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The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Best of Honolulu in 1997

Christi Young,

Here’s a look back at March 1997.

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Vote Now for the 2022 Best of HONOLULU

HONOLULU Advertising Staff,

Your opinion matters. Now through March 5, support our island’s businesses by voting for your favorites in more than 75 categories.

Best Of Honolulu Dog Friendly Restaurants Barefoot Cafe Waikiki

Pets

14 We Tried: The Most Pet-Friendly Bars and Restaurants on O‘ahu to Grab a Drink With Your Dog

Katie Kenny,

National Love Your Pet Day (Feb. 20) is the perfect excuse to drink outside with all the good boys and girls.

Food & Dining

Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu

Martha Cheng, Robbie Dingeman, Mari Taketa, Katrina Valcourt, Christi Young,

We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—locally-made light beer to locally-grown açaí, sushi cake to soufflé pancakes, sherbet to taro doughnuts—all so you can live better in Honolulu.

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Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu

Stacey Makiya, Mari Taketa, Don Wallace, Katrina Valcourt, Christi Young,

We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—from locally designed house dresses and locally made hand sanitizers, gifts to art, jewelry to native plants—all so you can live better in Honolulu.

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Best of HONOLULU Family 2021

Christi Young,

From butterfly kits to a fun place for little speedsters, here are more than 70 winners selected by our editors and readers.

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Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu

Robbie Dingeman, Katie Kenny, Katrina Valcourt, Don Wallace,

We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—beach cleanups to land restoration, fishing equipment to surf shop, free gym to yoga studio—all so you can live better in Honolulu.

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Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Services on O‘ahu

Katie Kenny, Katrina Valcourt, Don Wallace,

We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—book club to cat café, day spa to barbershop, hardware store to car rental—all so you can live better in Honolulu.

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Best of Honolulu 2020

James Charisma, Martha Cheng, Cathy Cruz-George, Robbie Dingeman, Katie Kenny, Stacey Makiya, Jayna Omaye, Mari Taketa, Brie Thalmann, Katrina Valcourt, Christi Young,

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.

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Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu

James Charisma, Martha Cheng, Robbie Dingeman, Katie Kenny, Jayna Omaye, Katrina Valcourt, Christi Young,

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

Happy Hours & Pau Hana

Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Celebrations & Getaways on O‘ahu

Site Staff,

The 12 editorial and reader picks for the top spots for staycations, anniversaries, parties, karaoke venues and pau hana gatherings.

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Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu

Katie Kenny, Jayna Omaye, Christi Young,

The 14 editorial and reader picks for the best ways to get out and active.

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Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu

Martha Cheng, Stacey Makiya, Brie Thalmann,

The 22 editorial and reader picks for the chic-est shopping in the city.

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Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best for Family on O‘ahu

Cathy Cruz-George, Stacey Makiya, Jayna Omaye, Brie Thalmann, Christi Young,

The 5 editorial and reader picks for the places and businesses in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.

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Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Services on O‘ahu

James Charisma, Katie Kenny, Jayna Omaye, Mari Taketa, Brie Thalmann, Christi Young,

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

Thomas Obungen,

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

Jayna Omaye,

Hawaiian is one of our state’s official languages. Brush up on your skills or learn something new with these great online resources.

Cocktails & Spirits

3 We Tried: Who Makes the Best Local Hard Seltzers in Hawai‘i?

Christi Young,

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

Katrina Valcourt,

If burger’s the name and smashing’s the game, we’re there, with empty stomachs and high expectations.

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Best of Honolulu 2019

James Charisma, Martha Cheng, Cathy Cruz-George, Robbie Dingeman, Maria Kanai, Katie Kenny, Stacey Makiya, Jayna Omaye, Brie Thalmann, Katrina Valcourt, Don Wallace, Christi Young,

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