2019 Best of Honolulu Festival Presented by American Savings Bank
Join HONOLULU Magazine for a fest celebrating the Best of Honolulu.
Join HONOLULU Magazine for a fest celebrating the Best of Honolulu.
The Story Behind the Ray Ray Pancakes at Herringbone Waikīkī
These pancakes will be one of six brunch dishes served at BrunchFest on March 25.
These pancakes will be one of six brunch dishes served at BrunchFest on March 25.
Worth the drive to Wahiawa: Koko Chicken Plus
Korean-style fried chicken and other delicious chicken things
Don’t zoom down Kamehameha Highway too fast, otherwise you’ll pass Koko Chicken Plus.Koko Chicken Plus can easily be missed if you’re not looking for it. It’s right off Kamehameha Highway just a few doors down from Uber Tarts. From the street, it’s totally unassuming. The windows look dark, but the sign says “OPEN” so I park in the adjacent lot….
Kawaii! Honolulu has a new musubi shop
It's in Waikiki and it moonlights as Sweet Home Cafe
A kawaii musubi shop called Ookini Onigiri opened in Waikiki on Feb. 26 with 24 different types of rice balls, various bento and a special pork miso soup. At night, the shop turns into the Waikiki branch of Moiliili’s Sweet Home Cafe. “Ookini” means thank you in the Osaka/Kansai dialect and reflects a humble and friendly demeanor found. Prices are…
DIY Décor: How to Make Your Very Own Mini-Living Wall For Your Home
We asked living wall experts Greg Lee and Terri Rios-Lee to explain how to make a mini-living wall at home.
We asked living wall experts Greg Lee and Terri Rios-Lee to explain how to make a mini-living wall at home.
Build Your Own Poke Bowl at the Poke Bar in Waikīkī
Because sometimes you want your poke the way you want it.
Because sometimes you want your poke the way you want it.
Fat Kid Friday: Mauka to Makai Poke Nachos
Kālua pork + poke of your choice atop crispy fried won ton chips = the best of all worlds.
Kalua pork + poke of your choice atop crispy fried won ton chips = the best of all worlds.
Out of the box: We rank Jack’s new food truck sandwiches
Prime rib Philly, pork belly BLT, Asian fried chicken: See which 'wich takes home the gold
Three hungry Frolickers. Three food truck-inspired sandwiches. Only one can be crowned with gold. Check out the video to see which of Jack in the Box’s new food truck sandwiches earns the highest seal of approval.
Get This Exclusive Off-The-Menu Cocktail at Harry’s Hardware Emporium
Dave Newman, co-owner of this new speakeasy next to Pint + Jigger, has crafted a special drink just for you—but you gotta watch the entire video.
Dave Newman, co-owner of this new speakeasy next to Pint + Jigger, has crafted a special drink just for you—but you gotta watch the entire video.
The Stars Will Be Out for U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy Smith at the Honolulu Museum of Art
The poet at the Doris Duke Theatre Sat., Feb. 10 promises to dazzle and also reach out to Island audiences, a major goal of Smith’s tour of the U.S.
The poet at the Doris Duke Theatre Sat., Feb. 10 promises to dazzle and also reach out to Island audiences, a major goal of Smith’s tour of the U.S.
MoDo’s making a mochi donut waffle egg in a hole
You can only get this savory breakfast from 7-10 a.m.
On Jan. 12, MoDo Donuts — located in the back of Mitsuwa Marketplace at Waikiki’s International Market Place — introduced a new waffle mochi donut. It’s made to order and available every day, but only from 7 to 10 a.m. And yes, it’s worth waking up early for. The ad for MoDo’s newest item.The basic waffle mochi donut is $2.50…
Dude, you made that? Doritos grilled cheese
The 2.0 version of an American classic
Dude, you made that? follows the cooking adventures of two hungry millennials. GRILLED CHEESE What you need: 2 slices of bread 6 slices of swiss cheese 1/2 cup – 3/4 cup of shredded cheese 1/2 cup of Doritos 1/4 of an onion Knob of butter (or margarine) What to do: 1. Peel onion 2. Wash & cut onions 3. Grill…
Check Out This Magical, “Harry Potter”-Inspired Hideaway Built by Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i
(Sponsored) On her wish day, cancer patient Pomai Tollefsen received her own wizardly hideout inspired by her favorite movies.
