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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Beefeater 24 gin makes its Hawaii debut, at Waikiki Edition
Beefeater's master distiller, Desmond Payne, flew in from London to debut his new gin, Beefeaters 24, at a glittering cocktail party, lobby bar, Waikiki Edition.
New on Maui: Monkeypod Kitchen by Peter Merriman
On Feb. 11, Peter Merriman is opening his most casual restaurant yet: Monkeypod Kitchen, in Wailea, Maui.
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Afterthoughts: The Military State
Ever wondered how a military family feels about Hawaii?
Thanh Lam's New Plan
The man who launched Ba-Le in Hawaii has a new bakery—and a new café coming to a location near you.
Padovani's Back! New Padovani's Grill, Honolulu
Phillipe Padovani (of Padovani's Chocolates fame) has resurrected the L'Uraku-Elua-Sapori location on Kapiolani as his new Padovani's Grill.
Hawaii Academy Gymnastics
Get your bounce on at Hawaii Academy.
Delicious Detox
It’s that time of year, when the excesses of the holidays begin to weigh on one’s waistline—or conscience—and thoughts turn to detoxification.
Randy Ching Joins Chef Mavro, currently Honolulu's home of truffles
Halekulani's former sommelier, Randy Ching, has joined Chef Mavro, where the the new menu is truffle heaven, all the way to dessert.
Sausage king Bruce Aidells to hold charcuterie class at Kapiolani Community College, Feb. 21
Chefs, get your charcuterie on! In Febuary, Bruce Aidells will give a class in charcuterie at KCC.
Grand Opening: Il Lupino, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki
Wolfgang Zweiner's new Waikiki Italian restaurant threw itself a grand opening last night, with chef Nick Sayada in the kitchen.
