride Month.
Holo Holo Music Festival Comes to O‘ahu for the First Time
On Oct. 18 and 19, the Holo Holo Music Festival gathers island and reggae musicians at Bishop Museum for an all-star concert.
2026 Hawai‘i College Guide: Preparing for College in High School
A student’s involvement sets the foundation for college acceptance—and beyond. Here’s how to build that foundation with strength and purpose.
A New Generation of Mixologists Is Raising the Bar for Craft Cocktails
Craft cocktails have gone mainstream in Honolulu. Meet some of the mixologists leading the charge.
Build Better With Surf Blocks Made From Recycled Surfboard Foam
A Maui architect has created an eco-friendly building material that uses surfboard Styrofoam waste in its composite concrete.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2025
Dive into local architecture, celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, go on a boozy brunch shopping spree, join the Honolulu Pride festivities and more.
New Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry Collection Hiluhilu Brings Us Back to Our Roots
Hiluhilu is a collaboration between Kumu Hula Sonny Ching and local jewelry labels Paradisus and Jason Dow Jewelry.
