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From Our Files: June
In 1888, King Kalakaua issued a royal charter, commissioning a magazine. Then titled Paradise of the Pacific, this publication became HONOLULU Magazine, making it the oldest magazine west of the Mississippi.
Joy of Sake: Taste Sake at Its Best
Calling the Joy of Sake the World Cup of sake is probably overstating it. But it's close.
Just Opened and Opening Soon: Buho, Sprout and More
An outdoor rooftop restaurant serving upscale Mexican, life at the former Matteo’s, and more.
Ko Hana, Hawaiian Agricole Rum
Reviving ancient Hawaiian sugarcane varieties through rum made with fresh-pressed cane.
VJ’s Butcher Block in Haleiwa
A great little butcher shop with Molokai beef and venison and Niihau lamb.
Hy’s New Happy Hour Makes the Grand Steakhouse More Accessible for Everyone
Now you can bask in the old-world steakhouse cool of Hy’s without having to fork over fifty bucks for steak.
Gr3en Energy: A New Organic Kale Energy Drink
A new organic energy drink by Oahu entrepreneur Alan Joaquin.
KHON’s Joe Moore and Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak to Star in ‘Wrestling Ernest Hemingway’
TV personalities and real-life friends play fictional buddies on the stage.
Where to Drink for Free in Honolulu
Free wine and sake tastings around town.
Noodle Tuesday: Ramen Sanji
This shop is named after the chef and pirate in One Piece, Japan's most popular manga of all time.
