Hawai‘i Comfort Food: Portuguese Bean Soup Recipe
Readers have been sharing this classic from 2021: What happens when you combine two family recipes in one pot?
At Home
Peek Into Paiko Hawai‘i’s Lovely New Kaka‘ako Boutique
The botanical shop’s new digs are open! Shop houseplants, cut flowers, stylish pots and more.
Language of the Birds Launches Beautiful Wallpaper and Fabrics
Transform your home with the Hawai’i label’s stunning patterns, inspired by rainbows and Honolulu architecture.
Modern Design Fans Will Love These Hawai‘i-Made Rattan Lamps
Good Lamp Co.’s lamps feature clean lines and minimalist, Scandinavian vibes.
Sunny Up Your Outfits with Lola Pilar's New Tropical Hats and Totes
Plus, a gorgeous new collection of photo prints from designer-photographer Kristen Reyno.
Sneak Peek: Broome Street General Store Opens its First Honolulu Location
Get a look at the popular L.A. boutique’s new treasure-filled outpost.
Gentle Beast Arrives as a Breathtaking Floral Wonderland
The new Ward Centre boutique, helmed by Kaiwen Wang-Nobriga, is home to the plumpest peonies, smoothest Singaporean teas and gorgeous Gucci wallpaper.
Style Scoop: These Are the Trendiest Houseplants in Honolulu
We chat with the crew at Kaka‘ako’s newest plant shop, Mari’s Urban Garden, about plant therapy, the best low-maintenance plants and its ultra-rare $1,500 monstera.
Attention Plant Lovers: Here’s Where to Get Hip House Plants in Honolulu
Head to Plantoem, Mari’s Garden, Paiko, Simply Garden and Hui Kū Maoli Ola to bring some jungalow vibes into your home.
Summer’s Coolest Tropical Home Accessories in Hawai‘i
Our style editor reveals the local designs she’s been obsessed over.
What to Read in Summer 2022: 5 Hawai‘i Books to Bring to the Beach
Our friends at da Shop: Books + Curiosities have your local summer reading list, from a young author’s debut to a cookbook you’ll want to pick up before your next potluck.
We Tried It: Hawaiʻi-Made Sensory Subscription Kits
Keep keiki’s hands busy with soft and squishy surprises, cool crafts and superpowered STEM projects—all created by O‘ahu moms.
HONOLULU Family Easter Recipe: Easter Hot Cross Buns
Keep keiki’s hands busy by kneading, rolling and customizing these traditional treats.
What to Read in January 2022: 5 Ideas to Inspire You in the New Year
This month’s recommendations from our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities provide tips, advice and motivation to start the Year of the Tiger strong.
Local Author R. Kikuo Johnson Talks About His New Graphic Novel, No One Else
Sixteen years after releasing his first book, Night Fisher, Johnson is back. And while his characters mourn, readers rejoice.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Gift Guide for Food Lovers: The Best Subscription Boxes from Hawai‘i
Whether your friends and family are naughty or love spice, you’ll find the right gift for everyone with great taste on your list.
HONOLULU Holiday Gift Guide 2021: 5 Great Local Books to Give, Chosen by the Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask for their recommendations of what to give this holiday season.
Our Eclectic Guide to the 2021 Fall Hawai‘i International Film Festival
How to binge on 13 movies you won’t find anywhere else, work and still sleep.
Here’s What We Thought of Sun Noodle’s Momofuku Spicy Korean Ramen Kit
Did this DIY kit deliver a bowl worthy of David Chang’s Momofuku?
What to Read in October 2021: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
Check out these stories that frighten, thrill and entertain (in a spooky way) just in time for Halloween.
Two-Minute Takeout: Koko I-naba Hawai‘i Kai
The opening menu is small, but this new outpost is serving up some of your favorite bowls from the original Restaurant I-naba.
