ShoreFyre in Waikīkī’s Cinco de Mayo is the Fun, Low-Key Evening You Really Want
Not into the loud party scene? Head to International Market Place’s third floor Grand Lānai on May 5 for live Latin music and great drink specials.
Local Businesses
Learn How to Make Your Own Lei Po‘o for Lei Day
May Day is Lei Day in Hawai‘i. Find out how to make a lei po‘o, also known as a haku lei, with tips from the team at Paiko and flowers from Cindy’s Lei and Flower Shoppe.
Jana Lam Releases New Plates to Dress Up Your Meals
Who needs centerpieces when you have splashy prints on the table?
Our Top 5 Jewelry Picks for Mother’s Day and Graduation Gifts
Whether you’re celebrating Mom or your kid’s new diploma, these heirloom jewelry pieces are perfect for the occasion.
Beloved Hawai‘i Business Prepares to Close This Weekend After 70 Years
Kāne‘ohe Bakery customers line up for last custard pies, long johns and brownies before its last day March 28.
Basalt Kicks Off April With Adorable Easter Pancakes and New Dishes
Join the Waikīkī restaurant on Sunday, April 4, and you may even be blessed with a special appearance by the Easter Bunny.
12th Ave Grill’s DeliCafe Serves Up Delightful Sweet Treats That Satisfy
It’s not just a sandwich spot. The Kaimukī restaurant’s desserts are a must-try for sugar fiends.
How a Hawai‘i Student Started Two Businesses on Social Media
What started as a hobby for Kate Li has turned into a moneymaker that’s helping her pay for college.
Hau Tree: Same(ish) Name, New Chef, Better Bites
The longtime Waikīkī restaurant has ditched the “lānai” and gained James Beard-nominated chef Chris Kajioka.
Drink Local: 8 Hawai‘i-Grown and Blended Teas We Love
They may not be steeped in history, but local tea companies taking root in Hawai‘i are creating comforting homegrown drinks and blends with essences of their unique terroir.
See How a Poke Shop Creates a Sushi Cake in 11 Gorgeous Photos
There’s way more than poke at Aloha Cones: Here are sashimi rosettes, a bubu arare shell and all the layers in between.
100 Sails Kicks Off March with Indulge, A Signature Grazing Experience
The Hawai‘i Prince Hotel restaurant reopens with old favorites, new additions and an updated dining concept, plus a featured indulgent dish of the month.
Café Kaila Now Sells Cookies (And They’re Selling Out Fast!)
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a stop at your favorite Market City brunch spot.
Owners and Chefs Share Their Best Recommendations on What to Order at Their Poke Shops
No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.
Lee Anne Wong Dishes About the Overhaul of Her Pioneer Inn Grill and Bar on Maui
Papa‘aina at the Pioneer Inn keeps it simple with a nod to history.
No Bartender? Order Your Favorite Cocktails (and Thai Food) for Takeout
Maile’s Thai at Ward’s expansive menu, which includes specialty drinks and bottles of wine, can be ordered online for pickup.
A Note to Readers: Welcome to Frolic’s New Home
We’re part of HONOLULU Magazine now—which means while Frolic is still Frolic, we just got a whole lot bigger.
Longtime Honolulu Airport Lei Seller Stacy Farias Keeps Her Family’s Tradition Going
Since the 1940s, Sophia’s has offered fresh blooms daily.
Last-Minute Romancers Rejoice! These Sold-Out Valentine’s Day Culinary Kits are Back in Stock
Behind on V-Day plans? Pai Honolulu saves the day (and, maybe, your relationship) with its ready-to-make Valentine’s kit for two.
Foodland to You Puts Grocery Shopping on Your Time
Convenient, easy, simple: Just order online for curbside pickup or delivery to your door.
Vote Now for the 2021 Best of HONOLULU
Your opinion matters. Now through March 5, support our island’s businesses by voting for your favorites in more than 75 categories.
Farmers Market Favorite Onda Pasta is Back With More Shapes Than Ever
Oh, the pastabilities.
Usher in the Year of the Ox the Chinese Way
Chinese New Year is Feb. 12 this year, and Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant has you covered.
Dine at Hale ‘Aina Gold-Winning Restaurants, Get Double the Points
Now through Feb. 28, get twice the rewards when you use your First Hawaiian Bank x Mastercard credit card at qualifying restaurants.
Subscribe to Honolulu
We aren’t picky, we’re just…discerning.
Hawai‘i is full of amazing places. Most of them you’re free to visit, but there are a few where you’re just not allowed. Here’s a peek into Hawai‘i’s coolest off-limits corners.
We take a look inside your high school yearbooks to find what’s changed about the local high school experience over the years, and what’s stayed exactly the same.
Hole-in-the-wall general stores dishing up their own eats—even if it’s just one ‘ono item—are a beloved part of Island life. Here are a few of Hawai‘i’s best.
Need something to read—or hand to someone who does? Here’s HONOLULU’s first-ever list of the most iconic, trenchant and irresistible Island books, as voted by a panel of literary community luminaries.