What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Labor Day
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.
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What to Eat During September’s Okinawan Feastival in Honolulu
Okinawan Festival is this weekend. Okinawan FEASTival continues the celebration with special dishes at 16 restaurants until Sept. 15.
Where to Park in Kaimukī
Want to shop or dine in Kaimukī? Here’s an insider guide on where you should park.
What You’ll Eat at the 2025 Hale ‘Aina Gala Plus Everything Else You Need to Know
Indulge in dishes from Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants from past and present, and immerse yourself in an evening of Moroccan-themed entertainment, henna stations, psychic readings and dancing under the stars.
Local I‘a Fish Fry Plates Will Help Clear Invasive Ta‘ape Off Our Reefs
Come for $12 plates of fried fish, rice and salad on Labor Day Monday or get some ready-to-cook ta‘ape snappers to go.
Your Insider Guide to Empty Bowl Hawai‘i
Slurp soup from top chefs to support the Feed the People Hawai‘i program on Sept. 27.
Best Breads: My Tour of Fresh Loaves Around Honolulu
Frolic’s former intern embarks on a loaf-by-loaf quest to find her favorite bread on the island.
Kaka‘ako’s Newest Pizza Spot Mad Pie Opens Sunday
Get a sneak peek of the long-awaited Mad Pie, from the team behind farmers market vendor Fatto a Mano.
Get Behind the Scenes of Filming PBS Hawai‘i’s Kākou: Hawai‘i’s Town Hall Program
The topic of the upcoming town hall on Aug. 28 is The Arts: Why We Need Them—in light of that, dive into the art of producing the program.
Your Insider Guide to Okinawan Festival
Here’s everything you need to know about the celebration of Uchinanchu culture on Aug. 30–31.
Kalihi Beer Returns as Olohana Brewpub in Chinatown
The rebrand brings classic Kalihi Beer brews to the former Stewbum & Stonewall space on North King Street.
Honolulu Has a Dreamy New Kitchen and Bath Showroom
KiBa Studios is like your home reno Pinterest board come to life.
We Tried It: Urban Foraging With Dr. Nat Bletter
Snack your way through Honolulu’s forests on this guided foraging botany tour.
Basalt’s New Chef Overhauls the Menu—and There’s a 20% Kama‘āina Discount
Veteran chef Lance Kosaka brings homegrown flavors to the heart of Waikīkī.
O‘ahu Pop-Up Market Guide: Where and When to Find Them
Ready, set, shop—support local by shopping at these O‘ahu pop-up markets held every month.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Statehood Day
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Hawai‘i’s Statehood Day on Aug. 15, 2025.
All Our Favorite Musubi in Honolulu
Humble to loaded, white or brown, these rice balls fuel our foodie team at all hours of the day.
Beer in Hawai‘i: Who’s Opening, Who Closed and What’s Coming Up
Plus moves, expansions and $5 beers all day at a familiar brewery in town.
29 Food Vendors Debuting at This Weekend’s Made in Hawai‘i Festival
Smoked shoyu, Filipino American-inspired chocolates and old-school local chips are just a few of the products whetting our appetites.
Kevin’s Kitchen Is a Hit for Hong Kong-Style Roast Meats and Other Dishes
If you go, best to reserve those roast meats in advance.
Why Your Plate Lunch Is Becoming a Luxury
Restaurateurs break down the rising cost of dining out.
12 Awesome First-Time Made in Hawai‘i Festival Vendors You Don’t Want to Miss
Trust us, you’ll want to add these new booths to your must-shop list.
All Our Favorite Fries in Honolulu
Skinny or thick, simply salted or topped with garlic, sauce or no sauce—our team’s favorite fries hit the spot.
New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Notable openings around the island plus upcoming Michelin-grade yakitori, a Korean convenience store and lobster rolls.