(Sponsored) On her wish day, cancer patient Pomai Tollefsen received her own wizardly hideout inspired by her favorite movies.
Izakaya Uosan is a sashimi slice of Japan
Rustic, homey dishes bring the izakaya experience back to basics
There’s lots of buzz about a new izakaya from a former chef and manager of Sushi Izakaya Gaku. Izakaya Uosan (it means “three fishes”) has opened in Kapiolani Boulevard’s Blackfield Building with a simple, rustic menu and an emphasis on nuanced flavors. Standouts include the rich and creamy gohan omelet with ankake sauce, and a succulently grilled whole moi, done…
8 Unconventional Date Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2018
More into adventure than romance? Try paintballing, ghost tours, jet packs and more.
More into adventure than romance? Try paintballing, ghost tours, jet packs and more.
7 reasons to brunch at Honolulu Museum of Art
This relaxed brunch offers a Downtown alternative
The Honolulu Museum of Art’s in-house café debuted a brunch menu last November, but some people still don’t know Sunday brunch at HoMA even exists. In fact, brunch is the reason the Café is now open on Sundays. Here are seven reasons why HoMA’s brunch is worth checking out: It’s a hidden gem. You can’t see the cafe or even any signage…
7 Absolutely Free Honolulu Events to Check Out in February 2018
The month may be short, but there’s no shortage of things to do! Celebrate the Lunar New Year, watch some football or get your nerd on.
The month may be short, but there’s no shortage of things to do! Celebrate the Lunar New Year, watch some football or get your nerd on.
Fun New Dishes at Moku Kitchen in Kaka‘ako
Tako stew and kālua pig grilled cheese sammies are just two of a handful of new dishes at this Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurant.
Tako stew and kālua pig grilled cheese sammies are just two of a handful of new dishes at this Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurant.
Disney’s “Moana” (and Auli‘i Cravalho) Hit a New High Note—in Hawaiian
With its translation into Hawaiian, the Disney hit makes history—as Aulii Cravalho sings “How Far I’ll Go” at the Grammy Awards.
With its translation into Hawaiian, the Disney hit makes history—as Aulii Cravalho sings “How Far I’ll Go” at the Grammy Awards.
Aloha, Rumours!
The famed nightspot in the Ala Moana Hotel is gone but not forgotten
Ice cream rolls and dragon’s breath: New sweet spot in Kalihi
Finally! What we wish Nitrogenie could have been
Arctic Cream opened in the former Paul’s Poppers spot at the corner of King Street and Dillingham Boulevard last November. It’s a one-stop shop for cold treats like nitrogen ice cream, dragon’s breath, cotton candy sundaes and rolled ice cream. Arctic Cream 555 N. King St. Kalihi 773-7698 Sun-Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Our Top 5: Affordable takeout sushi
Quality sushi that's easy on your eyes, wallet and waistline
Editor’s note: It’s a rapidly changing world, so while information in this post was accurate at the time of publication, call before you go to check current opening status, hours and prices. New Year’s resolutions can be pretty typical: Spend less money, eat healthier, start working out, etc. And if you’re anything like me, you’re still trying to recover from…
Here’s How Hawai‘i Responded on Social Media to the False Ballistic Missile Alert
A false alarm caused by human error sent the entire state of Hawai‘i into panic mode.
A false alarm caused by human error sent the entire state of Hawai‘i into panic mode.
Brilliant! New gastropub opens at Ala Moana
Brilliant Ox has soft-opened in the old Pearl Ultra Lounge space
Brilliant Ox, a new gastropub, soft-opened last week in the former Pearl Ultra Lounge space at Ala Moana Center. Here’s your sneak peek at dishes by chef Brian Gremillion, formerly of Ivan Ramen Slurp Shop in New York City. Brilliant Ox grand-opens at 5:30 on Jan. 20. The Brilliant Ox Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd, 3rd Level www.thebrilliantox.com…
