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Try Authentic Italian Cuisine at a Luxury Car Dealership
Honolulu’s newest Italian eatery, Le Radici, is now open in Velocity Honolulu at the Symphony.
How 56 Artists Fit Into 56 Boxes at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Celebrated contemporary artists come together for a unique pop-up exhibition at HiSAM featuring one-of-a-kind artworks in tiny metal tins.
Tori Ton, Torae and Fujiyama Texas: Your Izakaya Guide to a Mō‘ili‘ili Japanese Food Crawl
You don’t have to walk far for great eats and drinks in this Honolulu neighborhood.
Field Notes: This Local Steampunk Group is Bringing Victorian-Era Fiction to Life
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Steampunk Hawai‘i.
5 Cocktails with Interesting Names in Honolulu
When it comes to local cocktails, what’s in a name?
10 Awesome Costumes That Wowed Us at Kawaii Kon 2018
Anime, comic and video game fans were decked out in amazing outfits this weekend at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
First Look: Yum Cha Hawai‘i
Enjoy authentic dim sum outside Chinatown at Yum Cha on Kapi‘olani Boulevard.
Your Ultimate Guide to Kawaii Kon 2018
Here’s our handy cheat sheet of the best Kawaii Kon events happening this weekend, from speed dating to costume contests to concerts.
Our Waikīkī: Here’s Where You Can Still Listen to Live Music in Waikīkī
Remembering Waikīkī as a venue for Hawai‘i musicians of today and yesterday.
Our Waikīkī: The Stories Behind Four Longtime Waikīkī Holdouts
Find out how these local spots survive the test of time.
Adult Braces Are a Growing Trend. Find Out Why—and Why Now
Getting braces isn’t just something for kids anymore. Turns out more grown-ups getting their teeth straightened is a growing trend, locally and nationally. We find out why.
Our Waikīkī: Living Local in O‘ahu’s Most Famous Neighborhood
Waikīkī is much more than a tourist destination and faces the same challenges of other urban neighborhoods on O‘ahu. It has public schools, family-run restaurants, places people call home. Here are their stories.
Rock Climbing Meets Community Service at This on-the-Rise Local Nonprofit
Rock climbing and community service come together at The Arch Project Hawai‘i to form a nonprofit that can make you feel good, inside and out.
8 Unconventional Date Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2018
More into adventure than romance? Try paintballing, ghost tours, jet packs and more.
Coming Soon: Artist Eddy Y’s Designs in Your Home and Even on Your Slippahs
Longtime Hawai‘i artist Eddy Y has designed surf scenes and vintage automobiles on clothing for more than 30 years. Now, he’s expanding to include casual home furnishings.
The Essential Guide to Taro: Where to Buy Poi in Hawai‘i
Local companies have found ways to commercially produce poi in an effort to get more taro on the table.
Local “Star Wars” Fans Show Off Costumes in Force at “The Last Jedi” Premiere
We spotted some cool costumes at the “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” premiere at Consolidated Theatres Ward 16.
4 Seasonal Drinks That Taste Like the Holidays in Hawai‘i
Get some holiday cheer in beverage form.
Field Notes: Got a Way with Words? Test Your Skill Against These Scrabble Pros
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Honolulu Scrabble Club.
Eddie Would Go, But Not in 2017
The Eddie surf contest is a no-go for 2017 but the Aikau family looks ahead for a return in 2018.
Field Notes: Knit Your Socks Off with This Local Group of Knitting Enthusiasts
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Aloha Knitters.
Quote Unquote: Habitat for Humanity Director Plans to Build 40 Homes in 5 Years
Executive director of Honolulu Habitat for Humanity Jim Murphy manages a team that builds homes for deserving local families.
Drink Local Guide: Where to Get Locally Crafted Beer, Wine and Spirits in Hawai‘i
It’s not just a craft-beer boom anymore: Hawai‘i produces our own wine, vodka, gin, mead and more right here in the Islands. Find out who’s behind it and where to get it.
Drink Local Guide: Where to Get Locally Crafted Spirits in Hawai‘i
Just about every kind of spirit, from rhum agricole to traditional shochu, can be found crafted in the islands.
Drink Local Guide: Here’s What Local Pros are Pairing
Three pros give us the scoop on their favorite local drink pairings.
Introducing Hawai‘i’s First Locally Made Hard Cider
Paradise Ciders started producing hard cider this year, as demand for the beverage grows nationally.
Drink Local Guide: Where to Get Locally Made Wine and Mead in Hawai‘i
Two wineries on the slopes of Hawai‘i volcanoes are producing small-batch estate wines that keep getting better with age. Plus, two local spots to try one of the oldest alcoholic beverages.
6 Spooky Drinks That Taste Like Halloween in Honolulu
What better way to get into the Halloween spirit then, well, by getting into some spirits. Here are six of our new favorites.
Drink Local Guide: Where to Get Locally Brewed Craft Beer in Honolulu
With a slate of thriving breweries, bustling neighborhood bars, and Island-made beer lining the shelves of local stores, craft beer lovers in Hawai‘i have never had it better.
Field Notes: Draw with Local Artists and Illustrators at Comic Jam Hawai‘i
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the artist collective Comic Jam Hawai‘i.
Drink Local Guide: 10 Locally Brewed Beers to Try Right Now
From two styles of IPA to a Thai peanut ale, these locally brewed beers should be on your must-drink list.
Hula Ki‘i—with Puppets—Brings a Nearly Lost Art to Honolulu Audiences
The historical puppet hula performance will make a rare appearance at a concert on Oct. 7.
Quote Unquote: What It’s Really Like Being a Television Producer in Honolulu
Video and film producer Jason Suapaia is the vice president of Integrated Media Production at PBS Hawai‘i, helping to share Hawai‘i stories that also reflect his Hawaiian and Samoan roots.
Café 8 1/2 is Now Soffritto
The Downtown Italian eatery finds a new location and expands its menu to include Cajun cuisine.
How Honolulu Ice Show Golden Moment Transforms the Blaisdell into an Ice Rink
On the 25th anniversary of winning an Olympic gold medal, Kristi Yamaguchi, Tony Award-winning singer Lea Salonga and a slew of champion skaters raise funds for childhood literacy at this event Sept. 9 and 10.
This New Art Exhibit is Rewriting the History of Abstract Expressionism
“Abstract Expressionism: Looking East From the Far West” debuts Sept. 7 at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Where the Wild Things Went: Tracking Hawai‘i’s Most Elusive Non-Native Animals
From alligators to wallabies, an eclectic mix of alien creatures has been reported roaming the Islands. We set out to sort fact from fiction.
10 Epic Costumes That Really Impressed Us at Comic Con Honolulu 2017
Fans went all-out with incredible outfits at this year’s science fiction and comic book convention.
