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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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.
Sam Choy Returns to Big Island with a new restaurant, Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
Chef Sam Choy returns to the Big Island with a new Keauhou restaurant, Sam Choy's Kai Lanai.
Relaxed and seriously tasty: James Beard Dinner, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel
Celebrity chefs Michael Symon and Jonathan Waxman cook up six great courses at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel James Beard Celebrity Chef dinner. All relaxed and family style.
In the kitchen with Michael Symon and Jonathan Waxman, James Beard Celebrity Chef Dinner, Mauna Lani
With only four hours to go until the James Beard Celebrity Chef dinner, Michael Symon and Jonathan Waxman are laboring in the kitchen, where the mood and the food are both great. At the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, Kohala Coast, Big Island.
In the Cocktail Kitchen: Backstage at the James Beard Event at the Mauna Lani Hotel, Big Island
We found national award-winning mixologist Manny Hinojosa prepping for tonight's cocktail gala for the James Beard Celebrity Chef tour. He immediately put us to work. At the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, Big Island.