Appreciate the Ride
All his life, waterman Mark Cunningham has answered the call of the ocean. Amid the waves, he’s learned the importance of humility, gratitude and caring for the earth.
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Owner-curator Maile Meyer hand-picks every item and here, she shares her latest finds with us.
New Beginnings: Restoring Old Buildings With Cultural Significance
Architect Dean Sakamoto spearheads the adaptive reuse of notable buildings to honor Honolulu’s social past.
Mahina Made–A Local Lifestyle Brand Rooted in Hawaiian Culture
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Mānoa Meadery Offers Hive-to-Mead Tours and Now, Durian Mead
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Why We Eat Mochi and Display Dolls on Girls’ Day in Hawai‘i
The story behind this ancient Japanese custom—and a mochi recipe, too.
Hello Dolly! Celebrating Japanese Girls’ Day Traditions
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Why I Love the New Hapa Kaua‘i’s Tonkotsu Ramen
At $29, it’s a heartier-than-usual bowl with roasted pork belly and a perfect egg.
Flashback ’90s Faves–What Honolulu Was Buzzing About in March 1993
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Roll With It: Asato Family Sherbet Truck Hits the Road
O’ahu’s only sherbet truck parks in Waikīkī during the week and roams the island on weekends.
Foodflash: Manago Hotel Wins James Beard America’s Classics Award
Hawai‘i’s oldest restaurant joins the ranks of Helena’s Hawaiian Food, Sam Choy’s Kaloko and Hamura Saimin.
Meet Skull-Face, Honolulu’s Newest Indie Bookstore
We explored the shop’s deep, dark, nerdy and weird books and music. And now, we’re obsessed.
