Cirque du Soleil: ‘Auana Debuts in December
The Hawai‘i-inspired Cirque du Soleil production will meld hula and acrobatics.
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The Global Menu: Khao & Papas
Husband-and-wife team Juan Ching and Kim Thepsenavong serve up Peruvian and Lao fusion dishes inspired by their childhood favorites.
New in Town: Summer 2024
New places we’ve spotted across the island include O‘ahu’s first adults-only hotel, a free art gallery and a Japanese grocery.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in July and August 2024
Catch Carrie Underwood and Kapena live, celebrate all things ‘ukulele, get inked at a tattoo expo and enjoy local music in the open air.
The Global Menu: Aloha German Bakery
German and Native Hawaiian Cecilia Tanya Koch returned to O‘ahu to care for her father—and ended up opening a German bakery.
The Global Menu: Neha’s Kitchen
With Neha’s Kitchen, Kuber Gurung brings food from his hometown in southern Nepal to the farmers markets of O‘ahu.
Hawai‘i’s Maile Alert Is a 100% Success
Maile Alerts, Hawai‘i’s take on AMBER Alerts for missing children, have been issued four times.
Tails of the City: Goats, Chickens and a Beehive
Eliza Lathrop regards her urban farm as a “miracle” where things flourish.
The Butcher Bar, Waikīkī’s New Beefy Bistro
Aloha Steak House’s kid brother, The Butcher Bar, is focused on beef and cocktails.
Paris Bound: A Conversation With Volleyball Star Erik Shoji
Erik Shoji will be competing on Team USA at the Paris Olympics with four other volleyball players with Hawai‘i ties.
Homecoming for Long-Lost Native Hawaiian Artifacts
Hawai‘i receives the largest repatriation of Native Hawaiian artifacts in history.
A 7-Course All-Natto Dinner Is Coming to Nami Kaze on July 10
Frolic’s annual celebration of Japan’s ripe, stinky bean is back—and it’s open to all natto lovers.
Yakitori Hachibei Is Launching a $40 Happy Hour Omakase
The grilled skewer specialist from Kyushu is launching a lighter omakase on July 2 in Chinatown.
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.
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.
