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The 11 Best Vegetarian and Vegan Dishes on O‘ahu Right Now

Mari Taketa, Photos by Steve Czerniak,

Welcome to the table, vegans and vegetarians: Honolulu’s eating scene has come around to the joys of meat-free dishes.

Hawaii Chef Conrad Nonaka Hale Aina Feature

35th Hale ‘Aina Awards: A Culinary Legend’s Legacy

Jayna Omaye,

The culinary community mourns Conrad Nonaka’s death with a heavy heart and a steady eye to the future.

Ethnic Festivals

How 5 Popular Ethnic Festivals in Honolulu Adapt While Keeping Traditions Alive

Jayna Omaye, Photos by Aaron K. Yoshino,

Hurricane threats, new fees and money troubles have suddenly forced some of Honolulu’s decades-old ethnic festivals to pivot and change course in the past few years.

Casual Bistro Meets Fine Dining at Merriman’s First O‘ahu Location

Catherine Toth Fox, Photos by Aaron K. Yoshino,

Eat, drink and be Merriman’s.

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35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: Peter Merriman is Hawai‘i’s Restaurateur of the Year

Catherine Toth Fox, Photos by Steve Czerniak,

Thirty years after opening his first restaurant in Waimea on the Big Island and sparking the most influential food movement in Hawai‘i, chef Merriman is just getting started.

Making Waves: 6 Women in Hawai‘i with Careers in STEM Share Their Stories

Kim Steutermann Rogers,

Only a quarter of STEM jobs in the U.S. are filled by women. Here are six making a difference in Hawai‘i.

35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: Herringbone Waikīkī is Hawai‘i’s Best New Restaurant

Don Wallace,

Top of the seafood chain: Fish fanatics found piscatory paradise at Herringbone Waikīkī.

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Insider’s Guide to Honolulu Museums

James Charisma, Robbie Dingeman, Jayna Omaye, Katrina Valcourt, Don Wallace, Christi Young,

46 cool things to try at O‘ahu’s museums.

Best Lawyers

The Best Lawyers in Hawai‘i 2019

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

The number of legal practice areas here—90!—attests, life is complicated. But there’s no need to face those complications without an advocate.

Amuse Wine Bar Honolulu Hale Aina Awards Self Serve Taps Cover

35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: How to Help Yourself at a Self-Serve Wine Bar

James Charisma,

The do’s and don’ts of helping yourself to the good stuff at Amuse Wine Bar inside the Honolulu Design Center.

The Beginners Guide To Hot Pot Honolulu Ichiriki Cover

Hale ‘Aina Awards

35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: The Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Hot Pot in Honolulu

Katie Kenny, Photos by Steve Czerniak,

Hot pot newbies, simmer down. The pros at Ichiriki Japanese Nabe have your guide to the ultimate D.I.Y. dining experience.

Markets

Kapi‘olani Community College’s Farmers Market Celebrates 15 Years on O‘ahu

Catherine Toth Fox,

Kapi‘olani Community College has promoted local farmers, launched businesses, inspired other markets and cultivated a deep respect for Hawai‘i agriculture.

History

Hawai‘i Then and Now: Portraits of O‘ahu’s Past

Robbie Dingeman, Photos by Aaron K. Yoshino,

Disappearing Diamond Head, a historic fire in Chinatown and mule-drawn trolleys. We look back ... and forward at Honolulu.

5 Things Doctors Want You to Know About Vaccines and Other Medical Developments

Christi Young,

Preventive care is more than just a health care catchphrase. Today, people can take an active role in keeping their medical problems at bay.

Building Your Medical Team Hawaii Womens Health Cover

Women’s Health in Hawai‘i: The Doctors and Specialists You Want on Your Team

Cassidy Keola,

Let’s be honest—we don’t always understand who we should see when it comes to medical care.

Spares—and Strikes: Climate Change is Opening a Fast Lane for Hurricanes

Don Wallace,

Maybe we should hang on to all those emergency supplies we bought earlier.

The New Reality of Vog and What We Can Do About It

Don Wallace,

With the recent unprecedented volcanic emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency has stepped in on the Big Island with measures appropriate for a major toxic event. If it’s that serious there, what’s in store for O‘ahu? We take a deep breath and examine the new reality of vog—and what we can do about it.