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Melissa & Mari — our new food critiquing duo
This past Tuesday, Mari Taketa and Melissa Chang did what they typically do together — eat. This time, the occasion was opening night at Morimoto Waikiki, the new restaurant by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.Their assignment was to review the restaurant…
Best Restaurants in Honolulu
HONOLULU Magazine’s picks for the top eateries on O‘ahu by Mari Taketa, Thomas Obungen and Melissa Chang.
A Proliferation of New Poke Shops on O‘ahu
Seriously, how much ‘ahi can we eat?
Eating Well in a Healthy Game Plan
It’s not about salads and veganism: Four wellness gurus tell us their best tips and personal approaches.
Where to Find Local Pet Treats in Hawai‘i
Pet owners are snapping up locally sourced venison sticks, fish candy and Furry Kake treats.
The Value of Good Health
I’m not alone in wanting wellness, and I’ve learned a difficult lesson this year about what happens when you lose it.
ReBran Makes Rice Bran New as Granola
Often discarded, nutrient-dense rice bran stars in a new line of local granola.
Chef Kealoha Domingo to Open a Café at Capitol Modern Downtown
Kealoha Domingo is blending traditional and healthier Hawaiian dishes at his coming café.
In Chinatown, a Sushi Omakase With a Rock Star Vibe
Hiro no Uchi’s unconventional omakase offers bold, layered flavors and showmanship. Does it work?
Where to Eat If It’s Not Your First Time to O‘ahu
’Tis the season when your mainland friends start texting you for recs. So just ahead of Memorial Day, we're reprising this much-searched post.
All Our Favorite Curries in Honolulu
Japanese, Indian, Thai, Malaysian—curries from around the world converge on O‘ahu and enrich our palates. Here are our go-tos.
Olohana Brewpub’s Closing Announcement Is a Love Letter and Plea for Chinatown
The pub closes out less than a year on King Street this Saturday with a shoutout for its neighbors.
We Tried It and You Can Too
22 fun and exciting things to do that we personally recommend.
Korean Dishes You Probably Don’t Know (But Should)
How well do you know Korean food? These traditional dishes go well beyond the familiarity of mandoo and kim chee.
In Their Words: Cyrus and Guy Tamashiro on the End of Tamashiro Market
The view from the other side of the poke counter as the April 30 closing nears.
All Our Favorite Tonkatsu in Honolulu
Crunchy breaded crusts that give way to tender, juicy pork? Yes, please!
A New Coffee Culture
As coffee trends more scientific and sustainable worldwide, new cafés and carts in Honolulu are turning the drink fun and personal. Here’s a taste of our coffee world today.
Don’t Diss My Dragon Fruit
The Barbie-pink fruit is a victim of its own beauty.
What Jason Peel Is Bringing to Diamond Head Market & Grill
The former chef-owner of Nami Kaze is rolling out ambitious projects at the longtime neighborhood eatery.
Foodflash: Sherbet Wiz Neale Asato Is Hawai‘i’s Sole Finalist in This Year’s James Beard Awards
Winners will be announced in June.
Everything You Need to Know About Midtown Eats
Who’s there, what to eat, where to park and more insider info about the new Ke‘eaumoku food hall.
Downtown’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Is Back—in a New Spot
Come Tuesday, March 17, there’ll be plenty of corned beef and cabbage, Guinness and live Irish bands on Fort Street Mall.
How and Why Little Plum and Lady Elaine Lowered Many of Their Prices
“We don’t want to be too cool for school,” Dusty Grable says. “We want to be busy, and if that means lowering prices, we’ll do it.”
