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.
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Dumpling Heaven: Jin Din Rou, Honolulu
It's new, it's stylish and it's Honolulu's home for Xiao Long Bao, Shanghai Soup Dumplings. At Jin Din Rou, they even come with instructions.
Who Knew? Zippy's, Home of Local Beef
Zippy's has become a major supporter of the local beef industry, using more than 24,000 pounds of grass-fed Hawaii beef a month in burgers alone.
Coming Attractions: Hawaii Wine & Food Festival, May 20-21
We're big fans of the Hawaii Wine & Food Festival, which has three major events coming to Ko Olina in May. Plus Anne Burrell, plus music, plus swimwear fashions.
A Feast for the Eyes
Here’s how two unique and pleasant Honolulu restaurants provide a context for their menus.
Scottish Tax Day Beer Dinner?! Du Vin, downtown Honolulu, Apr. 15
We still don't understand Scottish beer taxes, but this month's Hops & Grinds beer dinner looks intriguing: Scottish beer and contemporary takes on Scottish classics.
Afterthoughts: War Stories
Visiting the USS Arizona Memorial’s new visitor center.
Lei Day for Japan: Chef Chai Chaowasaree's major fundraiser, May 1, Aloha Tower
Chef Chai Chaowasaree has pulled together a gala fundraiser for Japan, with 20 of the Islands' best chefs, wine and entertainment headlined by Kealii Reichel.
Beauty Within Reach
We asked local experts for the key details on their most requested procedures, so you can choose the one that’s right for you.
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Old Favorite: Cafe Sistina, Honolulu
We dropped by Cafe Sistina, where we hadn't eaten in some time. Still good after all these years. Italian food, Honolulu.
With Aloha: Plenty food and $150,000 for Japanese hospital
With Aloha Japan fundraiser was a smash success, food from 24 restaurants, bars, bands, and best: $150,000 for Japan.
