What You’ll Eat at Foodland’s Restaurants During HONOLULU Restaurant Week
Make reservations to dine at these participating Foodland-family restaurants during the first-ever HONOLULU Restaurant Week, taking place Nov. 9 through 17, 2024.
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Dive Into Twin Urchins Superette’s Enchanting Vintage Curios
Follow the call of the sea to Twin Urchins Superette’s curated selection of homewares and trinkets.
Fighting Eel Celebrates 20 Years with a New Store
Designer Lan Chung spills on what to expect from Fighting Eel’s newest O‘ahu location.
Afterthoughts: 8 Hawai‘i Businesses I Wish We Could Bring to the Mainland
Zippy’s just announced a second location in Las Vegas—but four years after this publication, Katrina’s eight picks are content to stay in the Islands.
Waiānuenue at Kapa‘akea to Transform the University Area of Mō‘ili‘ili
The new Waiānuenue project brings change to the neighborhood meant to better connect with the UH Mānoa community.
We’ve Got Seoul: The Korean Wave in Hawai‘i
From K-pop and K-dramas to food, beauty and more, all things Korean have exploded in popularity in Hawai‘i and beyond.
Drop, Baby, Drop With Pua Pepeiao Lei Earrings
Designed to hold fresh flowers, Pua Pepeiao’s reusable earrings let you create mini lei to wear every day.
A Look at How La Tour’s Poi Sourdough Came To Be
The brainchild of CEO Brandon Lam, La Tour Bakehouse’s poi sourdough represents the company’s since-day-one dedication to using local ingredients whenever possible.
The RISE Center Provides Local Resources for UH Students
The new center at UH Mānoa connects student entrepreneurs with the local business community.
Pursuits: Meet the Women Carrying on Trophy House's Legacy
Behind the scenes at the decades-old South King Street shop, the most-valued prize is connection to community.
Made in Hawai‘i Festival: 13 Exclusives on Our Style Editor’s Wish List
Get a sneak peek at some of the cool new releases debuting at the 2024 Made in Hawai‘i Festival, happening Aug. 23–25.
The Maui Wildfires, A Year Later: CocoNene’s Comeback
A year after the local homewares company lost its flagship Front Street store, we talk with CocoNene co-owner Kent Untermann about his path forward and plans to return to Lahaina.
Sneak Peek: See the On-Stage Lineup at the 30th Annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival
Ticket sales launch tomorrow, Aug. 9. Find out where to buy yours, plus the incredible lineup of entertainment that will make you shout, “chee-hoo!”
La Tour Bakehouse Marks 40 Years with New Retail Location
Now through November, owner Thanh Lam is donating all sales from his bakery store to charity.
Da Shop Presents the Hottest Reads of the Summer
Sit back and relax on a warm summer day with these page-turners from Kaimukī’s go-to bookstore.
Introducing Iida Keawe: Where Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Innovation
Discover unique designs fusing high fashion, Hawaiian culture and storytelling.
Best of HONOLULU 2024
We’re celebrating the entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, designers, retailers, artists and others who make our city vibrant and fun.
Best of HONOLULU 2024: Services on O‘ahu
You need a vet, auto repairs, tools or another service? Consult this list of businesses voted and selected as most reliable in their fields.
Best of HONOLULU 2024: Beauty & Self-Care on O‘ahu
Treat yourself to beauty and self-care services like the best custom essential oil blend, head massage, eyelash extensions and more.
Cheers, Roberta, to 20 Years!
Designer Roberta Oaks reflects on celebrating her 20th anniversary in the local fashion industry.
New in Town: Summer 2024
New places we’ve spotted across the island include O‘ahu’s first adults-only hotel, a free art gallery and a Japanese grocery.
New Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center Helps Businesses Scale Up
The Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center launched in April, providing commercial production, storage and packaging equipment.
Queens of the Castle: How Hawaiian Host Group Blew Up on Instagram
The local confectionary company shot up to 330,000 followers in just 10 days thanks to a viral reel about sending its communications team to Disneyland.
Pursuits: Dream Colors
A visit with Honolulu hairstylist Jamie Keiko specializing in transformative looks.
