Celebrate Hawai‘i’s Great Graduates of 2020 with These Local Gifts
To the class of 2020: Chee-hooo YOU!
Local Businesses
Here’s Which Honolulu Retail Shops Are Reopening
The latest phase of the city’s Restore Honolulu order allows many shops to welcome customers in-person starting May 15. Here’s our running list—check back regularly for updates.
How Pop-Up Mākeke Went From an Idea to an Online Hot Spot for Hawai‘i Businesses
The virtual marketplace for local small businesses and artisans grossed about $250,000 and sold nearly 8,000 items in just a month and a half. It runs through the end of May.
Liliha Bakery is Open! Here’s How It’s Keeping Customers Protected
(Sponsored) While the Coco Puffs and poi mochi doughnuts haven’t changed (yay!), the restaurant’s made some updates for a safer customer experience.
HONOLULU Staff Picks Hawaiʻi Favorites: Kahuku Farms Liliko‘i Balsamic Vinaigrette
In our latest look at local products we can buy right now, online, in stores or straight from the producer, we check out Kahuku Farms Liliko‘i Balsamic Vinaigrette.
3 We Tried: Who Makes the Best Local Hard Seltzers in Hawai‘i?
Since we’re all having pau hana more at home, we tested some fizzy local drinks with about 5% alcohol and just 100 calories a can.
Quail, Duck, Steeped in Tea, Fertilized or a Century Old: How Do You Like Your Eggs?
Hard-boiled chicken eggs are great. But these other egg options will definitely bring you out of your shell.
Hawai‘i Restaurants are Reopening. Here is a List and Some Reasons Why
Although some local restaurants remained open during late March and April, some closed completely. Now, they’re reopening for takeout and delivery.
Meet the Mother-Daughter Design Team Behind Hawai‘i Jewelry Label Paradisus
As we celebrate mothers this month, it’s the perfect time to spotlight two of our favorite mom-preneurs, Linda Ueda and Akemi Ueda Jensen of Paradisus.
Meal Kits to Grocery Delivery: How to Eat the Best Local Food at Home
Back in 2020, weeks of quarantine cuisine renewed our love for local businesses that deliver great Hawai‘i produce, meat and even locally prepared meals right to our doors.
HONOLULU Staff’s Favorite Hawai‘i Products: La Tour Bakehouse Breads
For this installment of local products you can buy online, in grocery stores or straight from the producer, we toast to the Island bakery’s scrumptious, freshly baked loaves.
Where to Find Pasta: Fresh Box’s New Online Market Delivers to Your Door
The meal kit service now also sells ‘ulu waffle batter, hand sanitizer and more.
Hy’s Steak House Has Your Bougie Mother’s Day Plans Covered
(Sponsored) Birthday, anniversary and holiday celebrations shouldn’t stop just because we’re stuck at home.
HONOLULU Staff Picks Hawai‘i Favorites: Big Island Coffee Roasters’ Espresso Bites
For this installment of local products you can buy online, in grocery stores or straight from the producer, we spotlight these espresso bars from Puna.
Local Comfort Food: My Adoboloco Hot Sauce Obsession
You thought Hamajang was hot? Maybe you need Fiya! Fiya!
How the Hawai‘i State Art Museum and its Partners are Navigating the New Normal
Public programs coordinator Aly Ishikuni-Sasaki, who also owns Mori by Art + Flea, tells us how she keeps the museum and shop engaged and available to everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Celebrate Your Grad’s Shining Success with Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry
(Sponsored) No matter where life takes your happy alum, these keepsake Island-inspired treasures will keep Hawai‘i close to her heart.
Hawai‘i Small Businesses to Receive More Relief
Small businesses that are struggling have another opportunity to apply for loans, which are expected to run out quickly.
Shark Strong: Join Da Shop’s Virtual Q&A with 2020’s Breakout Novelist Kawai Strong Washburn
With raves from “The New York Times,” “Vanity Fair” and, ahem, HONOLULU, Washburn’s “Sharks in the Time of Saviors” has become an international publishing phenomenon.
HONOLULU Staff Picks Hawai‘i Favorites: Takeout From Kaimukī Super Town Hen Water
In our latest spotlight of local eats to get right now, we check out Ed Kenney’s Kaimukī trifecta.
Here’s Which Honolulu Businesses Could Be Opening Soon
Mayor Kirk Caldwell says some places on Oʻahu could be back in business as early as next week.
Kalapawai Market: Good Food, Good Deeds
(Sponsored) The family-owned market-meets-restaurant concept has been giving back to the community for decades. Now, it’s our chance to pay back.
