Our Watch List: Films to Look Forward to This Fall
Get tickets and mark your calendars for these upcoming films and shows we’re excited to see from HRFF, HIFF and more.
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Hawai‘i’s Senior Yakitori Master Has Opened His Own Restaurant
Not much has changed at Yakitori Ando since this post originally appeared in 2018—only now the wait for a reservation is about two months.
PHOTOS: 40th annual Hale ‘Aina Celebration presented by First Hawaiian Bank Priority Destinations World Elite MasterCard
Mahalo to all of you who joined us for a whimsical night at our 40th Hale ‘Aina Celebration presented by First Hawaiian Bank Priority Destinations World Elite MasterCard! On Saturday, Sept. 9, we gathered food lovers at the Hawai‘i State…
Kāko‘o Maui: Buy Online From These 6 Farms to Support Maui
If you want to support Maui from afar, check out these farms that sell their locally grown and made products online.
Ensuring the Safety of Our Pets: The Necessity of Disaster Preparedness
Pet owners, don’t delay—here’s how to keep your pets safe and prepare them for the upheaval of disasters like hurricanes or fires.
Shop Local at Ala Moana Center
Ala Moana Center is once again hosting its Shop Local Promotion. From September 11–September 30, 2023, customers who spend $250 or more at any of Ala Moana Center’s qualifying local stores and restaurants will receive a $25 Ala Moana…
Be the First to Experience the Taste of the Grand Lānai
Be the first to tantalize your taste buds at the Grand Lānai Restaurant Week's Preview Event. With this golden ticket, you'll savor tastings from not one, not two, but…
Debu Brings Giant Kimbap Rolls and Inari Bombs to Ke‘eaumoku
Think poke bombs but topped with unagi, bulgogi, avocado or corn—and don’t miss those giant kimbap rolls.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 21–27, 2023
Nerd out at a snail festival and Geek Meet, attend a block party in Waikīkī, relive your disco days and go on a ride with other cycling enthusiasts.
Mom Talk: Q&A with News Anchor Yunji de Nies
The TV personality from Hawai‘i Island shares how she strives for balance on and off the screen.
Farewell to Nam Fong 南方燒臘 After 35 Years in Chinatown
The classic Hong Kong-style roast meats shop is closed Tuesday for its weekly day off. It closes for good on Sunday, Sept. 24.
Shop Dreamy Home Décor at the New Woven by Shaolin Boutique
Interior designer Shaolin Low brings together chic homewares, curated furniture options and accessible design services in Kailua.
Best Bites: O’Kims Korean Kitchen Keeps Reinventing Korean Cuisine
From deep-fried braised beltfish to an addictive vegan zucchini pancake, we try O’Kims’ inventive monthly specials.
Four Hawaiian Goddesses Take the Stage With a Contemporary Twist
Oh My Goddess!, Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre’s first new production in eight years, debuts in September. We got the inside scoop from founder Cheryl Flaharty.
Pupusas, Pastelitos And Other Salvadoran Eats Are in Waipahu
La Casita brings casual Central American food to central Oahu
Kāko‘o Maui: Shop the Cutest Keiki Items from Mom-Owned Maui Brands
Shop small and support these Maui businesses helmed by multitalented mamas.
Where to Park in Waikīkī
Are you Waikīkī-phobic? Newsflash: If you’re going to eat, there’s plenty of cheap or free parking around.
We Tried It: Wave808 Karaoke
The new karaoke spot on Sheridan Street offers swanky rooms, high-tech karaoke equipment and a solid drink menu.
How Is Maui’s Air Quality After the Wildfires?
A month after the devastation, people are living amid potentially dangerous air quality. Here are the precautions you should take.
La Bettola Is the New Italian Hot Spot in Waikīkī
It’s also the home of the OG uni pasta and good family-style portions next to the aquarium at ‘Alohilani Resort.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 14–20, 2023
Sample choke seltzers in Kaka‘ako, learn how to plant Native Hawaiian ipu, say ciao to Festa Italiana and indulge in brunch and shopping at The Laylow.
Kāko‘o Maui: Insider’s Guide to Eating Local on Maui
A Maui chef and food truck owner shouts out 16 small local food businesses worth visiting across the Valley Isle.
Kāko‘o Maui: Shop Online to Support These Maui Boutiques
Maui’s locally owned shops are brimming with great finds from Hawai‘i designers, artists and makers and could use your kōkua right now.
