2023 Sour Poi Awards
Looking back to the weird, wacky and WTF (What’s That, Friend?) Hawai‘i news you may have missed.
From the Magazine
Due North: Brown W. Cannon III Captures North Shore Surf Culture
A new book by an acclaimed photographer features stunning portraits of surfers and those who gravitate to O‘ahu’s North Shore.
Pursuits: Ink Master Steven Lam
We talk to one of Honolulu’s most sought-after tattoo artists, Steven Lam, and peer into his studio Working Class Tattoo and career.
A World First: Sparkling Māmaki Tea by Manu Brewing Co.
A former home beer brewer makes four flavors of sparkling māmaki tea.
Aloha Got Soul’s Vinyl Reissues Celebrate Old-School Hawai‘i Jams
Offering fresh spins on Island classics, the local record label’s recent Kalapana and Brother Noland reissues have been garnering major buzz.
Iam Tongi on Fire
We chatted with the American Idol winner and Kahuku native during his time at home.
Noms Phenomenon: Local Candy Brand Explodes
Flashback to that time we dug into how gummy candies cooked up in a garage turned into a runaway hit.
Zingipop Brings the Fizzy and Fun to Local Craft Soda
Zingipop’s 100% locally sourced sodas come in flavors like liliko‘i, ginger, banana and even pohā-basil.
Wall to Wall: Murals Paint the East Side
Murals have spread out from town to decorate neighborhoods on the east side of O‘ahu.
Misnomer: Stop Naming Places After People
What I can’t stand is when a human name replaces a name that was actually descriptive of the area.
Two Swanky Places to Stay: AC Hotel and Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
With trendy places to eat, and one with state-of-the-art wellness facilities.
5 Notable New Restaurants
Where you’ll find the city’s best seafood laksa, along with excellent jerk chicken and catfish po’ boys.
Afterthoughts: Without Late-Night Restaurants, Where Do We Go?
Afterthoughts columnist James Charisma laments the lack of dining choices for nighthawks.
Rotating Pop-Up Vendors at Fishcake Hook Us With New Delights
The test café in the furniture and decor showroom lets micro food businesses showcase their craft.
Why I ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
An O‘ahu teenager describes how speaking Hawai‘i’s Native language helps preserve our stories, traditions and cultural heritage.
New Year, New Mu‘u at the Museum
Head to Mu‘u at the Museum in your aloha best on Jan. 13, 2024.
Soul on Tap: Cultural Resources of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i’s spirit can be found, and accessed more easily than ever, in our cultural repositories. Here are some resources.
Restoring Moku‘ula, Maui’s Sacred Island
The Maui wildfires catalyzed the people of Lahaina, and across Hawai‘i, to speak out about the urgent need to preserve our culture and history.
Celebrate Hawaiian Culture and Dresses at the Mu‘umu‘u Library
The Mu‘umu‘u Library opens with hundreds of styles ready to be borrowed.
Hawai‘i’s Soul Is at Risk
Housing prices are up, trust is down, culture and heritage feel threatened, and Lahaina broke our hearts. With record numbers leaving the state, what can we do to bring back our soul?
