Foodflash: Nami Kaze Is Closing Next Month. Jason Peel Tells Us Why
“There’s a lack of passion and loyalty and accountability” in the industry, Peel says. “It’s time to downsize.”
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“I Want Them to Dream,” Says President of Izakaya Naru, 2025 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner of Best Izakaya
With the tiny izakaya on King Street winning Hale ‘Aina gold, we talk to president Hiroyuki Akiyama about the eatery’s 15-year history.
What to Watch at This Year’s Hawai‘i International Film Festival
The 45th annual HIFF runs Oct. 16–26 in Honolulu with a new format.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2025
Experience “A Night in Morocco” with Hale ‘Aina award-winning restaurants, enjoy the Aloha Festivals pageantry, dance around the yagura at the island’s biggest bon dance and more.
Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
You’ll remember that night in September with these musicians across O‘ahu.
Foodflash: Nami Kaze Is Closing Next Month. Jason Peel Tells Us Why
“There’s a lack of passion and loyalty and accountability” in the industry, Peel says. “It’s time to downsize.”
With New Hawaiian Style Seafood Co., Waikīkī Becomes a Lobster Roll Destination
Feast Mānoa’s Jon Matsubara opens a new lobster roll and seafood spot—a block from Waikīkī’s two lobster roll specialists.
All Our Favorite Pasta in Honolulu
Finally, all the spaghetti, pappardelle, gnocchi and other pasta dishes our foodie team craves.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 25–Oct. 1, 2025
Bike around the island, dance at a Hindu celebration, spend a fun-filled day at camp, watch a floral parade and more.
I Would Go Back for This: The Spicy Salmon Crème Brûlée Poke Bowl at Ocean Taste
Yes, salmon crème brûlée—but not exactly the crème brûlée you know.
All Our Favorite Ice Cream, Gelato, Soft Serve and Sherbet in Honolulu
Get the scoop on our favorite scoops of chilly goodness.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 18–24, 2025
Celebrate all things banana, picnic in style, watch a rubber duckie race, see a deliciously fun opera and more.
