Best of Honolulu 2017
Discover all the 2017 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.
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Discover all the 2017 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.
26 editorial and reader picks for the tastiest food in town.
11 editorial and reader picks for the best services in the city.
Our sister publication HONOLULU Family also does a Best Of issue. Every year, it rounds up the best stuff in town for families. Here are 6 favorite picks.
In a remote area of the Wai‘anae Mountains, some of the most imperiled land snails in the world are being rescued from the brink of extinction at undisclosed locations.
17 editorial and reader picks for the chic-est shopping in the city.
Nine editorial and reader picks for the hottest entertainment and best fitness favorites from our Best of Honolulu 2017 issue.
Kaua‘i is the oldest, the most beautiful, the unconquered island. It's the lush home of spiritual pilgrims, privacy-seeking billionaires and rowdy roosters. Isn’t it time you paid a visit?
Pick up some local art, visit the westernmost bookstore in the U.S. and find fresh fruit and veggies.
You don’t have to book a flight to explore international flavors. We tracked down 53 of the tastiest dishes in Hawai‘i that hail from cuisines all over the globe.
Diners love the drama of open kitchens. We asked chef Robynne Mai‘i of Fête to dish on what it’s like on the other side of the counter.
There’s more to wine than France and California. We asked some of the top wine pros in the city for their current favorite regions, and what they’re nerding out on lately.
Our tips for making sure you’re prepared for this intense trek with a breathtaking view.
Here’s how to rock your hammock, if not your world, this summer. And if that’s not startling enough, we’ve got news about a new local bookstore opening.
Grab a bento, indulge in locally made gelato and more. Plus, where to get the best omiyage for friends and family back home.
Float on a giant inner tube, explore a cave, fly over the Nā Pali coast and more.
The famed Michelin Restaurant Guide doesn’t send its inspectors to Hawai‘i. Yet the Islands’ dining scene is attracting a growing number of Michelin-starred chefs and restaurants—and we’re all reaping the benefits. Could there be a starry future for Hawai‘i?
Whether you’ve got a three-bedroom kama‘āina gem or a compact condo in town, your Island home could always look a little nicer.
Here’s how you can increase the value of your home on any budget.
This ‘Ālewa Heights home was upgraded so a multigenerational family could age in place.
Seven months on the road ferrying tourists, drunkards and worker bees—a former Uber driver tells all.
In Hawai‘i, square footage comes at a premium. Here are some tips for making your home feel larger.
A new wave of Hawaiian activism is surging through our community. Beyond sovereignty debates and pushback on development, younger Hawaiian leaders are emerging and reshaping advocacy in Hawai‘i.