2023 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 6, 2023.
From the Magazine September 2022
Must-Do: Wet ‘n’ Wild‘s Dive ‘n’ Movie
Addams Family 2, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and Ghostbusters: Afterlife are all screening in October.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2022
From Gabriel Iglesias to the Okinawan Festival and even a powwow, there’s a lot to check out.
What is Hula, and What is Not?
A controversial declaration stating what it takes to be considered kumu hula made waves. And while it’s gained support, not everyone agrees with its protocols.
Clark Little’s Latest Book Showcases Stunning Ocean Photography
“The Art of Waves” presents a dreamy kaleidoscope of more than 150 images shot from inside and above breaking waves.
Editor’s Note: The Spirit of the Hale ‘Aina Awards
Celebrating the passion and perseverance of our city’s chefs and restaurateurs.
“Ka Leo” Celebrates Centennial
Over the past 100 years, the University of Hawai‘i publication has displayed a fearless drive for truth.
Afterthoughts: Film Photography—the Real Deal
Columnist James Charisma on his quest to capture life on 35mm film.
Classes Are Back at Honolulu Museum of Art School
The school welcomes students this month with a new sense of purpose, a community-forward approach—and a lot of firsts.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Greatest Albums of the New Century
A look back at lists that compiled Hawai‘i’s greatest musical albums.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The First Airplane Race Across the Pacific Ocean
Here’s a look back at September 1927.
5 Hawai‘i Cookies You’ll Want to Try
We tasted dozens of packaged cookies from The Cookie Lady Hawai‘i, Betty’s Best, ‘Ohana Nui, Ever Chocolate and Big Island Candies.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Nature Waikīkī Goes Beyond Farm to Table
Nae Ogawa, chef of the gold-winning restaurant, shares her deep love for the natural world in her cuisine.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Hana Koa Brewing’s Beer Labels Take Flight
From a surfing skeleton to a psychedelic toad, the labels definitely stand out from the crowd.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: The Mother-Daughter Duo Behind Olay’s Thai-Lao Cuisine
This year‘s Restaurateurs of the Year, Olay Somsanith and Macy Khounkeo, share tastes of a long-overlooked cuisine.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Secrets of Making Dim Sum at Jade Dynasty and Tim Ho Wan
We venture into the kitchens of two of our winning dim sum restaurants for a look at how favorites like har gow and baked char siu bao are made.
Five Fab Fall Accessories
Top luxe brands are keeping us on our toes (albeit, furry ones) with captivating collections that are wild, slick and brilliant.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Waimea’s Old Russian Fort
Here’s a look back at September 1937.
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