HONOLULU Magazine July 2020 - Honolulu Magazine

Best of Honolulu 2020

James Charisma, Martha Cheng, Cathy Cruz-George, Robbie Dingeman, Katie Kenny, Stacey Makiya, Jayna Omaye, Mari Taketa, Brie Thalmann, Katrina Valcourt, Christi Young,

We sought out the best of everything—from local sake to seafood boil, bank to barbershop—and expanded our list with a finalist in every category chosen by our readers.

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Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu

James Charisma, Martha Cheng, Robbie Dingeman, Katie Kenny, Jayna Omaye, Katrina Valcourt, Christi Young,

47 editorial and reader picks for the tastiest food and beverage in town.

Restaurants

When the Emergency Order Shut Down Honolulu Dining Rooms, These New Restaurants Decided to Open Anyway

Martha Cheng, Mari Taketa,

When the emergency order shut down dining rooms, these new restaurants—months in the planning—decided to open anyway.

Happy Hours & Pau Hana

Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Celebrations & Getaways on O‘ahu

Site Staff,

The 12 editorial and reader picks for the top spots for staycations, anniversaries, parties, karaoke venues and pau hana gatherings.

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Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu

Katie Kenny, Jayna Omaye, Christi Young,

The 14 editorial and reader picks for the best ways to get out and active.

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Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu

Martha Cheng, Stacey Makiya, Brie Thalmann,

The 22 editorial and reader picks for the chic-est shopping in the city.

News & Opinion

What It’s Like as a Hawai‘i Mail Carrier During a Pandemic

Adele Yoshikawa, as told to Robbie Dingeman, ,

“Our trucks would be full of these huge cases of toilet paper and sanitizer.”

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Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best for Family on O‘ahu

Cathy Cruz-George, Stacey Makiya, Jayna Omaye, Brie Thalmann, Christi Young,

The 5 editorial and reader picks for the places and businesses in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.

At Home

From ‘Iolani Palace to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to Honolulu’s Street Art: Take a Virtual Tour Around the Islands

Katie Kenny,

This summer, plan a trip to some of our state’s cultural, historical and natural treasures from the comfort of your quarantine cave.

Coronavirus

How the Arcadia Family of Companies Copes with COVID-19

Suzie Schulberg, Anna Gelino, as told to Martha Cheng,

The retirement group adapted its pandemic plan quickly to keep residents and those under its care safe.

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Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Services on O‘ahu

James Charisma, Katie Kenny, Jayna Omaye, Mari Taketa, Brie Thalmann, Christi Young,

The 99 editorial and reader picks for the places and businesses in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.

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People & Profiles

Life Interrupted: 15 People. 15 Stories of Sudden Change, Courage and Community During COVID-19

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

We asked Honolulu residents—teachers, police officers, home care workers, nurses and more—what life was like for them when the pandemic first arrived on O‘ahu.

A Former Waikiki Hotel Worker Talks About The Moment The Pandemic Became Real To Her Cover

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A Former Waikīkī Hotel Worker Talks About the Moment the Pandemic Became Real to Her

Aina Iglesias, as told to Robbie Dingeman, ,

After her hotel closed, Aina Iglesias started delivering food to make ends meet.

People & Profiles

Nominate an Outstanding Individual or Organization for HONOLULU Magazine’s Ola Pono Awards

Site Staff,

Know someone who volunteers their time and talents to make our islands a better place? Submit your nomination by Aug. 28, 2020!

Local Businesses

Hawai‘i’s Largest Convenience Store Chain Has Just Made Life Even Easier

Marisa Heung,

(Sponsored) 7-Eleven Hawai‘i now offers delivery for food, grocery and household items, alcohol and—starting Monday—even dry cleaning.

News & City Life

Hawai‘i’s First All-Vote-by-Mail Election Has Begun

Robbie Dingeman,

What you need to do now and where to go to make sure your vote gets counted.

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Outdoor News & Events

Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 29–August 4, 2020

Katrina Valcourt,

Rediscover lost ships, watch LGBTQ+ shorts and venture out to a socially distanced market.

Galleries & Museums

Q&A with the Curators of Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s Latest Exhibit

Lisa Shiroma,

Native Hawaiian artists Drew Broderick, Kapulani Landgraf and Ka‘ili Chun tell us about “Mai ho‘ohuli i ka lima i luna.”

Hurricane Paths Lester Madeline Nasa Photo

City & State

Hurricane Douglas and Other Storms That Went Away From Hawai‘i

Robbie Dingeman,

Dodging major destruction by just a few dozen miles feels like a win, especially in a pandemic. We checked with the experts on other close calls.

Feature

What It’s Like Being a Hawai‘i Public School Teacher During the Pandemic

Ellie Kantar, as told to Robbie Dingeman,

Students left for spring break and never returned to Farrington High School.

Hikes

We Tried It: What It’s Like at These 6 Popular O‘ahu Hikes and Gardens During the Pandemic

Katrina Valcourt,

I quit my gym but still need to exercise, so outside I go! Here’s how these trails are different now with new rules in place.

City & State

Tracking Hurricane Douglas in Honolulu: Monday, July 27, 2020

Robbie Dingeman,

The final hurricane warning in the state expired early Monday morning as Hurricane Douglas took a northern path, narrowly skirting the islands and sparing them from the worst weather.

City & State

Here are the Places Closing in Honolulu Ahead of Hurricane Douglas

Christi Young,

Parks, gardens, markets and some programs are closing while Hawai‘i prepares for the first hurricane of the season.

News & City Life

COVID-19 Update: Hawai‘i Reports 55 New Coronavirus Cases, The Highest Daily Number for the State

Robbie Dingeman,

Another woman dies; unions representing teachers and other school workers oppose the state’s plan to reopen public schools on Aug. 4; and Honolulu requires mask-wearing inside gyms.

HONOLULU Magazine - July 2020

Best of Honolulu 2020

Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu

When the Emergency Order Shut Down Honolulu Dining Rooms, These New Restaurants Decided to Open Anyway

Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Celebrations & Getaways on O‘ahu

Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu

Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu

What It’s Like as a Hawai‘i Mail Carrier During a Pandemic

Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best for Family on O‘ahu

From ‘Iolani Palace to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to Honolulu’s Street Art: Take a Virtual Tour Around the Islands

How the Arcadia Family of Companies Copes with COVID-19

Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Services on O‘ahu

Life Interrupted: 15 People. 15 Stories of Sudden Change, Courage and Community During COVID-19

A Former Waikīkī Hotel Worker Talks About the Moment the Pandemic Became Real to Her

Nominate an Outstanding Individual or Organization for HONOLULU Magazine’s Ola Pono Awards

Hawai‘i’s Largest Convenience Store Chain Has Just Made Life Even Easier

Hawai‘i’s First All-Vote-by-Mail Election Has Begun

Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 29–August 4, 2020

Q&A with the Curators of Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s Latest Exhibit

Hurricane Douglas and Other Storms That Went Away From Hawai‘i

What It’s Like Being a Hawai‘i Public School Teacher During the Pandemic

We Tried It: What It’s Like at These 6 Popular O‘ahu Hikes and Gardens During the Pandemic

Tracking Hurricane Douglas in Honolulu: Monday, July 27, 2020

Here are the Places Closing in Honolulu Ahead of Hurricane Douglas

COVID-19 Update: Hawai‘i Reports 55 New Coronavirus Cases, The Highest Daily Number for the State

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