3 Stunning Kaka’ako Murals and the Stories Behind Them
Artists Kamea Hadar, Jack Soren and Matt and Roxy Ortiz tell us the backstories.
Diane Seo
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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…
Something to see: Modern Love exhibit
Copyright Moyoco Anno / Cork Inc. There’s an intriguing exhibit now underway at Honolulu Museum of Art focused on modern love, specifically 20th Century Japanese erotic art that includes paintings, prints and even graphic novels otherwise known as manga. The…
CorePower Yoga to open at Ward Village
CorePower Yoga has developed almost a cult-like following for its Sculpt, Hot Power Fusion and other heated yoga sessions.
The amazing works of Present Project
When I first heard about Present Project, I didn’t initially grasp the intention of the program. But after meeting founder and director Hadley Nunes in the Our Kaka‘ako space, shortly after its early September launch, I was excited to see…
Parklets unveiled in Our Kaka‘ako
Two custom-designed parklets were unveiled Saturday on Coral Street, offering pedestrians a new outdoor place to sit, dine, relax or meet friends. Located in front of Hank’s Haute Dogs, the parklets are public structures that essentially extend the sidewalk space…
Present Project underway in Our Kaka‘ako
Director/curator Hadley Nunes is the founder of Present Project.This month, in two adjacent warehouses along Cooke Street in Our Kaka‘ako, five noteworthy artists have taken up residency as part of a new endeavor, called Present Project. Conceptualized and led by…
A chat with Jake Shimabukuro
Jake Shimabukuro exudes a calmness that initially may be characterized as mellow and understated, but as he discusses the evolution of his music, it’s clear Hawai‘i’s biggest ukulele ambassador is a replica of his musical style — perhaps quiet at…
Something new: King’s Hawaiian truck
A new food truck has rolled into town with a name rooted in the past, but with a forward-thinking concept and menu. The King’s Hawaiian truck made its Oahu debut at Saturday’s Honolulu Night Market, with a big crowd eager…
Something new: LemonTea
These teas may not be for everyone, but I’ve found my new favorite place for iced tea on the island. It’s called LemonTea, a kiosk specializing in multi-flavored teas and lemonades that opened earlier this summer at Pearlridge. I sampled…
Something new: Food truck central in Waikiki
If you’re into food trucks, take note. There’s a new food truck hub that emerged just last Saturday, in a small, nondescript parking lot along Beach Walk in Waikiki. It’s a kitschy, yet cool, little set-up, called Pau Hana Market…
