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14 Cool Things You’ll Find IRL at the New Hō‘ili‘ili by Farm Link
The locally sourced website has come to life: From everyday items to Maui persimmons and charcuterie, it’s all here.
Shop Talk: New and Opening Soon O‘ahu Stores
Just in time for gifting season, 11 exciting new boutiques to check out.
Can’t-Miss Local Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs on O‘ahu
Mark your calendar for these pop-up markets and fairs and get ready to shop small!
An Instagram Baker Offered Free Birthday Cakes for Keiki Living on SNAP—and Hopes Other Businesses Will Follow
Georgi DeCosta’s offer means 12 kids around O‘ahu will celebrate with festive birthday bundt cakes.
Farm Link Opens Its First Storefront Today—and It Will Have ‘Ili‘ili Pizzas and Subs
Opening Oct. 21, Hō‘ili‘ili by Farm Link will merge the locally sourced online grocer with fresh prepared food by Chuck Wakeman and Robert Urquidi.
Our Favorite Local LGBTQIA+-Owned Stores and Eateries
Where to shop and dine local during Hawai‘i’s Pride Month.
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.
Why Your Plate Lunch Is Becoming a Luxury
Restaurateurs break down the rising cost of dining out.
How Cool! Locally Designed Keiki Finds for Littles and Up
We can’t get enough of these creative accessories, toys and home goods with uniquely Hawai‘i touches.
We’re Hooked on Chinatown’s New Leather Goods Store Hook and Hide
The leather specialty boutique not only stocks wallets, belts, bags and lei but also fish leather products.
Listen Up! Hawai‘i Podcasts You Need to Hear
These community-minded podcasts can help cut through the confusion of our state’s most pressing concerns.
Foodflash: Get Ready, West Side—Side Street Inn Is Opening Next Month
Hali‘a by Side Street Inn is bringing the famous fried rice and pan-fried pork chops to ‘Ewa Beach.
Inside Hana Koa Brewing Co.’s Bronze and Silver Wins at the 2025 World Beer Cup
For the first time in seven years, a Hawai‘i brewery wins at the world’s biggest, most prestigious craft beer competition.
A Former Sushi Chef Sells and Sharpens Knives at Aframes Tokyo in Kalihi
Revisiting that time we found an off-the-beaten-path stall selling top-line handmade knives and everyday knives at City Square’s open market.
New Things to Eat at Sweet Land Farm
There’s an expanded menu with goat milk-focused treats. We tried the mac and cheese, vanilla goat milk gelato, blueberry panna cotta and more at the Waialua farm.
March 2025 Update: Where to Buy Local Farm-Fresh Eggs on O‘ahu
Farms, farmstands and grocery stores that sell organic and conventional eggs from local producers.
Vote for the 2025 Best of HONOLULU
Your opinion matters. Now through Feb. 28, support our island’s businesses by voting for your favorites in more than 80 categories.
Meet Moke Gabs, the Hawai‘i-Designed Cards Making a Game of Local Phrases
Designed by the team behind Hawaiiverse, this game has you decode gibberish into Hawai‘i-inspired phrases.
Aloha Got Soul Cooks Up Delicious New Compilation Mix Plate
The compilation album features 12 tracks from emerging Hawai‘i artists.
Harbors Vintage Community Grows With Small Space Studios and Creative Cubes
Harbors Vintage is much more than a streetwear shop, now hosting other vintage retailers alongside local makers.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in January 2025
Catch Bianca Del Rio’s new comedy tour, attend the 2025 Hawai‘i State Harm Reduction Conference and pitch a business idea.
Farewell to Eastern Paradise—It’s Closing After Nearly 50 Years on King Street
You have until Sunday, Dec. 29, to get your last bowl of jjajangmyeon and say goodbye.
La Tour Bakehouse Wraps Up the Year with $260,000 Donation
From the bottom of his heart, owner Thanh Lam thanks Hawai‘i for 40 years of support.
