New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Farmers market favorite chef James Orlando (Fatto a Mano) and his sourdough pizzas are now a permanent fixture in Kaka‘ako thanks to his new dine-in spot at Keauhou Lane. New to the menu are salads, dipping sauces and desserts (cannolis and cookies) courtesy of pastry chef Samantha Fannon.
500 Keawe St., Kaka‘ako, @madpie_hi
CU HAWAI‘I
Hit up Honolulu’s first South Korean convenience store chain for snacks, hot and cold meals, kimbap, cosmetics and household goods. Located in the former 88 Mart space downtown, it’s the first U.S. outpost for the megachain, which boasts a whopping 18,000 locations in South Korea.
1088 Bishop St., Suite 103, Downtown, cu.bgfretail.com
2BDESIRED
Townies can now easily get their hands on Desiree McNally’s breezy tropical fashions at the designer’s first Honolulu boutique (she also has a Kapolei outpost) at Ala Moana Center. Scoop up resortwear, swimsuits and activewear for the whole ‘ohana.
1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Ala Moana, 2bdesired.com, @2bdesiredthebrand
UA HAWAI‘I
If natural beauty products are your jam, you’ll want to check out this Hawai‘i Island label’s sleek new storefront at Ala Moana Center. Browse botanical creams, body oils, lotions and fragrances made from clean, vegan ingredients.
1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Ala Moana, uabody.com, @ua_hawaii
LILI‘UOKALANI CENTER
Now open on Ward Avenue, the 97,000-square-foot center is a cultural, support and development hub for Native Hawaiian youth ages 12 to 24. Featuring programs in arts, sports and technology, the center includes a theater, recording studio, fitness facilities, maker spaces and more spread throughout seven stories.
932 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, liliuokalanicenter.org, @liliuokalanicenter
PUA LOUNGE
Just follow your nose to the back of Fighting Eel’s Mānoa boutique and you’ll find Pua Lounge, the local label’s new lei and flower shop. Hit the bouquet bar for your pick of loose stems or pop into the fridge for fresh lei by Make Lei Sis and lei po‘o by The Pua Huntaz.
NANI’S CAFÉ
Mixing a quaint country aesthetic with old-school okazuya eats, this buzzy North Shore spot soft-opened in June at Waialua Shopping Center to long lines. Build your own bento from deli classics, such as cone sushi, nishime, fish patties and corned beef ‘ulu hash. Or snag ready-made Goteburg musubi and plates piled high with chow fun, mochiko chicken and kalbi.
NĀ MOMI ‘EKOLU
Dial in your short game at this 1.2-acre pitch-and-putt course that recently debuted at the Pearl at Kalauao golf course in ‘Aiea. Its Hawaiian name translates to “the three pearls,” aptly representing its three 30-to-40-yard holes, which feature challenging undulating terrain and a sand trap.
COSENTINO CITY HAWAI‘I
Known for its innovative surfaces used for kitchen, bath and flooring, the Spanish company now boasts a glitzy 2,900-square-foot showroom at Waterfront Plaza. Browse full-slab mock-ups and see the latest styles from its Silestone, Dekton and Sensa lines.
Need some design inspo for your renovation? From cabinets and countertops to tile and flooring, the latest materials can be found at local supplier American Floor and Home’s sleek new kitchen and bath showroom.
‘EWA BEACH DOG PARK
The Humane Society’s ‘Ewa Beach location now boasts an off-leash members-only dog park. Along with fenced areas for small and large doggos, puppers can enjoy sprawling lawns, agility equipment and shade zones. Pet parents will appreciate the benches and poop stations.
Don your alohawear finest for Kaimana Beach Hotel’s new mu‘umu‘u-themed Saturday tea service. Enjoy Hobbs Tea from Kaua‘i, iced teas infused with Pono Potions syrups, specialty cocktails, sandwiches and treats by pastry chef Joli Asano.
JULES & GEM HAWAI‘I
Known for its great home fragrances and bath and body products, the local label opened a stand-alone shop at South Shore Market. This will be the first brick-and-mortar boutique to carry the brand’s sister line, Saltwood Hawai‘i, which offers men’s fragrances.
DAVE & BUSTER’S
The entertainment center has leveled up with private rooms, a self-serve tap wall, a sensory game arena and a human claw machine on Ala Moana Center’s ground floor.
Thrill-seekers (42 inches or taller) can take the plunge down the tallest, fastest waterslide in Wet ’n’ Wild’s history, where they’ll reach speeds of up to 26 mph.
The popular Hale‘iwa workout studio has opened a location in Kaka‘ako, offering infrared-heated classes with weights.
HAUS OF PUAS
Ho‘opili’s new floral shop offers custom bouquets of farm-fresh and dried flowers, plants, locally made floral wares and special deals on bouquets and lei.
