Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Entertainment and Getaways on O‘ahu
Whether you want to drink, dance, pau hana, rock out or break things, there’s a best place to do that here.
From the Magazine
That’s the Spirit: Uncovering the History of a Mysterious Bottle
After finding an old unopened liquor bottle during spring cleaning, I investigated its origins.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best of Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
Get active and out there with our picks for best gym, golf course, pilates, campground and more.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu
From leather handbags to upcycled alohawear to furniture, our roundup of best shopping will add a thing or two to your wishlist.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Services on O‘ahu
You need something done? Consult this list of businesses voted and selected as most reliable in their fields.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in July and August 2023
Listen to the symphony under the stars, support local entrepreneurs and watch the stage rendition of a classic Disney movie.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Fritz Herman and the Kodak Hawai‘i Hula Show
For this issue, we flipped back 65 years to see what the city was buzzing about in July 1958.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best of HONOLULU Family on O‘ahu
Find the family-friendliest picks on the island, from horseback rides to child development classes to kids’ party styling.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Our editors picked 14 top categories plus 21 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
20 Awesome Father’s Day Gifts From Hawai‘i Shops and Designers
Father’s Day is on June 18. Tip your dad cap to the father figures in your life with cool and handsome finds from O‘ahu boutiques.
Meet the Doctors From Our June 2023 Cover
Drs. Lynn M. Iwamoto, Bradley Tokeshi and Hisami Oba are carrying on a proud tradition of caring for the Hawai‘i community.
Learn to Cook Gnocchi and More Specialty Dishes at Hana Kitchens
Support—and learn from—local chefs and their small food businesses with artisan cooking classes at Hana Kitchens.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Waikīkī, Our Bustling Urban Neighborhood
We flipped back 20 years to see what the city was buzzing about in June 2003.
3 New Local Hawai‘i Swimwear Brands to Sizzle in This Summer
Hit the beach in fresh releases from Native Hawaiian designers and eco-friendly swimsuit lines.
Plan On It: Why I Wrote a Will and You Should Too
No matter how young you are or where you are in life, you need a will. You just never know what might happen.
What’s Up, Doc? Health Care Trends Toward Progress in Hawai‘i
From artificial intelligence to supermarkets, here are five trends that show where medicine in the Islands is headed, for the better.
Megan Kamalei Kakimoto’s Debut Book Has the Literary World Buzzing
Her story collection, written outside of working hours at a demanding downtown job, is drawing raves—and feels like a reset for Hawai‘i literature.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in June 2023
Admire a colorful array of flora, dance in the streets at Honolulu’s largest Obon and enjoy the songs of a beloved Broadway musical.
Celebrate NextDoor’s Anniversary with a Look Back at Photos from Its Beginnings
After 18 years, NextDoor is still going strong; now a trove of old photos documents the early days of the eclectic Honolulu venue.
Where Are the Hawaiian Chefs? Part 1: Kealoha Domingo
Why is it rare to find Hawaiian chefs cooking Hawaiian food professionally? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Kealoha Domingo of Nui Kealoha catering tells his story.
A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Hawai‘i Kai to Kaimukī
Visit a Korean temple, buy some new plants, catch a foreign film and discover the lesser-known parts of East O‘ahu.
The Native Hawaiian Health Crisis
Despite a decadeslong effort to rehabilitate the health of the Hawaiian people, effects stemming from colonization prove long-lasting, with much more work to be done.
