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Don’t Sleep on the Oxtail or Curried Goat at Jr’s Jamaican Jerk
Find succulent braised meats, jerk chicken, escovitch fish and more in Wahiawā by Shige’s Saimin Stand.
Family Ingredients Season 3 Premieres July 8 on PBS Hawai‘i
This season’s guests include surfer and environmentalist Ha‘a Keaulana, singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and vocalist Raiatea Helm.
June 2023: Our Top 3 Most Popular Posts About the Local Food Scene
No, the natto dinner didn’t make the list. But the Top 3 held some surprises.
Shaping Leaders of Tomorrow
Learn how four private schools are equipping their students for a future that looks more unpredictable than ever.
Hecho Con Aloha: Corn Transforms at Raíz Tortillas
Raíz Tortillas brings a rainbow of heirloom corn rounds to Hawai‘i plates from a family-owned tortilleria in Kalihi.
Wandering Wahiawā: A Local’s Guide to Neighborhood Eats
Explore the neighborhood in a day and gain insight into some of its most exciting small food and drink businesses.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Entertainment and Getaways on O‘ahu
Whether you want to drink, dance, pau hana, rock out or break things, there’s a best place to do that here.
That’s the Spirit: Uncovering the History of a Mysterious Bottle
After finding an old unopened liquor bottle during spring cleaning, I investigated its origins.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best of Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
Get active and out there with our picks for best gym, golf course, pilates, campground and more.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu
From leather handbags to upcycled alohawear to furniture, our roundup of best shopping will add a thing or two to your wishlist.
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.
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.
