Robbie Dingeman

Robbie Dingeman helps tell the stories of her hometown. The award-winning journalist is the former editor at large for HONOLULU Magazine. Her earlier gigs include reporting at newspapers, on television and co-authoring two wonderful daughters and two books. A news junkie at heart, she’s happily covered politics, health, law enforcement, consumer issues, small business agriculture and food. As the longtime co-artistic director of the Hawai‘i Gridiron show, she helped raise money for journalism internships through news satire.

Articles

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To Mask or Not to Mask? We Ask the Experts About the Coronavirus

Hawai‘i residents and travelers are looking for protection. Here’s what you should know before you buy masks.

HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 11 Best Healthy-ish Vegetarian Dishes on O‘ahu

Whether you’re a vegan, a vegetarian or trying to lessen your meat consumption, your restaurant experience should not have to suffer.

Recipes

Hawai‘i Comfort Food: Vinha d’Alhos Recipe

Cozy up with this homey Portuguese dish on rainy days.

Hawai‘i Designer and “Project Runway All Stars” Alum Kini Zamora Recreated Queen Kapi‘olani’s Coronation Gown

Fit for a queen.

Volunteer

50 Ways to Volunteer in Hawai‘i in 2020

From drop-in workdays that take just a few hours to opportunities to train in a new skill, here are dozens of ways to make a difference in 2020.

Pali Highway to Open 24/7 Beginning December 21

Most of the post-landslide emergency work is completed.

Restaurants

First Look: 7 Things We Like about Foodland’s First Eatery including Fresh Poke, Cocktails and Hot Food with a Local Twist

Redfish Poke Bar in Kaka‘ako offers a hipster take on grabbing a meal, an adult beverage and even a poke bowl to take home.

Catch The Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu at Their Upcoming Jazzy Holiday Jam (and Christmas Caroling Near You)

The Hawai‘i chapter of the nationwide movement can be found caroling around town this month as well as in a holiday concert at Hawai‘i Theatre.

How to & Tips

We Asked an O‘ahu Grower How to Treat a Poinsettia

Bloom bright.

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Taste Test: I Tried Every Dish on the Menu at Taqueria El Gallo Rosa in Kailua

Good Mexican food is hard to find here in Hawai‘i. That's why we had to try 12 dishes at the newest taco restaurant on the island.

20 Questions with Hawaiian Clothing Designer and Reality TV Star Kini Zamora

We take a peek behind the scenes at the “Project Runway All Stars” alum and designer’s Hālawa studio.

On the Hunt for the Elusive Persimmon in Hawai‘i

Persimmon season is almost over. Here’s how to get the Maui-grown fruit fresh, while you still can.

Consolidated Kāhala Theatres Will Close Dec. 2 through Spring 2020

Catch one last movie this holiday weekend at Kāhala Mall before the renovations.

Hawai‘i Rep. Ed Case Wants Your Opinion on President Trump’s Impeachment Inquiry

Tell him what you think about the Trump impeachment inquiry in a quick anonymous survey.

O‘ahu’s Pali Highway Landslide Repairs Will Stretch into December 2019

But there’s some good news for Windward commuters: daily access and a little more time on the highway.

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Quote Unquote: Kip Wilborn Takes Over as Producing Director of Mānoa Valley Theatre

The internationally known tenor, actor and director steps in as the not-for-profit theater completes its 50th season and begins planning for the next 50.

Your Must-Watch Guide to the 2019 Hawai‘i International Film Festival in Honolulu

Choose from 205 films from 31 countries across 11 days, November 7 to 17 in Honolulu.

History

O‘ahu in 1967: The Polynesian Cultural Center Was Once Considered Outlandish

Since the Polynesian Cultural Center opened in 1963, some 38 million people have visited. But early on, many considered the concept outlandish, as HONOLULU Magazine reminded them a few years later.

Drink Local: Hawai‘i-Based Brewer Ola Brew Co Launches a Very Trendy Hard Seltzer

Big Island company produces new made-in-Hawai‘i flavors including lemongrass and ginger.

Best of Honolulu

Best of Honolulu 2019

Discover all the 2019 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.

The 11 Best Pumpkin Desserts, Beer, Salads and Bread on O‘ahu

Move over pumpkin spice latte, seasonal pumpkin treats have arrived in Honolulu. We tracked down some worth discovering on your own, from sweets and a smoothie to a savory salad.

5 Reasons Why The Hawai‘i Health Dept. Says You Need to Stop Vaping Now

Officials say illnesses need more investigation.

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Shop Upcycles Vintage Alohawear into New Designs in Kailua

Mu‘umu‘u Heaven Kailua Vintage Boutique Quietly Resurrected Across Town.

First Look Chef Jon Matsubara Opens His First Restaurant Feast In Manoa Kitchen

First Look: Chef Jon Matsubara Opens His First Restaurant, Feast in Mānoa

Chef Jon Matsubara opened his own place with his fresh take on comfort food: Island roots with a twist of the culinary big city.

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Charity & Fundraisers

Canstruction Moves Giant Canned Sculptures into Kāhala Mall This October

Donate canned goods and vote on this year’s canned food structures for a good cause.

Your Ultimate Guide to Living Your Best Vegetarian Life at the 2019 VegFest O‘ahu

On September 21, eat cauliflower shawarma while learning about a more sustainable plant-based Island lifestyle.

Best of Honolulu

Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best of Shopping on O‘ahu

The 19 editorial and reader picks for the chic-est shopping in the city.

Food & Dining

Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best Food and Drink on O‘ahu

45 editorial and reader picks for the tastiest food and beverage in town.

Can These Muddy-Looking Balls Make the Ala Wai Swimmable?

Balls packed with healthy bacteria may offer a way to restore the ecosystem of the polluted Ala Wai Canal.

Quote Unquote: Meet Kamehameha Schools Newest Trustee, Crystal Rose

Kamehameha Schools latest trustee went from student boarder to powerful attorney who helped change the institution.

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Drinks

Drink Local: National Rum Day August 16 Doesn’t Have to Be Dark and Stormy

Kaua‘i’s Kōloa Rum celebrates a decade of distilling with plans for a new distillery, café and more.

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[PHOTOS] Many Gather in Downtown Honolulu in Support of Maunakea

Cultural practitioners from ʻĪlioʻulaokalani Coalition, including six hālau hula, and people from across Oʻahu gathered at ‘Iolani Palace.

Remembering Rap: A New Book Tells the Story of Hawai‘i Humorist Rap Reiplinger

The book shines a light on the man behind the laughs through untold stories of his success and struggles, as well as news that state officials reopened an investigation into his mysterious death.