Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo This Year
From bar crawls to Hispanic festivals, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year.
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Gone, But Not Forgotten
Once ubiquitous, Honolulu’s old-school Cantonese restaurants are dwindling—but as a former HONOLULU editor notes, they leave lasting memories.
3 New Food & Drink Spots Coming to Mānoa Marketplace
Industry veteran Dusty Grable’s group is debuting a casual local-Asian spot, a Mediterranean restaurant and a wine and gift store that opened yesterday.
Explore the World’s Largest Native Hawaiian Plant Collection Online
Celebrate Earth Month and learn about native Hawaiian plants in Bishop Museum’s impressive Plants of Hawai‘i collection.
On Kapahulu, the Zen of Tea and Gelato
Next to Aburiya Ibushi, Cha to Gelato Zen makes tea ceremony a casual evening ritual—with a side of dessert.
All the Food Coming to the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Fisherman’s Wharf
The largest gathering of Latin food is serving up all kinds of arepas, ceviches, elote, empanadas and more on Sunday, May 5.
Earthing: What It’s Like to Volunteer at a Fishpond
In Hale‘iwa and He‘eia, volunteers are helping to rebuild ancient fishponds.
Our 5 Favorite Hawai‘i Shops for Eco-Friendly and Zero-Waste Products
From Kaimukī to Kailua, these are the best spots for scoring sustainable lifestyle, personal care and household items.
Affordable Splurge: Korea Garden’s $25 Lunch Specials
Lunch at O‘ahu’s newest Korean restaurant offers a serious deal of stone pot rice, entrée, bubbling soup and banchan.
Remember When Our Moms Used the Same Island Cookbooks
Reprising a classic: Favorite Island Cookery books are still the go-to for dishes that are part of nostalgic local family traditions.
At Wu Wei Chong Qing Cuisine, a World of Street Food Noodles
The most exciting noodle shop you’ve never heard of.
Late-Night Eats Kalihi: Three Places for Low-Key Comfort
Where to head for midnight plate lunches and (super) early-morning baked goods.
Earthing: What It’s Like to Volunteer at a Lo‘i
A morning working a kalo patch on O‘ahu’s Windward side.
Fusion Café Is a New Drink, Snack and Lunch Spot in Kaimukī
Find scones, sandwiches and handcrafted chocolates by day and wine and charcuterie at night.
Hawai‘i Comfort Food: Portuguese Bean Soup Recipe
Readers have been sharing this classic from 2021: What happens when you combine two family recipes in one pot?
Three Places to Eat and Drink at Downtown’s New AC Hotel
From coffee to late-night, you’ll find thoughtful offerings at Common Ground, The Dotted Line and Yours Truly.
PBS Hawai‘i Presents Keeper of the Bay
The documentary follows Cindi Punihaole and her efforts to protect Kahalu‘u Bay from over-tourism and environmental degradation.
Local Oysters, Beef, Pork: Why You Should Shop at Kualoa Ranch
KualoaGrown Market’s premium meats, seafood and produce—all raised at the ranch—are more affordable than you think.
Earthing: What It’s Like to Volunteer at a Local Farm
Deep in Kalihi Valley, volunteers harvest greens for neighborhood kūpuna and a nonprofit café.
Roll With It: Smash Burgers and Sausage Dogs at Meat and Buns
Find the elusive truck’s wagyu and local beef smash burgers and pork sausages near Mililani Golf Course on Fridays.
Celebrate National Poetry Month With Pasifika Collections
April is National Poetry Month! Check out Da Shop’s curated selection of poetry from across the Pacific Islands, highlighting Pasifika voices.
March 2024: Our Top 3 Most Popular Food Stories
More from Paris Baguette and the neighborly story behind Onda Pasta & Provisions.
April Finds: What’s New and What’s In
From hand-built ceramic lei vases to sewing classes taught by fashion designer Kini Zamora, this month’s style picks are giving spring feels.
Lucky We Live Hawai‘i
There are so many ways to take advantage of living here, beyond the beach.
