Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 9–15, 2025
Sip and shop in Waikīkī, level up your photography skills, taste sake, snack on new eats, geek out at a sneaker fest and more.
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You have until Aug. 10 to vote in the primary election.
Save the Date: Hawaiian Airlines Presents the 30th Annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival
Prepare yourselves: With more than 700 vendors, cooking demos, fashion shows and more, this one’s going to be the biggest yet.
Honolulu’s Most Over-the-Top, Caffeinated Korean Shaved Ice Is Back
En Hakkore Café from Ke‘eaumoku’s old 88 Pal Pal reopens in Palama Supermarket on Makaloa Street.
Restoring Hawai‘i’s Coral Reefs, a Mauka to Makai: Our Kuleana Story
PBS Hawai‘i spotlights the Hawai‘i Coral Restoration Nursery and the important work it does to nurture our coral reefs.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Crunch and Savory-Sweet at Kapa Hale
More upscale deals: Happy hour at Kāhala’s Kapa Hale is not to be missed.
What Are the Most Popular Dishes and Treats at Liliha Bakery?
Old diners never go away (if we’re lucky): This classic reveals different top sellers at each Liliha Bakery location.
All the New Poke Coming to Aug. 3rd Poke Fest East at Kāhala Mall
The island’s biggest and best collection of poke is headed to town on Saturday, Aug. 3, with free admission.
Reader Top 5 Meaty Fried Rice: The Sequel
Kyle Tatsumoto has now tried 100 meaty fried rices around O‘ahu—and has updated his Reader Top 5 ranking.
6 Favorite Places to Try Vietnamese Iced Coffee on O‘ahu
Where to find authentic or nontraditional cà phê sữa đá to switch up your coffee routine.
You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Chinese Roast Pork 燒肉 Shops on O‘ahu
Need a summer potluck suggestion? Here’s a classic with reader faves from Mililani to Kalihi to Chinatown.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Tango Contemporary Café
‘Ahi poke, crab cakes, double smashed burgers with fries: Who doesn’t love an affordable, upscale happy hour?
