Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Services on O‘ahu
You need something done? Consult this list of businesses voted and selected as most reliable in their fields.
HONOLULU Latest Stories
Things to Do on O‘ahu in July and August 2023
Listen to the symphony under the stars, support local entrepreneurs and watch the stage rendition of a classic Disney movie.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Fritz Herman and the Kodak Hawai‘i Hula Show
For this issue, we flipped back 65 years to see what the city was buzzing about in July 1958.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Our editors picked 14 top categories plus 21 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
O‘ahu Hike We Like: Koko Crater Trail
A new viewing platform awaits hikers who trek a mile up the railway stairs to a breathtaking view of the East Side and a legit cardio workout.
Natto Alert: 6-Course Natto Day Dinner Coming to Kaimukī Shokudo
Honolulu’s annual tribute to Japan’s stinky bean is back—mark your calendars for Monday, July 10.
Talk Kaimukī’s Nighttime Pizzas and Sandos Are Addictive
Decadent toppings and fillings now feature on the Thursday-to-Saturday bar bites menu.
Follow Your Nose to Brisket and Baked Beans in Kunia
Yes, there’s barbecue in Kunia—at This Lil Piggy behind Kō Hana Distillers.
HiSAM x SlappGood Bring Hawai‘i’s Talented Music Producers to the Stage
Watch music producers show off their mad skills for a live producer showcase experience at HiSAM for First Friday, July 7.
Kaimukī Shokudo Is the Izakaya This Neighborhood Needed
Not the OG Shokudo you know, this one has a solid menu of vegetable and seafood otsumami classics with oishii cocktails.
You Can Now Shop Yireh at the Label’s New Sunny Kaimukī Showroom
Emily Jaime sets up a bright, airy (and shoppable by appointment!) headquarters just a stone’s throw from all your favorite Kaimukī haunts.
We Tried It: Honolulu Zoo Society’s Wildest Show Summer Concert Series
Bask in fresh air, let the kids enjoy keiki activities, then listen to the sounds of local musicians after hours at the Honolulu Zoo.
8 Things To Do in Waikīkī
Whether you’re new in town, you’ve lived here your whole life or you’re just visiting, there’s something on this list for you.
Honolulu Theater and Musicals: Summer Lineup
This summer is bursting with promising musicals and theater performances from Hawai‘i’s local talent.
My 9 Favorite Restaurants in Seattle
From breakfast to mac and cheese to ramen and pizza, these are the places former Frolic intern Maddy Chow, a Seattleite, can’t live without.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Fresh, Filling Flavor Bombs at Merriman’s Honolulu
Good portions, good variety, good views and fresh flavors make this one of Honolulu’s best happy hours.
Hydrofoiling With O‘ahu Waterman Jack Ho AKA @JackFromTown
Hawai‘i’s decorated student-athlete shares tips for first time foil boarders, surf safety and why he chose to attend the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
Celebrate Your Inner Child With Mark Kanemura at I Am a Rainbow ‘Ohana Event
The free, family-friendly event at HiSAM will feature activities and performances themed around Kanemura’s new illustrated children’s book.
Hawai‘i Walls 2023: Learn the Story Behind Artist Jana Lam’s Tropical Dreamscape
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of her whimsical mural and the cool new accessory collection that inspired it.
Family-Friendly Beaches on Oʻahu
From Waikīkī to Ko Olina to Turtle Bay, O‘ahu boasts family-friendly beaches perfect for languid summer weekends.
Try 33 Filipino Food Week Specials at These O‘ahu Restaurants
Roy’s, Obake Honolulu, Stage Restaurant and others join Filipino eateries offering pulutan bar snacks from June 20 to 26.
Mindy Eun Soo Pennybacker’s “Surfing Sisterhood Hawai‘i” Is a Literary Tidal Wave
A blend of interviews, history, Hawaiian legends and memoir, the book offers insight into women surfers while inspiring a new generation.
Honolulu Celebrates Juneteenth 2023 With More Events
While many offices remain open, Juneteenth is a federal holiday with eclectic community activities focused on the end of U.S. slavery.
Reader Poll: Where’s the Best Shave Ice on O‘ahu?
Every one is different. So which shop makes your favorite?
