Restaurants We Love: Resonant Stories From the Best Restaurants in Honolulu
Restaurants with superlative food are one thing. Those with a place in our hearts are another. Our writers explore the restaurants they love.
HONOLULU Magazine - February 2025
Potter Skye Yonamine Finds Beauty in the Perfectly Imperfect
Meet Skye Yonamine of Earth & Skye Ceramics whose art balances striving for perfection while embracing disruption.
The Hawai‘i State Archives Is Home to the Largest Vintage ‘Ukulele Collection in the World
The collection includes more than 28,000 phonographic records and 650 instruments.
Hawai‘i Marine Animal Response Opens a New Care Center to Help Our Honu
The first of its kind on O‘ahu, the rehabilitation center in Waimānalo cares for distressed sea turtles after emergencies, injuries and strandings.
Hina’s Treasures Links Up Hawaiian and Local Motifs on Charm Bracelets
Hina’s Treasures wins charm bracelets, hands down, with choices ranging from lei and Hawaiian quilt patterns to tiny photos and shells.
Breaking Tradition
Hawai‘i author Virginia Loo channels her great-grandmother as she reflects on her journey on becoming a single mother.
2024 Sour Poi Awards
A look back at the mind-boggling, maddening and mystifying news of a tumultuous year.
Meet Moke Gabs, the Hawai‘i-Designed Cards Making a Game of Local Phrases
Designed by the team behind Hawaiiverse, this game has you decode gibberish into Hawai‘i-inspired phrases.
Travel-Inspired, Swoon-Worthy Tapestries From Vidaloha Studio
Valentina Autran’s loomed creations pay homage to her Chilean roots.
Ease Into Small-Batch Fashions at Kepola Design House
Designer Autmn Tyler hand-sews slow-fashion womenswear with sustainable materials in Kailua-Kona.
World’s Greatest Dog
Saying goodbye last fall to our beloved family pup, Ikaika, was crushing. But I’m grateful for all that he gave.
Aloha Got Soul Cooks Up Delicious New Compilation Mix Plate
The compilation album features 12 tracks from emerging Hawai‘i artists.
Dive Into Artist Mark Cunningham’s Cache of Found Ocean Objects
The champion bodysurfer and career lifeguard has been diving for decades on the North Shore and now turns his ocean finds into art.
Harbors Vintage Community Grows With Small Space Studios and Creative Cubes
Harbors Vintage is much more than a streetwear shop, now hosting other vintage retailers alongside local makers.
Learn to Love Yourself in Artist Kris Goto’s Book Beeeeeee Yourself
The alphabet book for adults features 26 whimsical illustrations.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2025
Catch a romantic Josh Tatofi concert, explore the Hawai‘i Triennial art exhibitions across the island, join the Great Aloha Run and more.
The Art of Dying: Jonathan Pascual Defies Terminal Cancer as a Triathlete
Jonathan Pascual finished the Ironman while battling terminal cancer, an act that resonated around the globe.
Tune In: Our Favorite Local Songs to Listen to Now
Tracks from artists with Hawai‘i ties that we have on repeat.
Best Restaurants in Honolulu
HONOLULU Magazine’s picks for the top eateries on O‘ahu by Mari Taketa, Thomas Obungen and Melissa Chang.
“You’re Going to See Me Everywhere,” Says University of Hawai‘i’s New President
Wendy Hensel plans to travel to all UH campuses to learn how to better serve the college community and elevate the university’s reputation.
