We Tried It: Touring the USS Missouri on the Family-Friendly Chuck’s Quest
A new scavenger hunt leads kids through the Battleship Missouri’s past.
Author: Admin Staff - Josh Ludeking
Hawai‘i Ceramic Artist Toshiko Takaezu Retrospective Exhibit Opens This February
One of Hawai‘i’s best-known artists is honored with a deep dive into her work at the Honolulu Museum of Art from Feb. 14–July 19.
HONOLULU Magazine BrunchFest 2026 Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
HONOLULU Magazine’s BrunchFest K-POP Edition brings together Hawaiʻi’s best brunch bites, creative cocktails, and high-energy K-POP vibes for one unforgettable day. Featured Restaurants Include: Smith and Kings Cafe Kaila Over Easy Hau Tree Kapa Hale And More! …
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 12–18, 2026
Spot humpback whales, see an out-of-this-world opera, be serenaded by the orchestra, visit a ceramics art show and more.
Where to Find Snacks, Gifts & Special Menus for Lunar New Year
The Year of the Fire Horse is going to be intense: These eateries around O‘ahu have everything you’ll need to celebrate.
Daji Spicy Pavilion 黔香阁 Brings Guizhou-Style Spice to Honolulu
A beef brisket noodle unlike what you’ve had before, spicy dry mix noodles and juicy potstickers at O‘ahu’s only Guizhou food specialist.
Your Insider Guide to the Chinatown Festival & Parade
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a 150-foot dragon, lion dances, a mini-horse petting zoo, traditional Chinese eats and more at this all-day block party on Feb. 14.
Modern Filipino American Mama Guava Is One of the City’s Most Exciting Restaurants
There’s a catch: The popular lunchtime pop-up in Chinatown is slated to close after February.
Ring in the Year of the Horse With Lion Dances, Firecrackers, Parades and More
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome good fortune for 2026 with these festivities across O‘ahu.
Discover Local Style, Food and Finds at HONOLULU Magazine’s New Curated Marketplace at Ward Centre
HONOLULU Magazine is bringing a fresh new shopping experience to town with a curated indoor marketplace designed to spotlight Hawaiʻi’s most stylish, creative and locally loved brands — all under one roof for one day only. Taking over…
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 5–11, 2026
Watch top-notch breakdancers, see African American films, clean up an east side beach, listen to Hawaiian steel guitar tunes and more.
Where to Score Super Bowl Special Menus for Sunday’s Big Game
Seahawks, Patriots or just the halftime show? Whatever the reason you watch Super Bowl LX, you’re going to need pro-level grinds.
Booksellers Show Love for Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
What to read this Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i for adults and keiki to learn about and celebrate the Hawaiian language.
Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
You’ve got to make valen-time for these musicians across O‘ahu.
Vote Now: Best of HONOLULU Family 2026
Nominate your favorite services, shops, restaurants and more! Voting ends Feb. 28, 2025.
Vote for the 2026 Best of HONOLULU
Your opinion matters. Now through Feb. 28, support our island’s businesses by voting for your favorites in more than 80 categories.
Lights Out? Hawai‘i’s Energy Future Looks Dire
Without swift action, Hawai‘i faces more exorbitant electricity costs. What will it take to move aggressively enough with renewable alternatives?
Chinatown Through A Lens
It’s edgy, vibrant, dynamic and diverse, and that’s what makes it a focal point for many of our city’s street photographers.
Will Restaurants Ever Be the Same?
Reduced hours, higher prices, QR codes and a shift toward small, casual concepts: Our dining scene is in flux. Ten longtime restaurateurs tell us what’s happening.
Tails of the City: Kōlea Go the Distance
Year after year, kōlea travel thousands of miles to winter in Hawai‘i.
Good Meal Hunting With Kimi’s Kitchen: An Ocean Woman’s Guide to Wild Home Cooking
In her new cookbook, spearfisher Kimi Werner whips up delectable meals from wild-caught ingredients.
The Local Queen that Dethroned a Kouign Amann from France
I only indulged in the kouign amann while in Brittany, France, where it originated—until I tasted a local version that kicked it to the curb.
The Return of Rice Farms in Hawai‘i
UH Mānoa and the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology explore Hawai‘i’s rice farming potential.
