From the Magazine

Drinks

Shake It Up With Pau Hana Co. Drink Mixers

Thomas Obungen,

Raise your home bar game with new premium cocktail mixers made with rescued local produce.

Vegetarian & Vegan

7 Omnivore Restaurants Where Vegetables Get Extra Love

Mari Taketa,

More than Caesar salad and chickpea stew: At these places, veggies go indulgent.

Editor’s Page

Here’s to Our Health

Diane Seo,

How this issue’s cover stories came about.

Halloween

Menehune, Hauntings and Choking Ghosts: 6 Beloved Ghost Stories From Hawai‘i’s Spooky Past

Cedric Yamanaka,

Hawai‘i loves its ghosts and ghost stories. A half-dozen Islanders share their most chicken-skin moments.

Breakfast/Brunch

Your Guide to O‘ahu’s Best Badass Brunches

Katrina Valcourt, Robbie Dingeman,

We’re bringing back this cover feature from HONOLULU Magazine’s March issue because it covers everything brunch: standout dishes, newer spots, beery brunches and a where-to-go-if guide.

From the Magazine

Waiānuenue at Kapa‘akea to Transform the University Area of Mō‘ili‘ili

Katrina Valcourt,

The new Waiānuenue project brings change to the neighborhood meant to better connect with the UH Mānoa community.

Style

Evan Mock’s Wahine Label and Slowtide Debut Playful Beach Gear

Brie Thalmann,

The limited-edition collab features fun, retro beach towels and a terry tote bag.

Feature

We’ve Got Seoul: The Korean Wave in Hawai‘i

Diane Seo,

From K-pop and K-dramas to food, beauty and more, all things Korean have exploded in popularity in Hawai‘i and beyond.

Health

Let’s Talk About Menopause

Mary Vorsino,

Misinformation about this natural life stage is rampant, and many women experiencing symptoms are brushed off and left to suffer in silence.

College Guide

2025 Hawai‘i College Guide

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Give your future college student the best leg up with our Hawai‘i College Guide that covers preparation guidance like finances and testing.

College Guide

2025 Hawai‘i College Guide: Is College Still Worth It?

Noelle Fujii-Oride, Hailey Akau,

Costs are sky-high, but administrators at schools popular among many Hawai‘i high school graduates say higher education gives students a valuable edge.