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What to eat at HIFF’s drive-in movies at Ala Moana this week
Dinner and a movie out? Thanks to the Hawaii International Film Festival, the old tradition is back. This week is the last week of HIFF’s drive-in movies at Ala Moana Center and Windward Mall. For the movies at Ala Moana,…
Where to find the best Chinese-style ribs
Ribs at Chinese roast meat counters in Honolulu are tucked away in a corner to make room for hanging burnished ducks and crackly-skinned roast pork. It’s time for these quiet stunners to take centerstage: They are meaty and hefty, roasted…
You’re Invited to an Exclusive Dinner with Mad Bene
As part of our Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series, this award-winning name features an exclusive menu on Dec. 3.
Muki Dogs redefines street meat with tasty vegan sausages
There's a tiny hot dog stand at the corner of Wai‘alae and Koko Head avenues in Kaimukī that serves one thing: flame-grilled hot dogs. But not just any hot dogs, vegan hot dogs. And they are flavor bombs with a following. An alternative…
Ward Village – Where Island Meets Urban
Discover Ward Village, a community where the best parts of life.
2021 Hawai‘i College Guide
Learn how to manage the admissions process, tackle financial aid applications, land an internship and more.
Hawai‘i Public Radio’s Dabney Gough Shares Her 6 Picks for Fall
Here’s what she’s streaming, reading, watching and doing in Honolulu this season.
October 2020: Table of Contents
Features The Long Haulers The quarantine period is a few weeks. But…
8 favorite hot dogs on Oahu
All the times the weather is hot, which has been just about the entirety of the pandemic so far in Hawaii, staffers at Frolic's parent publication, Honolulu Magazine, are thinking about hot dogs. They're not only a zesty comfort food…
Beer Lab’s new brewpub opens Saturday at Pearlridge
Nine months in, 2020 is full of speedbumps for businesses statewide. For Beer Lab HI, the stay-at-home orders and increasing restrictions on bars and restaurants are not stopping them from opening their third full-service brewpub this Saturday, Sept. 26, at Pearlridge…
2020 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on Sept. 14, 2020.
Nam Fong sells something that’s better than roast duck
Sheltering at home has me leaning hard into Chinese comfort foods, which necessitates frequent trips into Chinatown. And I can never step foot in Chinatown without submitting to Nam Fong’s siren call. I tell myself I will head straight from…
How to buy ultra-fresh, non-GMO tofu at Aloha Tofu’s factory
“Tofu’s not a sexy type of food,” admits Paul Uyehara, Aloha Tofu’s president. “It just kind of hangs out in the background.” The 70-year-old company has come up with new products to join the familiar favorites in the green tubs—all…
These luxe pastry boxes are your ticket to daily happiness
Lifting the lid on a pastry box delivers a joy that Charlie Bucket’s golden ticket can’t match. Each week a boxed assortment of pastries is released by MW and Senia, and in limited amounts. I’ve taken to checking MW’s emails every Monday and Senia’s Instagram…
HONOLULU Magazine Wins 13 Awards This Year
The magazine earned kudos locally and nationally for our writing and design. So, if you’re looking for some great reads, we have a few suggestions.
Love Heineken but want to support local? Give these ales a try
Blonde ales are considered an easy entry for people looking to get into craft beer without knowing where to start. The Beer Judge Certification Program describes the style as an “easy-drinking, approachable, malt-oriented American craft beer. Well balanced and clean, [it]…
Chorizo or chili? Bratwurst or Chicago? Ranking Hank’s haute dogs
Opened in 2007, before the earliest inklings of the redevelopment that's still enveloping Kakaako, Hank's Haute Dogs manages to feel both nouveau and like it's been there for ages. It takes the humble hot dog of our youth and elevates…
Whole Foods now stocks Sale Pepe’s Maui-made fresh pasta
Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina in Lahaina is a somewhat hidden gem on one of the busiest tourist stretches of Maui. It’s one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Hawai‘i, for pizza and especially its pasta. I not the only one…
Local Experts Share Their Tips for Selecting the Best Wine, Beer and Liquor To Go With Popular Cuisines
Your cheat sheet for BYOB dining.
