Aloha Got Soul’s Vinyl Reissues Celebrate Old-School Hawai‘i Jams
Offering fresh spins on Island classics, the local record label’s recent Kalapana and Brother Noland reissues have been garnering major buzz.
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Iam Tongi on Fire
We chatted with the American Idol winner and Kahuku native during his time at home.
Noms Phenomenon: Local Candy Brand Explodes
Flashback to that time we dug into how gummy candies cooked up in a garage turned into a runaway hit.
Zingipop Brings the Fizzy and Fun to Local Craft Soda
Zingipop’s 100% locally sourced sodas come in flavors like liliko‘i, ginger, banana and even pohā-basil.
Wall to Wall: Murals Paint the East Side
Murals have spread out from town to decorate neighborhoods on the east side of O‘ahu.
Misnomer: Stop Naming Places After People
What I can’t stand is when a human name replaces a name that was actually descriptive of the area.
Two Swanky Places to Stay: AC Hotel and Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
With trendy places to eat, and one with state-of-the-art wellness facilities.
5 Notable New Restaurants
Where you’ll find the city’s best seafood laksa, along with excellent jerk chicken and catfish po’ boys.
Valentine’s 2024 Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants and Bakeries
Nearly 100 ways to say it with food this Valentine’s Day.
We Tried It: Ke‘alohi Surf’s LED Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour
Nightlife never looked so bright on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
What’s Up, Duk Kee? New Owners Take Over the Chinese Restaurant
What the duk is going on at the generations-old Kaimukī icon?
Mochi Crepes and Kanazawa Curry Have Popped Up in Waikīkī
Gluten-free crepes and umami-packed curry made with wagyu drippings broth are deep inside a grocery store.
7 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants Are 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists
Here’s who made the first cut for the country’s highest culinary industry awards.
Reader Top 5: Best Mac Salad on O‘ahu
This reposting of an ‘ono classic comes with an open call: Email us if you’d like to do a Reader Top 5 ranking!
Family Night Out: 8 Things to Do on O‘ahu
Check out these excuses to stay up past bedtime.
PBS Hawai‘i Celebrates 25 Years of Nā Mele
Nā Mele reaches a quarter-century milestone of promoting musical excellence, cultural exploration and artistic legacies.
AYCE Nights: My Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Hot Pot Spots in Honolulu
Family-friendly spots in this classic post were made for big groups that eat a lot.
Roll With It: Arianna’s Arepas
We hit a pot of Venezuelan gold when we finally tried this food truck, now parked at Pearlridge.
We Tried It: Loess Spa Korean Body Scrub and Meridian Therapy
Start the new year fresh at this Korean bathhouse and spa, where you’ll be cleansed inside and out.
Trying Lady M Crepe Cakes Because of Lee Anne Wong
How an Instagram post by Koko Head Café’s chef got me to taste these world-renowned desserts.
Tango’s $40 Three-Course Dinner Is an Early Bird’s Dream
If you eat while the sun’s still out, check out the Kaka‘ako café’s monthly changing light suppers.
Check Out 9 New & Coming Eateries on One Block at Ward Village
New tonkatsu, local ice cream, Korean barbecue and more are coming to Kaka‘ako.
Afterthoughts: Without Late-Night Restaurants, Where Do We Go?
Afterthoughts columnist James Charisma laments the lack of dining choices for nighthawks.
