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Syrups by Mōhala Expressions Put Hawai‘i’s Wildflowers and Plants Into Your Glass

Martha Cheng,

Stir butterfly ginger blossom syrup into soda water and transport yourself into a Hawai‘i forest, sultry with the scent of tropical flowers after a warm rain.

Local Businesses

Celebrate Lei Day Year-Round with a New Kind of Flower from Arlie Glass

Katrina Valcourt,

“The glass puakenikeni lei is just the beginning of what I hope to be an ever-evolving body of glass-lei work.”

Bibliophile Diverse Spines Courtesy Of Da Shop Books Curiosities

Books & Talks

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities

Da Shop: Books + Curiosities,

The Kaimukī bookseller hosts renowned authors, artisans and food vendors—plus great deals—on Saturday, April 30.

Local Brands & Boutiques

Up Next: Keep An Eye Out For These Wahine-Owned Lines On The Rise

Brie Thalmann,

Three wonder wāhine we adore for their standout styles, bright ideas and support of one another.

Chocolate Dark N Spicy Ginger Bark Pc Eric Baranda

Sweets

A Chinatown Chocolate Factory Whose Entire Profits Help the Homeless

Eric Baranda,

Chocolate on a Mission even has some Easter treats—but you need to preorder today.

Spotted In Honolulu Have You Seen Kalihi First Public Parklet

Local Businesses

Kalihi Gets a Little More Public Space with this Bright Pint-Sized Park

Robbie Dingeman,

Organizations, residents and volunteers are trying new ways to provide pop-up mini parks in communities across O‘ahu.

Promotion

Meet the Little Wine Brand That Can, Brah

Marisa Heung,

Behind Haleiwa’s winery-café Mana + Pua is a bold brand packed with power, intention and goodwill.

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Arts & Culture

Inside HONOLULU: The Unexpected Twists of a Night Photo Shoot in Downtown

Robbie Dingeman,

Taking photos of the Hawai‘i Theatre’s iconic marquee sounded easy until we encountered traffic, tech trouble and a disembodied voice from above.

Promotion

Big City Diner Serves That Local Comfort Food You Love

Marisa Heung,

We stopped by the Kaimukī location for refreshing drinks and ‘ono food.

Promotion

#MadBeneMonday Explores Our Favorite Reason to Head West

HONOLULU Branded Content Team,

Get acquainted with Chef Bao Tran and the Mad Bene menu each Monday throughout the month of March.

Local Businesses

On the Edge of Kalihi, Da Sugar Mill Digs into Our Plantation Past to Deliver Simple, Soul-Satisfying Plates

Maria Burke,

Not just run of the mill.

What’s New

These 13 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants Just Made the Semifinals of the James Beard Awards

Frolic Hawai‘i,

First-timers include Nisshodo Mochiya, Gaku izakaya and Ethel’s Grill. Congrats to all 13!

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Food & Dining

A New Casual Dining Concept Joins International Market Place

Marisa Heung,

Kūhiō Ave Food Hall takes over the Waikīkī mall’s ground-level space with gourmet smash burgers, Taco Tuesdays and more.

Dr. Vivien Tham of Pacific Vision Institute of Hawaii Provides Free Cataract Surgeries to the Community

HONOLULU Branded Content Team,

Dr. Vivien Tham offers advanced eye care for Hawai‘i patients.

Neiman Marcus Espresso Bar Oxtail Soup 2 Pc Sean Morris

Local-Style Eats

Reader Poll: Which Restaurant Serves Your Favorite Oxtail Soup on O‘ahu?

Frolic Hawai‘i,

Vote for your fave by midnight this Thursday and check back next week for the results!

Roundups

Jan. 31 Will Mark the End for a Whole Block of Ke‘eaumoku Eateries. Here’s Where They’re Going

Mari Taketa,

Sorabol, Menchanko-Tei, Yogurstory, Ireh are giving way to—you guessed it—a new condo development.

Hale ‘Aina Awards

2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: How to Build the Perfect Hawaiian Plate

Martha Cheng, Mari Taketa, Katrina Valcourt,

For the ultimate comfort food, we turn to our Hale ‘Aina winners for Hawaiian dishes passed down through generations as well as some sweet spins on a classic favorite.