The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2025
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A classic from a local baker whose chocolate chip cookies had a cult following.
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We wrap up our list of 25 ‘ono gifts with Kona coffee sake, a drool-inducing ornament and finally, chantilly in a jar.
We Tried It: Bumper Tubing at Hawai‘i Water Sports Center
We sped through the water holding on to a bumper tube for dear life.
In Hale‘iwa Town, Bird’s Nest Coffee Co. Is a Roost for Craft Coffee
A converted gas station on O‘ahu’s North Shore is a hub for coffee aficionados and newbies.
Cirque du Soleil: ‘Auana Is a Thrilling, World-Class Spectacle
The new show at the Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel melds Native Hawaiian culture with Cirque’s renowned artistry.
I-naba Brings Back Loaded Japanese Breakfast Sets
Arrays of grilled fish, miso soup, rice, sashimi and sides restore order in a hectic holiday season.
HONOLULU Magazine Team’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Crowd-pleasers under $100 from some of our favorite local businesses.
Beyond Immersive Displays and Photo Ops: What to Eat at ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas
Christmas truffles, charcuterie, macarons and holiday drinks to fuel you through the displays.
Nā Mele: Celebrating 25 Years of Music With PBS Hawai‘i
Tune in for a special PBS Hawai‘i program celebrating Nā Mele’s 25th anniversary with classic performances and never-before-seen footage.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in December 2024
Check out a collection of Hawai‘i Quilts from the National AIDS Memorial and keep holiday cheer alive by volunteering at the Kaimukī Christmas Parade and the Honolulu Zoo.
Youpo Noodles Opens a Brick-and-Mortar
Chef-owner Andrew Pressler is serving up his popular spicy noodles in Chinatown.
