Editors’ Picks: Holiday Gift Guide 2023
A book of lei, a mini pottery wheel, island-inspired swaddle blankets and locally made chili oil—here’s what’s on our editors’ gift lists.
Diane Seo
Articles
O‘ahu’s Great Neighborhoods: Lē‘ahi (Diamond Head/Kapi‘olani Park)
It’s where many urbanites go when we want (or need) to get outside.
Dreams on the Green: Allisen Corpuz on Her Golf Breakthrough
With a major tournament win under her belt, Hawai‘i golfer Allisen Corpuz is one of the LPGA’s newest standouts.
We Tried It: Taking the (Cold) Plunge
We visited the new Hawai‘i Move Lab in Kalihi to attempt contrast therapy, time in a hot sauna followed by a dip in freezing cold water.
2024 Hawai‘i College Guide: Getting Into College
Having an informed, personalized strategy is critical for college admission, especially since the pandemic.
Maui Fires and Climate Change: Will They Raise Insurance Rates in Hawai‘i?
As natural disasters become more prevalent, a local insurance executive answers questions about what homeowners can expect and how they can protect their property.
Inspiring Women: Our March Cover Story
To mark Women’s History Month and celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, we profile six extraordinary women in our March issue.
What a Year
HONOLULU is working to strengthen its digital wherewithal amid turbulence in the media industry.
HONOLULU’s Top 10 Stories of 2022
Excluding stories that appeared on Frolic Hawai‘i, here are our 10 most popular online stories for the year.
3 Stunning Kaka’ako Murals and the Stories Behind Them
Artists Kamea Hadar, Jack Soren and Matt and Roxy Ortiz tell us the backstories.
Editor’s Note: What is Happiness?
It’s our own personal journey, as we see it. And hopefully, this issue offers clarity.
The Meaning Behind the Happiness Sign at Roy’s Hawai‘i Kai
Chef Roy Yamaguchi sends a message with his banner hanging outside The Original Roy’s Hawai‘i Kai.
The Yogi: Tiana Hannemann
The 22-year-old went from disheartened engineering student to joyful yoga instructor and entrepreneur.
Editor’s Note: Water, Dives and Disappearing Late-Night Dining
This is the first part of Preserving the Elements, a climate series that begins with a deep dive into water.
2023 Hawai‘i College Guide: Getting Into College
Having an informed, personalized strategy is critical for college admission, especially since the pandemic.
Clark Little’s Latest Book Showcases Stunning Ocean Photography
“The Art of Waves” presents a dreamy kaleidoscope of more than 150 images shot from inside and above breaking waves.
Editor’s Note: The Spirit of the Hale ‘Aina Awards
Celebrating the passion and perseverance of our city’s chefs and restaurateurs.
Serendipity and Flow
HONOLULU Editorial Director Diane Seo on learning to let go and be open to new opportunities.
Best of HONOLULU 2022: The Best Fitness and Outdoor Fun on O‘ahu
Grab your skates, clubs and rackets for these 20 ways to get out and play.
Best of HONOLULU 2022: The Best Services on O‘ahu
Take a class, sing your heart out onstage or get your hair done at our 84 top picks chosen by readers and editors.
Best of HONOLULU 2022
From best Korean fried chicken to banh mi, the best way to get into pickleball to best beach blanket, we pulled together the top food, fitness, shopping, services and family-friendly picks.
Meet the Doctor from Our June 2022 Cover, Cass Nakasone
The renowned orthopedic surgeon at Straub has performed thousands of successful hip and knee replacements and is committed to mentoring the next generation of surgeons in Hawai‘i.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2022
Jack Johnson, New Kids on the Block and the Korean Festival—yes, big events are back!
Cool Slurps: Mul Naengmyeon at Budnamujip
Our series on cold noodles for hot days dives into a beefy, chewy Korean classic.
Coming to Honolulu: Hot Yoga + Cycling and Group Circuit Training
Two cutting-edge fitness studios opened in Honolulu.
Watermelon Shochu and Daiquiris by Bevy’s Christian Self
One of Honolulu’s premier mixologists crafted two yummy specialty cocktails.
Something New: Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room
Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room is slated for a late spring opening in a modern, industrial space.
Early Peek: Bloomingdale’s at Ala Moana Center
The store-within-a-store concept is clearly what Bloomingdale’s aimed for.
Ten Eleven Bar @ Makers & Tasters
An outdoor bar with craft-your-own-cocktails, specialty drinks, beer, wine and wells.
#HFWF15: 5 questions with Drew Nieporent
Nieporent answered some of our questions to give a preview of the HFWF session.
Shep Gordon: Hawaii’s secret culinary mastermind
A man well known for his entertainment connections, but who also has deeper ties to Hawaii’s food scene than most people realize.
Cake, meet beets. Beef, meet wasabi arugula. Yup, Something New
What happens when you challenge two of the city’s top chefs to create deliciousness with golden beets and wasabi arugula?
Something New event: Chris Kajioka takes on tilapia
When he opens a restaurant of his own in Honolulu later this year, maybe we’ll see tilapia on the menu?
The Canvas — more than just a coworking space
Last Friday, I attended the launch party for The Canvas, a coworking space in Kalihi created by high school students for high school students. While checking it out, amid a sea of teens from across the island, something unexpected happened.…
Malika Dudley’s Maui
Who better to tell us about Maui’s hotspots than Malika Dudley, Hawaii News Now’s former weekend weather anchor, who now lives in Kihei.
Pinch of Salt for the Holidays
Hundreds of holiday shoppers turned out for Sunday’s Pinch of Salt for the Holidays, an annual one-day, pop-up shopping event in Our Kaka‘ako that featured dozens of local designers and vendors. From the opening, the Sig Zane booth (with the…
