More Than Any Other Brewery, Beer Lab HI Captures the Everyday Joys of Living in Hawai‘i
In craft brewing, Beer Lab feels like what the Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine movement was to Hawai‘i’s culinary world almost 30 years ago.
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Find Ceviche and Brigadeiros on the New Menu at Off The Wall in Kaka‘ako
A new chef has expanded the Latin-focused menu with new and heartier fare.
The Wiki Wiki Dinner Box is the Answer to Your Dinner-Party Prayers
Whether you’re feeding an office or a family of hungry mouths, Chef Chai at Pacifica’s weekly to-go set will satisfy.
12 Local Shops on O‘ahu Where the Halloween Treats are Spooktacularly Good
Tricked-out treats are perfect for the one night even adults can go batty.
Moku Kitchen Reopens in Salt at Our Kaka‘ako
The neighborhood favorite has returned to the dining scene, with some changes to its operations. Here’s what you should know before you dine.
COVID-19 Could Spell the End of Honolulu’s Decades-Old Lei Shops at the Airport
As Hawai‘i’s new pretesting tourism program begins, it could mean business for lei sellers who have struggled through 2020.
The Local General Store Offers Pastry Boxes and Virtual Butchery Classes Focusing on Local Farmers
Jason Chow and Harley Tunac, a butcher and baker couple, return home to fill a void in butchery and baking.
5 Reasons to Try 2020’s Hale ‘Aina Award Winner for Best Thai Restaurant
One bite and you’ll understand why Noi Thai Cuisine took home the gold.
What to Read This Month: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
Celebrate National Book Month with a mystery novel, a book of proverbs, an illustrated trip to the market and more.
Home Games: The Best Local Takeout Food for Game Days During Quarantine in Hawai‘i
Whether you’re tailgating safely spaced out in a stadium parking lot or with a few fans at home, these snacks will help you get your grill on.
4 Reasons Why You Should Buy Your Fish Local
Buying your ‘ahi, monchong and opah from Island vendors benefits you, the environment and Hawai‘i’s businesses.
Editor’s Page: At Its Core, Poke is a Humble Dish
Finding the best and photographing it was a little more complicated. Here are our fish tales.
Taste Test: We Tried 6 Ciders at Paradise Ciders in Kalihi and Ranked Them
We enjoyed all the fall-friendly flavors of this local cider maker but had a few favorites.
A Fond Farewell to Riches Kāhala, Closing After More Than 30 Years
The glass-walled boutique in the middle of Kāhala Mall was iconic for many East Oʻahu shoppers, largely because of the dynamic redhead who helmed it. Lo Kaimuloa talks about loss, love and her last hurrah.
The Best Way to Celebrate End of Lockdown No. 2? Pizza!
(Sponsored) Pizza is always a good idea. Pizza from Brick Fire Tavern? Even better.
11 Hawai‘i Brewery Reopenings and Updates in October on O‘ahu
Five are already open for dine-in; three more are reopening this week.
TBD…’s To-Go Menu Is a Culinary Flavor Trip
(Sponsored) This hidden Waikīkī gem elevates familiar dishes with fine-dining techniques and global flavors.
Rethinking Hawai‘i: Continuing Momentum for Local Agriculture
Experts tell us how to bolster our food security and commit to locally grown for our future.
Best of Honolulu 2020
We sought out the best of everything—from local sake to seafood boil, bank to barbershop—and expanded our list with a finalist in every category chosen by our readers.
New at Mānoa Chocolate: A Flight of Hawai‘i-Grown Chocolate, Mililani Cacao, a Honolulu Cookie Co. Collab and More
But you missed the camel milk chocolate.
These Vegan, Gluten-Free Cookies from Maui Are Every Snacker’s Dream
A Maui entrepreneur’s pandemic pivot turns a sweet hobby into a success.
5 We Tried: Hawai‘i-Made Hand Sanitizers
Yes, they all kill germs. But only a few local alcohol-based sprays, gels and liquids made our “must-have” list.
Kalo Bombs Just Showed Us Our New Favorite Ice Cream Topping
Pa‘i‘ai on ice cream with coconut cream and coconut flakes now has a following in Wai‘anae.
Get All The Hawai‘i Snacks, Produce and Essentials You Need With These Pickup and Delivery Services
Seriously, everything from local fruits, meat, fish and eggs to olive oil and ube tarts can be at your door.
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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.
Fruits are part of our history and culture, a way for us to feel connected to our community. And, if you’ve ever had a ripe mango or sweet tangerine, you know there’s nothing else like it.
After Jayson Harper graduated from Kaiser High School, he was eager to make his mark in New York. But soon, an encounter with police taught him instead to be invisible.
The number of coronavirus cases in Hawai‘i just surpassed 4,000, with more than 2,000 of those cases recorded in the past two weeks.
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.