Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 11–17, 2025
See a made-in-Hilo film, take a cocktail masterclass, try out the YMCA, attend a garden party and more.
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Afterthoughts: Think Pink
Why is every building in Honolulu so beige?
New restaurant: Red House
A Korean version of Shokudo, with modern touches in both the decor and dishes.
Sweet Treats in Honolulu
These lesser known desserts elicit joy when presented at a party, even if it’s a party of one on the couch. Here are a few of our favorite confections in Hawaii.
Update: no naked sushi
Letters of protest by Safe Zone Foundation/Girl Fest Hawaii and the Department of Labor take naked sushi off the table.
Speakeasy: Bar&D
In R&D's first one-night-stand speakeasy, four courses of throwback cocktails by Dave Newman of Nobu and Kyle Reutner of Town
From Our Files
The December archives from our files of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Editor's Page: Family Letter
New faces, new pages.
Eat sushi off naked models, carrotmob Kale's Deli and more
Naked sushi at RaKuen, carrot mob at Kale's Deli, Outstanding in the Field farm dinners, and other news from Nobu and The Modern.
Milk and Honey Grand Opening 12.2.11
On December 2, Patricia Chang and Christine George opened their women's clothing boutique, Milk and Honey, in Chinatown. The event was featured in their swanky side garden, with an open vodka bar and fashion show.
Doing Good: Our Guide to Giving Back
‘Tis the season to give. But where? How? Time and money are always hard to come by and you want your efforts to make a real difference. We can help. Here are ways to vet a nonprofit, donate wisely, volunteer efficiently and more.
New Restaurants Open on Oahu
New Releases: We check out three new restaurants, two big time, one better.