Two Young Filipinas, Matched on the National Marrow Donor Program, Are Now Blood Sisters
Mariel Tadena in Hawai‘i was a marrow donor for Nicole Fabela in California; since then, the two have been forever entwined by the gift of life.
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Locally Designed Floral Pieces
Instead of gifting short-lived roses, make the Valentine’s Day feels last with wearable pieces of floral art.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2026
Celebrate African American culture through films, have a roaring good time at Punahou Carnival, welcome the Lunar New Year and more.
Hawai‘i’s Racial Mix and Demographics
Our Islands’ demographics continue to change. Here’s the latest breakdown based on data released last June.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Our Aloha Stadium Wishlist
Hālawa will be undergoing major changes over the coming decades. Here’s what we want to see.
Joy Meets Girl: Bolei Girl’s Happiness-Infused Glassware
Artist Jannie Lai crafts matcha bowls, cups, sculptures and more to bring out the joy in everyday moments.
Farm Link Makes Its Online Grocery Selection Available in Real Life
Farm Link has opened its own brick-and-mortar store, giving customers direct access to its locally sourced foods.
Fiber Artist-Designer Amelia Samari Shapes Simple Rope Into Exquisite Baskets and Bags
We’re loving Samari’s elegant woven vessels that are as much art pieces as they are accessories.
Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse in 2026
Local artist Kahi Ching interprets the Fire Horse of the upcoming Lunar New Year in watercolor and charcoal.
Here Are the Local Businesses & Restaurants Participating in Today’s National Strike
O‘ahu businesses and restaurants are closing or doing something special for the community to support the call for an end to ICE violence.
Your Insider Guide to the 2026 Punahou Carnival
Check out what’s new and where to find all your favorites at this year’s carnival on Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7.
The Best Brunchy Bites at Tangö Contemporary Café
Partner Content Saucy braised beef loco mocos, petite Swedish pancakes and house-cured gravlax hash skillets are just a few of the Best Bites.
Valentine’s Day Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants and Bakeries
Valentine’s menus are blooming like roses—start your search for cute treats and romantic meals with these 90.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 29–Feb. 4, 2026
Stroll through a Hong Kong-style night market, watch a North Shore surf contest, shop for a Valentine’s gift, see a dance showcase and more.
Biting Into Marujuu, the City’s First Sizzling Hamburg Restaurant
Where Japanese-style hamburger steaks come with a side of anime.
Amazing Mu‘umu‘u Worn for Mu‘umu‘u Month 2026
Guests donned beautiful mu‘umu‘u and enjoyed a Mamo Howell fashion show in celebration of the 11th anniversary of Mu‘umu‘u Month.
Exciting Fitness Classes and Wellness Activities to Try on O‘ahu
Switch up your routine with fun new classes and activities designed to reenergize, realign and restore.
8 Best Dog-Friendly Hikes on O‘ahu
Leashed dogs are allowed on dozens of state trails. Here are our top picks for where to hike with your furry friend.
Home Is Here With Local Artists Kalany Omengkar and Tassho Pearce
Meet Micronesian painter Kalany Omengkar and hip-hop pioneer and rapper Tassho Pearce, both sharing their artistic journeys.
Foodflash: 9 Hawai‘i Chefs and Eateries Are in the Running for 2026 James Beard Awards
Longtime restaurateur Peter Merriman leads the pack—and 5 of the 9 are first-time semifinalists.
2026 Best of HONOLULU Family Voting Tool Kit
Spread the news. Share the ballot. Polls close February 28, 2025.
Tonkatsu Tamafuji, One of Honolulu’s Hardest-to-Get Reservations, Plans to Expand
Same address, different floor: The tonkatsu specialist widely regarded as Honolulu’s best is moving into a much bigger space.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 22–28, 2026
Attend a home building show, view a new exhibit about Robert Cazimero, play glow-in-the-dark pickleball, see a crime thriller and more.
All Our Favorite Soups in Honolulu
There's nothing better on a chilly day than tucking into one of these comforting bowls.
Your Ultimate Guide to Runs, Walks, Swims and Cycling Events on O‘ahu
Get outside, get moving and get in shape with our handy guide to awesome outdoor fitness events on O‘ahu.
