HONOLULU Magazine’s annual Hale ‘Aina Celebration transformed The Kāhala Hotel & Resort into a tropical Fantasy Island filled with award-winning bites, creative cocktails and plenty of island-inspired adventure.
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 9, 2026.
Behind the unconventional rise of Chao Restaurant Group, helmed by Chancelor Kim and Dong Dang.
Chao’s roots are traditional, though its approach is a different story. Get the scoop on some of the restaurant’s popular dishes.
Indulge in bites from award-winning chefs and hunt for a golden pineapple in an immersive Fantasy Island setting under the stars.
Seafood and Hawaiian food are a winning combo at the Kāhala Hotel & Resort’s beachside buffet destination.
Kim’s motto: Expect the unexpected.
That’s how members of the Chun family’s third generation feel about customers at their Kaimukī eatery.
With the tiny izakaya on King Street winning Hale ‘Aina gold, we talk to president Hiroyuki Akiyama about the eatery’s 15-year history.
Raise a glass at these cocktail bars recognized by our readers as providing the Best Cocktail Programs.
That’s all. (Rosé Soirée is back on May 2.)
Partner Content Saucy braised beef loco mocos, petite Swedish pancakes and house-cured gravlax hash skillets are just a few of the Best Bites.
(Sponsored) We dive into the dishes where Asian roots meet Italian imports on this bold block of Chinatown.
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 2, 2025.
The folks at Giovedì spent years working for others before branching out on their own—and now they’re bringing home gold.
August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.
Indulge in dishes from Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants from past and present, and immerse yourself in an evening of Moroccan-themed entertainment, henna stations, psychic readings and dancing under the stars.
Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard, this magical evening under the stars celebrates Hawai‘i’s top chefs and restaurants in vintage style.
(Partner Content) Croquetas de Jamón, Pulpo ala Galega, Shrimp Ajillo and more pair with zesty Alabriños and zippy Txakolinas.
An intimate evening at the Kahala Hotel brought together Hawai‘i’s top chefs to toast this year’s Hale ‘Aina honorees.
Witches good and bad came to party Saturday, May 31 as we transformed Velocity Honolulu into the Land of Oz.