Waiāhole Poi Factory Is Expanding to Windward Mall
Fresh poi, beef lū‘au and Sweet Lady of Waiāhole are coming to the mall food court in October.
Foodland Just Dropped Its Newest Collab, And We’re Soy In Love
Continuing its 75th anniversary celebration, the brand has partnered with Aloha Shoyu for an adorable new addition to your kitchen.
Beyond Ball Hawai‘i Is Changing The Way Keiki Play Sports
Husband-and-wife team Nohea Tano and Will Howard’s passion is to help keiki love, enjoy and stay in sports.
Kāko‘o Maui: Things to Do on Maui
Planning to visit Maui? Check out these cool events on our neighbor island to support the local economy and its entertainment scene.
Support Our Neighbor Island ‘Ohana While You Shop the Kōkua Maui Online Auction
Now through Sept. 15, shop with a purpose and place your bids on items from favorite Island designers. All net proceeds will benefit the Hawai‘i Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund.
Benefit Events, Concerts and Fundraisers for Maui Wildfire Relief
From benefit concerts to fundraising auctions, our Hawai‘i community is hustling to organize awesome events to help Maui recover.
These Hawai‘i Designers and Boutiques Are Donating 100% of Proceeds to Maui’s Recovery
Shop local and support the Maui community on their road to recovery after the wildfire disaster.
Maui Wildfires: How to Support Our Maui Neighbors From O‘ahu
Want to help those affected by the Maui wildfires? Here are the ways you can lend your support on O‘ahu and donate to Maui.
Your Insider Guide to Festa Italiana
Calling all Italy fans—here’s your chance to eat pasta, drink European wine and admire fancy Lamborghinis at this year’s Festa Italiana.
Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for a Hurricane
We talked to the Department of Emergency Management to get the answers to important hurricane preparedness FAQ.
Beer Lab Just Opened a Beer Garden and Poke Counter on Beretania
It’s the fourth location for this growing craft beer microchain.
Finally, Amazing Jerk Chicken and Oxtail at Downtown’s New Irie Jerk
Come for the jerk chicken, stay for the curried goat.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 7–13, 2023
Make lei by a Waikīkī pool, catch live music to benefit Maui and learn about Native American culture at the Honolulu Intertribal Powwow.
What’s Happening to the Animals Displaced by the Maui Wildfires?
We look into what’s been going on with the search for lost pets, the strays sent to the U.S. mainland and ways to help.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in September 2023
Check out the annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, tour the Foster Botanical Garden and learn more about protections for LGBTQ+ elders.
6 Books to Champion Maui Authors and Stories
Read these stories of Maui to find comfort in the aftermath of the Lahaina wildfires and honor the island culture.
There’s a New Japanese Food Hall Inside This Waikīkī Grocery Store
The Japan inside Mitsuwa at International Market Place has six new eateries hawking ramen, yakitori, wagyu, musubi, uni and tempura.
Livestream: Kīpuni Aloha no Maui
We joined hands across Hawai‘i on Sept. 1 for a statewide day-long vigil for Maui.
Sneak Peek: Mari’s Gardens Expands Its Grow-Local Plant Business
Find plants, produce and green joy at the Sept. 1 soft opening of the new Kailua store.
Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
Usher in the fall season this September with musical performances on O‘ahu.
What to Eat During September’s Okinawan Feastival in Honolulu
Not the festival, the FEASTival: 28 eateries continue the celebration of all foods Okinawan with special dishes until Sept. 18.
PBS Hawai‘i Classics Bring Back More Shows From the Archives
Pau Hana Years and Spectrum Hawai‘i are now broadcasting on PBS Hawai‘i and streaming on YouTube.
The Local General Store Brings Meats and Sweets Under One Roof
At The Local General Store, locally sourced pastries meet the island’s only all-local, full-service butcher counter.
What’s in a Name? Borrowing ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Doesn’t Make It Hawaiian
Getting left out of the ‘ohana—a closer look at the appropriation of Hawaiian words for non-Hawaiian purposes.
Bon Appé-chic: Finery for Fall Fits
Indulge in fall accessories that offer delicious nods to your favorite Island treats.
The Secret Ingredient to Being Restaurateurs of the Year
It’s not just the food—Restaurateurs of the Year Robynne Maii and Chuck Bussler are committed to supporting the local industry and workers.
Kampai at the Pier: Nami Kaze Is the Best New Restaurant of 2023
HONOLULU editors unanimously agree—Jason Peel’s Nami Kaze is Hawai‘i’s Best New Restaurant.
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