Best of HONOLULU and Best of HONOLULU Family 2026
The results are in for our annual awards, which recognize the best of the city. Read more about the winners in our July/August issue and HONOLULU Family this fall.
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How to Create a Home You Love
Explore four home interiors that celebrate the unique stories of those who call them home.
Meet the Willy Wonka of Chill, Neale Asato
Neale Asato made his name on humble, nostalgic sherbet. Now, he’s a James Beard Award semifinalist.
What Bakers Crave
Eight of the city’s top bakers tell us which other bakers’ flaky, buttery, creamy treats they seek out.
Home Industry Answers You Need, from People Who Know
Industry experts weigh in on some of the most pressing issues related to real estate buying and investments, mortgages, homebuilding and remodeling.
Tails of the City: Ready to Serve
Summer Kozai says her assistance dogs have helped her regain her independence. More importantly, they’ve brought joy and connections.
“We’re Going to Keep Going”—Genki Ala Wai Project Continues Undeterred After HPU Study
Amid a damaging PR crisis, organizers are determined to continue cleaning the notoriously polluted Ala Wai Canal with Genki Balls.
Pursuits: The Revival of Kailua Cinemas
A Kailua family breathes new life into the only independently owned first-run movie theater in Hawai‘i.
Meet Pepper, the Robot at the ‘Āina Haina Public Library
The introduction of Pepper is just the tip of the iceberg for new technologies bringing our state libraries into the future.
Removed by Force Shines a Light on the Unjust Treatment of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i During WWII
William M. Kaneko and Sara N. Lin recount the untold experiences of the 1,500 Japanese Americans evicted in Hawai‘i after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Pride of Palaka: The Resurgence of the Old-School Hawai‘i Fabric
Local designers Matt Bruening, Crystal Rose and Nāpali Souza give their insights on the palaka craze in Hawai‘i.
Pohole, Hō‘io, Warabi: A Local Favorite Appears in Waikīkī
Fiddlehead ferns, aka pohole, hō‘i‘o, warabi and pako, are hard to find; now, visitors can get a taste of the locally loved delicacy at Basalt Waikīkī.
