New York Times Lists Maze Honolulu Among Its 50 Favorite Restaurants in the Country
The Kaka‘ako prix-fixe destination is getting a lot more recognition lately.
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2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Thai Issan Cuisine Finally Wins Gold for Best Thai
A previous finalist, the cozy gem next to Foodland at Market City has won over Hale ‘Aina voters at last.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Best New Restaurant Chao Hawai‘i Is Playfully Viet-Inspired
Chao’s roots are traditional, though its approach is a different story. Get the scoop on some of the restaurant’s popular dishes.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: It’s a Tasty Late Night in Mō‘ili‘ili at Khan Skewer Restaurant
Grilled skewers and DIY drink towers light up Khan Skewer Restaurant.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Anna Miller’s Is a ’70s-Era Time Stamp
Not much has changed in 53 years at Anna Miller’s—exactly why we love it and name it this year’s Old-School Restaurant We Love.
Music for the Airport by Aloha Got Soul Responds to the Airport’s AI Songs
The new record album compiles human-made music from Hawai‘i as a rebuttal to the AI selection played at the airport.
Goodbye to Ward Centre and Kilohana Square
We lament the generations-old buildings, the latest closures in an unending cycle.
New Fragrance Boutique Aaila Curates Uncommon Scents
Fragheads take note—newly opened Aaila is a treasure trove of captivating, rare-in-the-Islands perfumes.
UH Goes Big on NIL
To keep its sports teams competitive, the university will disburse millions of dollars through its Name, Image and Likeness program for student athletes.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Aloha Festivals Celebrates 80 Years
This year‘s theme is “80 Years of Aloha: Our Culture, Our Stories, Celebrating Our Island Home.”
A New HoMA Exhibit Explores Your Brain on Art
Vital Connections: Art & the Brain lets you experience the positive impacts art can have on your well-being.
