2020 Hale ‘Aina Drive-In Celebration Presented by First Hawaiian Bank x Mastercard

HONOLULU celebrated our 2020 restaurant winners and Hawai‘i’s restaurant industry in one night on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, with our premier event reimagined into an exclusive drive-in party.

HONOLULU celebrated our 2020 restaurant winners and Hawai‘i’s restaurant industry in one night on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, with our premier event reimagined into an exclusive drive-in party.

‘Tis the season: The Christmas Bar is now open at Bloomingdale’s

The seasonal pop-up takes over Forty Carrots with holiday-themed food and drink

It’s been quite a year and we could all use some extra holiday cheer. Right on cue, Tiki’s Grill & Bar reopened The Christmas Bar Hawaii on Black Friday, but this time it’s on the third floor of Bloomingdale’s at Ala Moana Center. Photo: Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSee also: Christmas Bar is open already at Ward New for 2020: Cookies and milk, a set of two chewy chocolate chip…

Tavana’s Newest Release, “Sway,” Showcases Collaboration in a Time When We Crave It Most

The artist talks about why you may hear running in the background of his songs, how a weekend festival inspired his first slack-key song and why he wants to play in your backyard.

The artist talks about why you may hear running in the background of his songs, how a weekend festival inspired his first slack-key song and why he wants to play in your backyard.

Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-November 5, 2020

Plant a free tree, visit a submarine and new play area or shop local at an all-local popup market.

Photo: Courtesy of Arbor Day Hawaiʻi Arbor Day Giveaway Start regreening your yard this weekend with a free tree or shrub. Families can select from: fruit trees including fig, mountain apple and apple banana; flowering ones including plumeria and pua kenikeni; or native trees such as koa and ‘ilima. Selections vary by pickup location and keep in mind that most…

Honolulu Halloween BOO-Nanza

Honolulu Halloween BOO-Nanza 2021 Throughout the month of October, HONOLULU Magazine will be publishing the best Halloween activities to safely attend (virtually or in person!) with your squad, pets and family. Readers can also look forward to tips, tricks, treats and tantalizing tales. Keep checking back!  

Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-October 8, 2020

Get ʻulu delivered for a family-friendly cooking class or just to explore at home, drive up to a witchy movie or spend a weekend playing with STEM.

Photo: Courtesy of Kōkua Hawaiʻi FoundationAmanda Corby Noguchi, chef Mark Noguchi and their family. Mark and his daughters will teach a cooking class Sunday. ʻĀina Cooking For Change cooking class It’s a good month to discover ʻulu and some local chefs and groups are here to help. Sundays, chefs who work with Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation’s ʻĀina in Schools program will…

The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2020

Remember when October was all about pumpkin patches, sunflower fields, Honolulu Pride and ethnic festivals? Then everyone’s grand plans for the start of a new decade were postponed or canceled. Thankfully there are still so many reasons to stand by #LuckyWeLiveHonolulu—but we recommend calling ahead to check for any event changes.

Thankfully there are still so many reasons to stand by #LuckyWeLiveHonolulu—but we recommend calling ahead to check for any event changes.

Aloha oe, Ed Morita

A final farewell to one of our original bloggers

Ed Morita prepping a dish. This and his headshot are by Darryl Watanabe. One of our original bloggers, pastry chef Ed Morita, passed away early today. If you’ve been around Hawaii’s food scene and/or social media scene a while, you’ve probably at least heard of him. If you’ve been around as long as I have, you know him by his original screen…