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Hawai‘i calling.
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Best of 2021: Editor’s Favorite Articles on HONOLULU Magazine
From exceptional trees to Pidgin, hip bars to beloved bakeries, here are some of my favorite 10 stories about Honolulu in 2021.
The Best Lawyers in Hawai‘i 2022
The number of legal practice areas here—96!—attests, life is complicated. But there’s no need to face those complications without an advocate.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: How to Build the Perfect Hawaiian Plate
For the ultimate comfort food, we turn to our Hale ‘Aina winners for Hawaiian dishes passed down through generations as well as some sweet spins on a classic favorite.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: How To Care For Poinsettias
Poinsettias have staying power beyond Christmas, if you treat them right.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Istanbul Hawai‘i Wins Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Istanbul Hawai‘i’s homegrown Turkish recipes heal mind, body and soul.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Kapa Hale Named Best New Restaurant in Hawai‘i
It’s not easy being gold. For Keaka Lee, chef-owner of Kapa Hale, a typical week means 16-hour days, six-and-a-half days a week.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Local Comedians Honor Their Hero, Rap Reiplinger
Thanks for always making us laugh, Rap.
Fall’s Must-Have Skirts Are Denim Midis That, Quite Frankly, Are The Bee’s Knees
Pack those minis away—it’s mid season.
Carissa’s World: How a Self-Effacing Girl from Kaimukī Surfed Her Way to Olympic Gold
Carissa Moore has become a beacon for a state, a people and a legion of young empowered women, without losing herself in the game.
The Curtain Could be Going Back Up for a Kaimukī Landmark
Can the Queen stage a comeback?
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Gift Guide for Food Lovers: The Best Savory Sauces and Sets
Whether your friends and family are naughty or love spice, you’ll find the right gift for everyone with great taste on your list.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Gift Guide for Food Lovers: Stocking Stuffers for the Home
Whether your friends and family are naughty or love spice, you’ll find the right gift for everyone with great taste on your list.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Gift Guide for Food Lovers: The Best Farm Tours and Baking Classes on O‘ahu
Whether your friends and family are naughty or love spice, you’ll find the right gift for everyone with great taste on your list.
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.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Time-Honored Churches That Still Stand Today
Historic places of worship that are still around today.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Gift Guide for Food Lovers: Sweet Treats to Give Your Sweetheart
Whether your friends and family are naughty or love spice, you’ll find the right gift for everyone with great taste on your list.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Gift Guide for Food Lovers: The Best Subscription Boxes from Hawai‘i
Whether your friends and family are naughty or love spice, you’ll find the right gift for everyone with great taste on your list.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Gift Guide for Food Lovers: The Hot List for Your Spicy-Loving Friends
Whether your friends and family are naughty or love spice, you’ll find the right gift for everyone with great taste on your list. Here’s wishing them all season’s eatings.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts Under 50 Dollars
Do you see what I see? Easy-on-the-wallet gifts.
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Hawai‘i is full of amazing places. Most of them you’re free to visit, but there are a few where you’re just not allowed. Here’s a peek into Hawai‘i’s coolest off-limits corners.
We take a look inside your high school yearbooks to find what’s changed about the local high school experience over the years, and what’s stayed exactly the same.
Hole-in-the-wall general stores dishing up their own eats—even if it’s just one ‘ono item—are a beloved part of Island life. Here are a few of Hawai‘i’s best.
Need something to read—or hand to someone who does? Here’s HONOLULU’s first-ever list of the most iconic, trenchant and irresistible Island books, as voted by a panel of literary community luminaries.