35th Hale ‘Aina Awards: These 3 Original Winners Are Still Winning Decades Later
Each of these three restaurants won on the first Hale ‘Aina ballot. And each is here today, still racking up honors. How do they do it?
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Bishop Museum’s Cultural Adviser Weaves History with Modern Flair
Fiber artist Marques Hanalei Marzan brings a contemporary eye to this ancient craft, creating works that bridge old and new while weaving a continuum of culture.
35th Hale ‘Aina Awards: Pai Honolulu Wins Best New Restaurant, Service and Tasting Menu
Pai Honolulu impresses with carefully constructed plates, addictive small bites, killer cocktails and now house-made breads.
Boki’s Beans: A People’s History of Hawaiian Coffee
It’s one of Hawai‘i’s most famous crops. But the roots of Kona coffee stretch back nearly 200 years to a tragic trip across the Atlantic, an imaginative Hawaiian governor, a British grower and a café.
35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: Chef Mavro Celebrates 20 Years of Promoting Local Food
Chef-owner George Mavrothalassitis wants to tell us what to eat for dinner.
Thrifty Rich Locals: The Best Money Advice for Each Decade of Your Life
A handy financial checklist to guide you through every stage.
#LuckyWeLiveHonolulu: 33 Money-Saving Tips, Life Hacks and Savvy Shopper Steals
For all those thrifty rich locals living their best lives in Hawai‘i.
How 4 Savvy Locals Who Weren’t Born Into Money Manage Their Finances in Hawai‘i
How they’ve made it, saved it and are passing it on.
The 11 Best Vegetarian and Vegan Dishes on O‘ahu Right Now
Welcome to the table, vegans and vegetarians: Honolulu’s eating scene has come around to the joys of meat-free dishes.
35th Hale ‘Aina Awards: A Culinary Legend’s Legacy
The culinary community mourns Conrad Nonaka’s death with a heavy heart and a steady eye to the future.
How 5 Popular Ethnic Festivals in Honolulu Adapt While Keeping Traditions Alive
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
Eat, drink and be Merriman’s.
35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: Peter Merriman is Hawai‘i’s Restaurateur of the Year
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
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
Top of the seafood chain: Fish fanatics found piscatory paradise at Herringbone Waikīkī.
Insider’s Guide to Honolulu Museums
46 cool things to try at O‘ahu’s museums.
The Best Lawyers in Hawai‘i 2019
The number of legal practice areas here—90!—attests, life is complicated. But there’s no need to face those complications without an advocate.
35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: How to Help Yourself at a Self-Serve Wine Bar
The do’s and don’ts of helping yourself to the good stuff at Amuse Wine Bar inside the Honolulu Design Center.
35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: The Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Hot Pot in Honolulu
Hot pot newbies, simmer down. The pros at Ichiriki Japanese Nabe have your guide to the ultimate D.I.Y. dining experience.
Kapi‘olani Community College’s Farmers Market Celebrates 15 Years on O‘ahu
Kapi‘olani Community College has promoted local farmers, launched businesses, inspired other markets and cultivated a deep respect for Hawai‘i agriculture.
Hawai‘i Then and Now: Portraits of O‘ahu’s Past
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
Preventive care is more than just a health care catchphrase. Today, people can take an active role in keeping their medical problems at bay.
Women’s Health in Hawai‘i: The Doctors and Specialists You Want on Your Team
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
Maybe we should hang on to all those emergency supplies we bought earlier.
