These Are a Few of My Favorite Cocktails in Honolulu
Black brandied cherries and warm winter spices. Eggnog goes eggless while mezcal entices. Three new boozy concoctions brimming with cheer can be found around town if you know where to peer.
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Eleven (Plus 1) Cocktails For Every Astrological Sign
From fiery Aries to mysterious Scorpio, here’s what to order at the swanky new hideaway in Foodland Farms Ala Moana.
These Cocoa Bombs Are Our New Fave Way to Make Hot Chocolate
Cocoa Melts’ intricate creations are an Instagram sensation. The question is can you get your hands on one?
Hawaiian Shochu Co. Just Debuted North Shore’s First Locally Distilled Gin
Infused with local botanicals like hibiscus and jabong, this new-style gin is made from Namihana sweet potato shochu on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
Downtown Honolulu’s Best New Sunday Brunch Is a Hidden Surprise
Proof Social Club's Sunday brunch delivers rustic twists on French, Spanish and modern American favorites.
Sampling the Omakase at Kaka‘ako’s Bar Maze: Four Courses with Cocktails
Justin Park’s cocktails bring additional layers of complexity and delight to Ki Chung’s dishes.
Happy Hour Is Back and Bountiful at Stripsteak Waikīkī
The barside happy hour is a proper pau hana with refreshing craft cocktails, unique pūpū and a hefty steak dinner.
World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i: Oktoberfest
Oompah! Some local breweries are brewing special beers for the celebration.
First Look: Podmore Finally Opens in Downtown Honolulu
Three years in the making, Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura’s cocktail bar is a gem worthy of a splurge.
Into the Boba-Verse: Bubble Tea (Or Pearl Milk Tea) in Honolulu Has Come A Long Way
Venture into the outrageous and delightful modern boba world of butterscotch foam, crème brûlée topping, soursop, purple rice and so much more.
Stewbum & Stonewall Is Finally Brewing Beer Again
After four long years, Stewbum’s beers are flowing from taps again, this time from its new Chinatown brewery.
Wings, Quesadillas and a Maserati: Artizen’s New Happy Hour
Welcome to Honolulu’s quirkiest budget happy hour.
First Look: The A La Carte Menu at Bar Maze in Kaka‘ako
Don’t expect a second Bar Leather Apron at this new bar by Justin Park and Tom Park.
Bottleheads Is Kailua’s New Bottle Shop, Café and Local Foods Purveyor
The only place you can have your wine with Breadshop grilled cheese sandwiches and ‘Ahi Assassins poke.
We Found This Unexpected Craft Coffee Shop on Big Island
Find pour over coffees, teas and a rich hot chocolate with a slow burn—all of which come from the island—in Mountain View.
Celebrate International Market Place’s 5th Anniversary with Tiki-Versary
Enjoy $5 tiki cocktails, live music & more at International Market Place.
Your Guide to O‘ahu’s One-of-a-Kind Collaboration Beers
Beers like Dobash Imperial Stout and Unicorn Butt Sneeze Kettle Sour deserve some fame.
Coming Soon: Podmore in Downtown
Three years in the making, Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura plan on opening Podmore, a cocktail bar and brunch spot, in mid-August.
Pour Party: 4 Drinks That Have Been Elevating Our Zoom Pau Hana Sessions
Pau hana at home with any ol’ bottle of booze just isn’t the same as slinging back expertly crafted drinks made by our favorite bartenders.
Pono Potions Opens a Chic Coffee Shop and Boutique in Honolulu Chinatown
Coffees and lemonades flavored with Pono Potions’ local syrups are in their own cafe on Smith Street.
Coming Soon to Honolulu’s Drinking Scene: Bar Māze in Kaka‘ako
Bar Māze hopes to integrate cocktails and food in a way thatʻs never been done.
Foodie Finds: More Eateries To Discover at Ward Village
There’s a growing list of globally inspired eateries to enjoy throughout the neighborhood’s three distinct districts.
What’s New at Stage Restaurant and Amuse Wine Bar
The vino-focused sister spaces are back in full swing, and it’s time to wine down.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Dairy Tales of Prized Goats
Here's look back at May 1921.
