The Owners of Giovedì, the 2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards’ Best New Restaurant, Are Unapologetically Themselves
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Local I‘a Fish Fry Plates Will Help Clear Invasive Ta‘ape Off Our Reefs
Come for $12 plates of fried fish, rice and salad on Labor Day Monday or get some ready-to-cook ta‘ape snappers to go.
Early Bird Tickets on Sale: Sip + Shop at International Market Place
A one-of-a-kind shopping experience in the heart of Waikīkī.
Best Breads: My Tour of Fresh Loaves Around Honolulu
Frolic’s former intern embarks on a loaf-by-loaf quest to find her favorite bread on the island.
Kaka‘ako’s Newest Pizza Spot Mad Pie Opens Sunday
Get a sneak peek of the long-awaited Mad Pie, from the team behind farmers market vendor Fatto a Mano.
Get Behind the Scenes of Filming PBS Hawai‘i’s Kākou: Hawai‘i’s Town Hall Program
The topic of the upcoming town hall on Aug. 28 is The Arts: Why We Need Them—in light of that, dive into the art of producing the program.
Your Insider Guide to Okinawan Festival
Here’s everything you need to know about the celebration of Uchinanchu culture on Aug. 30–31.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 21–27, 2025
Attend a Hawaiian festival, vote for the best bao buns, watch a piano contest, cheer on the Rainbow Warriors and more.
Kalihi Beer Returns as Olohana Brewpub in Chinatown
The rebrand brings classic Kalihi Beer brews to the former Stewbum & Stonewall space on North King Street.
Honolulu Has a Dreamy New Kitchen and Bath Showroom
KiBa Studios is like your home reno Pinterest board come to life.
We Tried It: Urban Foraging With Dr. Nat Bletter
Snack your way through Honolulu’s forests on this guided foraging botany tour.
Basalt’s New Chef Overhauls the Menu—and There’s a 20% Kama‘āina Discount
Veteran chef Lance Kosaka brings homegrown flavors to the heart of Waikīkī.
