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All Our Favorite Poke in Honolulu
It’s one of Hawai‘i’s signature foods; here’s where our team goes for their faves.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 4–10, 2025
Feast at the Hale ‘Aina Gala, see ballet inspired by Impressionist art, learn about tribal heritage, celebrate Hawaiian History Month and more.
Tonkatsu @Honolulu Is Hawai‘i’s Newest Katsu Hotspot
It’s a taste of Nagoya-style miso katsu in Kaka‘ako.
Hawaiian History Reads for September
Celebrate Hawaiian History Month with these books that preserve and perpetuate the voices and stories of Hawai‘i.
2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards’ Best Buffet Goes to Plumeria Beach House
Seafood and Hawaiian food are a winning combo at the Kāhala Hotel & Resort’s beachside buffet destination.
2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Restaurateur of the Year Peter Kim Built a Local Empire of Fast Food, Fine Dining and Coco Puffs
Kim’s motto: Expect the unexpected.
It’s All in the Family at Kim Chee II, Our 2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards’ Old-School Restaurant We Love
That’s how members of the Chun family’s third generation feel about customers at their Kaimukī eatery.
“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 on the eatery’s 15-year history.
2025 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 2, 2025.
Three Standout Drinks From Hale ‘Aina Award-Winning Cocktail Bars
Raise a glass at these cocktail bars recognized by our readers as providing the Best Cocktail Programs.
