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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.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
47 editorial and reader picks for the tastiest food and beverage in town.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Celebrations & Getaways on O‘ahu
The 12 editorial and reader picks for the top spots for staycations, anniversaries, parties, karaoke venues and pau hana gatherings.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
The 14 editorial and reader picks for the best ways to get out and active.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu
The 22 editorial and reader picks for the chic-est shopping in the city.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best for Family on O‘ahu
The 5 editorial and reader picks for the places and businesses in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Services on O‘ahu
The 99 editorial and reader picks for the places and businesses in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.
6 We Tried: We Search for the Best Lemon Peel Gummy Bears on O‘ahu
Not all lemon peel gummy bears are made the same. We cracked open bags from six different places to find the best of these sweet-sour treats.
4 We Tried: We Search for the Best Ways to Learn Hawaiian Online for Free
Hawaiian is one of our state’s official languages. Brush up on your skills or learn something new with these great online resources.
3 We Tried: Who Makes the Best Local Hard Seltzers in Hawai‘i?
Since we’re all having pau hana more at home, we tested some fizzy local drinks with about 5% alcohol and just 100 calories a can.
3 We Tried: In Search of the Best Smash Burger in Honolulu
If burger’s the name and smashing’s the game, we’re there, with empty stomachs and high expectations.
Best of Honolulu 2019
Discover all the 2019 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best for Families on O‘ahu
The 5 editorial and reader picks for the best for you and your ʻohana.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best Services on O‘ahu
The 47 editorial and reader picks for the places in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.
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.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best of Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
The 9 editorial and reader picks for the best ways to get out and active.
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.
Editor’s Page: Operation: Best of Honolulu 2019
There are two reasons why I love the Best of Honolulu issue. And this year, only one of them involves a man named Tony.
9 We Tried: The Most Pet-Friendly Bars and Restaurants on O‘ahu to Grab a Drink With Your Dog
Saturdays were made for day drinking with all the good boys and girls.
3 We Tried: Who Has the Best Seafood Tower on O‘ahu?
Who has the best seafood tower on O‘ahu?
3 We Tried (Twice): Who Has the Best Salt-and-Vinegar Wings on O‘ahu?
Just the idea makes our mouths water. So we went deli counter hopping in the hunt for the most mouth-puckering wings.
4 We Tried: We Search for the Best Local Granola on O‘ahu
From La Tour’s all-natural mix to Anahola’s range of flavors, we raided O‘ahu shelves, farmers markets and bulk bins for the best local granola.
8 We Tried: We Search for the Best Public Swimming Pool on O‘ahu
From Wahiawā to Kāne‘ohe, from the hidden to the new, we searched O‘ahu for the best public pool.
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