New in Town

Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Fighting Eel Pua Lounge Pc Aaron K Yoshino
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

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.

 

fightingeel.com, @fightingeel

Nani's Cafe
Photo: Thomas Obungen

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.

 

naniscafe.com, @nanishapacafe

Na Momi Ekolu Courtesy Pearl At Kalauao
Photo: Courtesy of Pearl at Kalauao

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.

 

pearlatkalauao.com, @pearlatkalauao

Cosentino City Hawaii Crop
Photo: Courtesy of Cosentino City Hawai‘i

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.

 

cosentino.com, @cosentinocityhawaii

Kiba Studios Crop Credit Tommy Shih
Photo: Tommy Shih

KIBA STUDIOS

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.

 

americanfloorandhomehonolulu.com, @americanfloorandhome

The Schuler Family Foundation And Jones Family Community Dog Park Small Dog Park First Hawaiian Bank Gazebo Pc Hawaiian Humane Society
Photo: Courtesy of the Hawaiian Humane Society

‘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.

 

hawaiianhumane.org, @hawaiianhumane

Muu And Mimosas Crop Courtesy Of Kaimana Beach Hotel
Photo: Courtesy of Kaimana Beach Hotel

MU‘U & MIMOSAS

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.

 

kaimana.com, @kaimanabeach

Jules Gem Hawaii Pc Jackie Guzman
Photo: Jackie Guzman

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.

 

julesandgemhawaii.com, @julesandgemhi

Dave Busters Human Crane Pc Andrea Lee
Photo: Andrea Lee

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.

 

daveandbusters.com, @dnbhonolulu

Volcanic Wedgeee Water Slide Courtesy Of Wet N Wild Hawaii
Photo: Courtesy of Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i

VOLCANIC WEDGEEE WATER SLIDE

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.

 

wetnwildhawaii.com, @wetnwildhawaii

Heated Photo Credit Mckenna Ah Quin
Photo: McKenna Ah Quin

HEATED

The popular Hale‘iwa workout studio has opened a location in Kaka‘ako, offering infrared-heated classes with weights.

 

joinheated.com, @joinheated

Potluck Hawaii Pc Andrea Lee
Photo: Andrea Lee

POTLUCK HAWAI‘I

This pop-up shop by Selfmade Something stocks a whimsical assortment of gifts and goods along with Please Come Again ice cream. Visit at Ward Centre through October.

 

@potluckhawaii

Haus Of Puas Pc Andrea Lee
Photo: Andrea Lee

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.

 

hausofpuas.co, @hausofpuas

Pua Blooms Courtesy Of Bayview Golf Park
Photo: Courtesy of Bayview Golf Park

BAYVIEW NIGHT MARKET

This new night market at Bayview Golf Park hosts local vendors and live entertainment every Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitors can also try out the on-site zip line and golf courses.

 

@bayviewnightmarket

Overstory Logo
Image: Courtesy of Overstory

OVERSTORY

The nonprofit online newsroom, an initiative of The Kūpa‘a Network, aims to provide solutions-oriented journalism on topics that matter to locals.

 

overstoryhawaii.org, @overstoryhawaii

Hut Hut Hoe Lola Pilar Hawaii
Photo: Courtesy of Lola Pilar Hawai‘i

Lola Pilar Hawai‘i x Hawai‘i Modern

Photographer Kristin Reyno and vintage furniture restorer John Reyno now have a Kailua boutique.

 

lolapilarhawaii.com, @lolapilarhawaii, @hawaii_modern

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Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Modern