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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Plant a Wish Project
A Maui couple is traveling across the U.S., planting trees as they go.
Doulas in Hawaii
They’re not doctors or midwifes, but doulas can make births easier.
The ultimate local-style eatery? Hawaiian Style Cafe, Waimea, Big Island
Think you know local style Hawaii food? Not until you've eaten at Hawaiian Style Cafe in Waimea on the Big Island. Tip: Get the teri burger plate.
Best Doggie Treats
For our March 2011 Best of Honolulu issue, we visited Hawaii Doggie Bakery, which won Best Doggie Treats.
Big Island Update: Original Merriman's, Waimea
The original Merriman's Restaurant in Waimea has a new chef, Allen Hess. Hawaii Regional Cuisine was invented here, and it's still in good hands.
Best Cocktail Caterers
For our March 2011 Best of Honolulu issue, we invited the Best Cocktail Caterers into the Honolulu Magazine office.
New on the Big Island: Red Water Cafe, Waimea
Put this on the list for your next trip to the Big Island: the new Red Water Cafe in the town of Waimea (Kamuela). Adventurous food, casual setting.
New (but old): Tanaka Saimin, Honolulu
The new Tanaka Saimin on Nimitz is an old-fashioned Hawaii restaurant. In fact, it's the old Boulevard Saimin given new life and a new, larger group of customers.
Chefs go to school: Charcuterie Class with Bruce Aidells
A roomful of top Hawaii chefs were at Kapiolani Community College to learn sausages, bacon and other delectables from the "King of Meat Cookery," Bruce Aidells.
Academy Award Inspired Cocktails, Halekulani, Honolulu
In honor of Oscar season, Halekulani mixologist Tim Rita has come up with five cocktails, all inspired by Academy Award nominees.
Breaking News: major Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Slated for This Fall, Honolulu
Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong have created the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival, with noted Hawaii, national and international chefs, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2011.
