Chinatown’s Best Hidden Courtyard Is a Thai-Laotian Gem
Showing love for Chinatown eateries after the outages: At Olay’s Thai-Lao Cuisine, Laotian food standouts aren't the only draw.
HONOLULU Latest Stories
Local ARMY Eats Her Way Through BTS Festa Pilgrimage—Again
A dish-by-dish recap of an O‘ahu ARMY’s second food-driven journey to BTS Festa in Seoul.
The Cricket Scrolls: Unearthed Gems in HoMA’s “Miyabi” Exhibition
Discovering the true history of the 240-year-old cricket scrolls, which are now on view to the public for the first time.
Afterthoughts: The Lunch Club at Niu Valley Middle School
Summer break is a good time to revisit this memory about the best school cafeteria food around—not just because it was free.
These Restaurants Need Your Support After Power Outages Forced Them to Close
More than 50 restaurants, cafes and bars have had to shut down for days in Downtown and Chinatown Honolulu.
Dusty Grable’s Little Plum Opens at Mānoa Marketplace
The first of two Mānoa restaurants planned by Grable’s new group is a take on the personality of the valley.
All the Reasons Why Anh Chị Em Is My New Favorite Bakery
Run, don’t walk, for traditional and Vietnamese-inspired pastries at this family-run Saturday pop-up in Kaka‘ako.
This New Hidden Botanical Shop in Kaka‘ako Is Brimming with Cool Plants
Plant Bar is a tiny plant lover’s oasis in the heart of Honolulu.
Ultimate Guide to O‘ahu’s Best Musubi Shops
It’s Monday—comfort yourself with a Spam-ume-shiso, tuna-mayo or cheeseburger musubi.
Pacific Pride: The 13th FestPAC Hits Our Shores
The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture comes to Hawai‘i for the first time with multiple venues on O‘ahu hosting exhibits and performances.
In Waimānalo, Sunflowers Are Grilled and Sprinkled With Cheese
We’re reposting this classic because grilled blooms are back at Waimānalo Country Farms until July 4.
3 Can’t-Miss Children’s and Teen Reads for June
Just in time for summer, explore three new books for young readers, from littles to teens, by Pasifika authors.
Dine-In and Takeout Menus for Father’s Day on O‘ahu
More than three dozen options for Dad’s special day this Sunday, June 16.
Shades of Shave Ice: Holo Holo for Halo Halo in Waipahu
Reposting a classic with all the soulful shave ice vibes of the O.G. Mahalo Halo at Magnolia Ice Cream and Treats.
Our Guide to Camping on O‘ahu
We break down all the info you need about camping on O‘ahu: where to go, what to bring, how to set up, how to level up and more.
7 Things to Do for Father’s Day 2024
Take Dad to jam to ’70s music, admire cool cars, indulge in barbecue eats, go fishing and more ways to spend Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16.
How’d He Do That?! The Magical Mystery Show Experience
Waikīkī’s Magical Mystery Show features bewitching sleight-of-hand performers who make the audience part of the entertainment.
At Waikīkī’s New Vavin Dessert Bar, Crispy Croissants and Pastries
The croissant game is strong at this new pâtisserie near Eggs ’n Things.
Nā Mele: Celebrating 25 Years of Hawaiian Music With Nā Leo Pilimehana
Tune in for a special PBS Hawai‘i program featuring Nā Leo Pilimehana at Halekulani’s House Without a Key on Sunday, June 9.
May 2024: Our Top 3 Most Popular Food Stories
The upside of a crime, Kailua’s new big opening and 15 picks that rose to the top in two days.
The Historic Hawai‘i Foundation Celebrates 50 Years
A look at the local advocacy group’s historic preservation efforts then and now.
New Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center Helps Businesses Scale Up
The Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center launched in April, providing commercial production, storage and packaging equipment.
Omakase Sushi: A How-To Guide
It’s fine to eat with your hand—and other pro etiquette tips from @Sushi chef-owner Atsushi Kumagai.
