New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Death by Scrapbooking
The former pop-up now has a shop in Kaimukī housing not only stationery and scrapbooking materials but also bags, trinkets, forever lei and more things that bring joy, made by more than a dozen local artists.
3434 Wai‘alae Ave., Unit 2, Kaimukī, @deathbyscrapbooking
Maruwu Seicha
Hailing from the Bay Area, this matcha specialist has opened its first Hawai‘i shop in the Waikīkī Heritage Hotel, offering drinks and soft serves made with Uji matcha. The Hawaiian ube matcha latte is a location exclusive.
260 Beach Walk, Waikīkī, maruwuseicha.us, @maruwuseichausa
The Pig & The Lady
The popular Vietnamese fusion restaurant has planted new roots in Kaimukī. Alongside signature dishes like Le Fried Chicken Wings and pho, new menu additions include a Shelly senbei and caviar and a Hokkaido scallop carpaccio.
3650 Wai‘alae Ave., #120, Kaimukī, thepigandthelady.com, @pigandthelady
Makena
This offshoot of SoHa Living has grown into its own jewelry brand. Now at its first storefront on Ala Moana Center’s third level next to Uniqlo, Makena offers pieces inspired by Island life and nature.
1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Ala Moana, @makenahawaii
Revolt Studio
Work up a good sweat on Hekili Street at Kailua’s newest exercise studio, opened by social media fitness influencer Kristine Kelley. Revolt offers indoor cycling classes —both high energy and flow-focused—along with a variety of mat-based hot classes featuring infrared heat, including Pilates and resistance training. There are also a handful of mom-geared classes designed for prenatal needs and postpartum recovery.
146 Hekili St., #101, Kailua, revoltstudiohawaii.com, @revoltstudiohawaii
VSSL Union
If a yoga studio and jiujitsu academy had a baby, this would be it. Co-founded by big-in-Japan yoga instructor Juri Ko and longtime jiujitsu instructor Jason Aquino, new cross-training studio VSSL is now open on the first floor of Mō‘ili‘ili’s Hale Mahana building and offers classes for adults and keiki. The studio even boasts its own snack bar, Ola Mana Healthbar, featuring a menu of smoothies, acai bowls, toasts, matcha and coffee.
2615 S. King St., Mō‘ili‘ili, vsslunion.com, @vsslunion
Ka-Cho-Fu-Getsu Gallery
Admire and take home curated artisan-made pieces from Japan, ranging from lacquerware and ceramic sake cups to carved wooden lamps and original paintings.
800 S. Beretania St., Suite 240, Downtown, kcfg-japan.com, @kachofugetsu_us
Ka La‘i o Kukuluāe‘o Park
Ward Village’s new public park has a play structure, seating, native plants, a water refiller, a Biki station and plenty of grassy space to run around on with family and pets.
828 Auahi St., Kaka‘ako, wardvillage.com, @wardvillage
Tūtū’s Place
Bishop Museum’s on-site café run by Highway Inn serves up local favorites like poke, beef stew and Hawaiian plates. Many of the recipes were handed down from the owner’s grandparents.
1525 Bernice St., Kalihi, myhighwayinn.com, @tutusplace
KraftStories
Love crafting? This new workshop studio hosts weekly classes where you can make everything from soy candles and block-printed tote bags to Turkish mosaic lamps and moss wall art. Private workshops offered.
15 N. Pauahi St., Chinatown, kraftstories.com, @kraftstoriesofficial
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
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, nicetocuhawaii.com, @nicetocuhawaii
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.