Who’s growing food? These Hawaii seeds are for Hawaii needs
Perhaps, when the pandemic hit, you turned to local produce and meats. And perhaps you even started a garden of your own. But where did you buy your seeds? The UH Seed Lab and the Hawai‘i Seed Growers Network “are…
Beer Lab cures the munchies with new house-made salami
Besides making a great pau hana, what do beer and salami have in common? If you know one fermentation, you know them all. Such was the thinking that led to Beer Lab’s house-made salami, the newest addition to its Department of…
Local comfort: Warm, toasty loaves from La Tour Bakehouse
Working from home, far from hungry colleagues and the temptations of Downtown, has thrown my lunch breaks for a loop. Thankfully, I have a cache of downright delicious loaves from La Tour Bakehouse on hand to keep my midday feasts from…
Life Interrupted: 15 People. 15 Stories of Sudden Change, Courage and Community During COVID-19
We asked Honolulu residents—teachers, police officers, home care workers, nurses and more—what life was like for them when the pandemic first arrived on O‘ahu.
Applying to Private School: A Timeline
Thinking about private school for your child? Finding the right school for your child and getting her or him enrolled can take at least a year. Here is a 12-month timeline to make sure you don’t miss a crucial deadline along the way.
The Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Financial Aid
Financial Aid FAQS.
What Are You Looking For in a Private School?
You and your child will want a clear idea of exactly what you’re looking for in a private school before you begin the search. Here are some general areas you might consider.
2021 Hawai‘i Private School Guide Listing of Private Schools
With the large number and variety of private schools in Hawai‘i, you may find yourself asking, Just where do I start?
Best in Real Estate Hawai‘i 2020 Fast Facts
The Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center offers a free one-hour orientation for homebuyers. It’s $60 to become a member and get access to counseling, classes, coaching sessions and more. Call (808)…
What Do Accreditation and Licensing Mean for Your Child?
More than seals and acronyms, accreditation and licensing status are important factors in choosing the right school.
Manoa Honey Co. is making light, ultra-local meads
Mead makes people think of a heavy, sweet medieval drink, Yuki Uzuhashi says, but that’s not at all what he envisioned when he decided to make the alcoholic beverage. The creator of Mānoa Honey Co. wanted a lighter, refreshing drink with…
This is Kalihi’s first beer brewery in 127 years
Broken Boundary Brewery is Kalihi's first brewery since the closure of the Baltimore-based National Brewery Co. in 1893. It's attached to Homebrew in Paradise, O‘ahu’s only homebrew supply store, founded in 1994 by Hawai‘i brewing pioneer Dave Campbell of Aloha…
Celebrate the Best of Summer with These Exclusive Offers for Locals
These deals on hotels, dining and activities—many available only to kama‘āina—remind us why we’re lucky we live Hawai‘i.
New flavors to try from local ice cream shops
Here’s the scoop: We went to local ice cream and gelato makers to pick our flavor flaves. Think jazzed-up versions of basic chocolate and coffee flavors, and refreshing sorbets that celebrate seasonal local ingredients like juicy watermelon and sweet mountain…
This new Sicilian pizza truck is roaming around Kakaako
The way new eateries are sprouting up in Kakaako these days, you never know what'll roll up next. So this one was typically and totally unexpected. When it comes to pizza, I’m typically a fan of the less-is-more approach. I’m…
A perspective on being a Black female business owner in Hawaii
This is part of a series on perspectives from Black food-business owners in Hawai‘i on honolulumagazine.com. HONOLULU MAGAZINE: What’s your culinary background? Gida Snyder: I have been cooking professionally for 13 years now. I went to Kapi‘olani Community College for…
Micah Kāne of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation Answers Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
Watch the interview live, here on HONOLULU Magazine.
Gov. David Ige and Gavin Thornton of Hawai‘i Appleseed Answer Your Questions About Reopening the State
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Lieutenant Governor Josh Green Answers Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
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Senate President Ron Kouchi on Domestic and Foreign Travel to Hawai‘i
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Aloha oe: What Real Gastropub meant to Hawaii’s beer scene
Businesses in Hawaii are slowly reopening, but not all will still be around to pour you a pint. Last week Real Gastropub announced that stay-at-home orders have been too much to bear and it will not be reopening. For many,…
Dr. Angela Pratt from Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women and Children Answers Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
Watch the interview live, here on HONOLULU Magazine.
Chef Lee Anne Wong of Koko Head Cafe Talks About Reopening a Restaurant in Hawai‘i During Quarantine
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Governor David Ige Answers Your Questions About Travel, Pretesting and Unemployment Benefits in Hawai‘i
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U.S. Senator Brian Schatz Answers Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
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Mayor Kirk Caldwell Answers Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
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Dr. Jonathan Paladino from Hawai‘i Pacific Health Answers Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
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Paul Yonamine from Central Pacific Bank Answers Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
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Gov. David Ige and UH Mānoa Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Thomas Lee Answer Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
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