The Secret Ingredient to Being Restaurateurs of the Year
It’s not just the food—Restaurateurs of the Year Robynne Maii and Chuck Bussler are committed to supporting the local industry and workers.
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Kampai at the Pier: Nami Kaze Is the Best New Restaurant of 2023
HONOLULU editors unanimously agree—Jason Peel’s Nami Kaze is Hawai‘i’s Best New Restaurant.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winners 2023: Seven That Slay
Out of 42 categories and almost 130 Hale ‘Aina award winners, these seven of your favorites stand out.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2023
Treat yourself to an evening of dishes from Hale ‘Aina award-winning restaurants, go to a block party in Waikīkī and sign up for Hawai‘i’s largest cycling event.
Tali’s Bagels Brings a Taste of New York to Honolulu
These New York style bagels and bialys leave us verklempt.
What You’ll Feast on at the 40th Annual Hale ‘Aina Celebration
Koji marinated short ribs, decadent desserts and more from a variety of Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants.
Get Sum at Hawai‘i Dim Sum and Seafood Restaurant 聚賢酒樓
The new Chinatown restaurant serves up classic, comforting dim sum.
Honolulu Pride 2023: Celebrating MVPFAFF/LGBTQIA+ Excellence
Join the Honolulu Pride Festival on Oct. 20–22 for an unforgettable weekend of joy and equality.
When You Go to Maui (But Not West Maui), These Restaurants Are Waiting
Fourteen of our favorite places across the Valley Isle.
Dear Lahaina Restaurants, Bars, Snack Shops and Food Trucks
From the depths of shock and grief, you’ve been thanking everyone for their support. Now it’s our turn to thank you.
An Ode to Lahaina’s Beer Scene
Maui lost two breweries. Now a third is organizing 650 others around the world in a massive fundraiser for survivors.
The Many Ways Honolulu Showed Up to Support Maui
From bento and bake sales to shopping made-in-Maui goods and dining out, we can all support Maui wildfire relief efforts in our own way.
Déjà Food: A Look Back at Past Hale ‘Aina Awards and Winners
As HONOLULU Magazine prepares to celebrate its 40th Hale ‘Aina Awards, we flipped through our files for a look at some of our past Hale ‘Aina winners.
Havens Maui Has Been Feeding Maui 500 Meals a Day With One Stove
Zach Sato is also still running his saimin and burger stand and truck. He tells us what it’s been like for the last nine days.
Who’s Cooking for Maui—and How You Can Help
More than 15,000 fresh, hot meals are going out to Maui survivors every day. Here’s a closer look.
