A Former Sushi Chef Sells and Sharpens Knives at Aframes Tokyo in Kalihi
Revisiting that time we found an off-the-beaten-path stall selling top-line handmade knives and everyday knives at City Square’s open market.
Around Town
Gorgeous Mu‘umu‘u Worn at Mu‘u at the Museum 2023
Decked out in stunning new and vintage mu‘u and holokū from iconic Hawai‘i designers, guests celebrated Mu‘umu‘u Month at Queen Emma Summer Palace.
Stunning Mu‘umu‘u Worn at the 2024 Mu‘u at the Museum
Guests showed off vintage and Eastern-influenced mu‘umu‘u in honor of Queen Emma’s 188th birthday.
Aloha Got Soul’s Vinyl Reissues Celebrate Old-School Hawai‘i Jams
Offering fresh spins on Island classics, the local record label’s recent Kalapana and Brother Noland reissues have been garnering major buzz.
Two Swanky Places to Stay: AC Hotel and Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
With trendy places to eat, and one with state-of-the-art wellness facilities.
Hawai‘i Walls 2023: Learn the Story Behind Artist Jana Lam’s Tropical Dreamscape
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of her whimsical mural and the cool new accessory collection that inspired it.
New Gather Cowork Space in Hawai‘i Kai Was Designed by Women for Women
Come for the lovely work space; Stay for the amazing community, business support and self-growth.
Sneak Peek: Hawaiian Humane Society Opens a New Animal Shelter in West O‘ahu
It’s got catios, two dog parks, pet supplies, plus medical facilities. And, of course, adorable adoptable animals that can’t wait to meet you.
Flashback ’90s Faves–What Honolulu Was Buzzing About in March 1993
Each month, we take a nostalgic dive into our archive. As the oldest continuously published magazine west of the Mississippi, there's a lot of good stuff in there.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2023
Mark your calendars to see John Mulaney and Jo Koy perform standup, attend the Punahou Carnival or sign up for the Great Aloha Run.
5 (More!) Amazing Things to Do on O‘ahu
Explore Doris Duke’s Shangri La, kayak to the Mokes or take a sunset catamaran sail.
Exciting Mu‘umu‘u Month Events Happening in Honolulu
From shopping pop-ups and a vintage fashion show to a mu‘umu‘u repair class, get in on the fun celebrations and activities still to come this January.
HONOLULU Magazine’s Guide to Road Tripping Around O‘ahu’s Neighborhoods
We asked locals for their best one-day itinerary for other locals outside of the urban core. Make sure to pack your cooler, ice packs, beach towel, slippers and a good amount of respect before you go.
Kalihi Gets a Little More Public Space with this Bright Pint-Sized Park
Organizations, residents and volunteers are trying new ways to provide pop-up mini parks in communities across O‘ahu.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Connecting Through Culture at The Honolulu Museum of Art
Here’s a look back at 1947.
Photo Gallery: Hawai‘i During the Pandemic in 2020
We asked our team and our readers to show us what Honolulu looked like in 2020. Here are their photos and we welcome you to send us yours.
Photo Gallery: See Some of Honolulu’s Exceptional Trees
We spent weeks contemplating some of Honolulu’s oldest, biggest and most impressive trees to capture their natural magnificence.
Drink Just-Brewed Beer, Buy Fishing Gear, Fix Something and Eat Old-School Japanese Food on Kāne‘ohe’s Kahuhipa Street
A diverse mix of businesses tucked into two-story warehouses.
Your O‘ahu Neighborhood Guide: Monsarrat Avenue
Once a sleepy burger stop for surfers, Monsarrat Avenue has transformed over 19 years into a food and fashion scene noted for outdoorsy authenticity.
Best of Honolulu 2020
We sought out the best of everything—from local sake to seafood boil, bank to barbershop—and expanded our list with a finalist in every category chosen by our readers.
Our Separate Reality: Snapshots of Honolulu’s New Normal During Quarantine
A week after the city and state ordered us to shelter in place, O‘ahu was almost unrecognizable.
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.
