Tracking My Blessings
My gratitude app steers me to focus on the positive, even when things fall apart.
HONOLULU Latest Stories
Miss Hawai‘i 2024 Hayley Cheyney Kāne Is Unapologetically Authentic
As the first openly gay Miss Hawai‘i, Hayley Cheyney Kāne wants people to show aloha to themselves.
Pursuits: The Light and Dark in Joey Chiarello’s Ceramic Sculptures
Do you take demons with your tea?
Tails of the City: Barkhaus Instills Pack Mentality
Barkhaus owners Andres Monasterios and Natalie Sanchez share what it takes to successfully train dogs.
Kōkua the Diamond Head Bark Park Dog-Loving Community
Help the Diamond Head Bark Park stay open by buying the nonprofit’s 2025 calendar full of photogenic pups.
Solario Studio Art Unlocks Core Memories
Meet illustrator Matías Solario, whose nostalgia-fueled style pays homage to the Hawai‘i of the 1940s through ’90s.
7 Things to Do for Fall Break
Keep your keiki busy with these engaging activities while school is out Oct. 7–11, 2024.
Yes, Queens! Join the Honolulu Pride Celebration at Capitol Modern
This month’s First Friday on Oct. 4 at Capitol Modern will be a drag extravaganza.
Secret Sushi Bar Fukurou Is a Secret Deal
In the age of trendy, $100-plus sushi omakase, an impressive $90 menu is hidden in Buho Cocina y Cantina.
This Boutique Hospitality Company is Growing Faster Than Bamboo
TableOne Hospitality is expanding rapidly and shows no signs of slowing down with its integrated Highgate Hawaiʻi partnership.
You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Shave Ice on Oʻahu
Classic shave ice shops dominate the spread from Mākaha to ‘Āina Haina.
Date Night Market: Honolulu Harbor Nights
Our Frolic intern debuts a new series that flirts with $60 at bussin’ night markets around the Island.
Heart of Plum: Join Us at Frolic’s 5-Course Dinner at Little Plum on Oct. 10
From New York to San Francisco to Hawai‘i, get ready for a culinary journey through chef Casey Kusaka’s outstanding food memories.
Instant Mood Booster: Take a Shelter Dog Out on a Field Trip
The Hawaiian Humane Society’s ‘Īlio Explorers program paves the way to adventure for you and a canine companion.
Leila Brings a Refined Taste of Morocco to Kaimukī
The restaurant, a partnership between chefs Chris Kajioka and Mourad Lahlou, has been a decade in the making.
PBS Hawai‘i Presents Songs of Love From Hawai‘i
Tune in for a documentary about Korean-American music, history and heritage in Hawai‘i.
Sweet Treats: Don’t Sleep on the Hojicha Frappé at Matcha Café Maiko
Beat the end of summer heat with the iciest, hojicha-est drink around.
8 Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest 2024 on O‘ahu
Grab a stein, bring an empty belly and enjoy these beer fests around the Island.
Onkee Korean Grill House Is a New High Mark of Modern Korean Barbecue in Honolulu
Dry-aged beef, refined sides and close attention to detail (but no dipping sauces) modernize the KBBQ experience.
14 Must-Watch Films at HIFF This October
The Hawai‘i International Film Festival’s fall lineup is here. Here’s what you need to know.
Chinatown’s Seasons Glows Up: Now It’s Fully a Taiwanese Eatery
Three beef noodle soups are on a menu of traditional and less-known Taiwanese dishes.
La Birria Opens Its First Brick-and-Mortar Downtown Today
The food truck at Pearlridge brings birria tacos and ramen to its first storefront.
You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Saimin Spots on O‘ahu
Revisiting a classic reader poll in which only 5 votes separated your two favorite shops (you know who they are).
On View: 9 Crazy-Good New Art Exhibits to See in September
The O‘ahu art scene is popping off with a ton of great shows this month. Here’s where we’ll be heading.
