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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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.
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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.
Tomorrow Night: With Aloha Japan Benefit. Food! Drinks! Entertainment!
Great restaurants, great drinks, three stages of entertainment, all for $50, every penny of which goes to Japan. Saturday, Apr. 9, 5-9 pm, Pagoda Hotel.
Hole in Wall, Mexican: Tacos Ricos Taqueria, Kapahulu
It's hardly an imposing place, but what until you taste the carnitas and barbacoa at Tacos Ricos, a little slice of Cali-Mex on Kapahulu Avenue.
Food Network's Anne Burrell to headline Hawaii Wine & Food Festival, May 20-21, Ko Olina
Anne Burrell, star of Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and co-host of Worst Cooks in America, is headed to Hawaii in May to cook at the Hawaii Wine & Food Festival.
Coming Attractions: SALT, a new restaurant from 12th Avenue Grill
Kevin Hanney is quietly at work on SALT, a new "kitchen and tasting bar" in old C&C Pasta space, Kaimuki. Opening next month.
