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September 2026

Hale ‘Aina Winner Lists

2026 Hale Aina Chefs Reception Best New Restaurant Chao Pc Anthony Consillio

2026 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 9, 2026.

Local-Style Eats

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Dishes That Define O‘ahu

Mari Taketa, Martha Cheng, Noelle Chun, Thomas Obungen, Melissa Chang,

From chichi dango to lau lau stew to char siu croissants, our food reflects our stories.

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Editor’s Page

On Board with AI? It’s Complicated

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Events & Festivals

Aloha Festivals Celebrates 80 Years

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Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2026

Waimea Valley Waterfall

News & City Life

New in Town

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News & City Life

Goodbye to Ward Centre and Kilohana Square

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UH Goes Big on NIL

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A New HoMA Exhibit Explores Your Brain on Art

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Dancing Cat Records Is Preserving the Masters of Slack Key

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Music for the Airport by Aloha Got Soul Responds to the Airport’s AI Songs

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From the Magazine

New Fragrance Boutique Aaila Curates Uncommon Scents

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From the Magazine

Craig Steely Architecture’s Inventive Designs Mingle Nature and Living Spaces

WCCC foster kittens

Tails of the City

Tails of the City: Fostering Kittens at the Women’s Community Correctional Center

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Pursuits: From Putts to Pickleballs with Tadd Fujikawa

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Hale ‘Aina Happenings

2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Chao Restaurant Group Wins Restaurateur of the Year

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Hale ‘Aina Awards

2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Best New Restaurant Chao Hawai‘i Is Playfully Viet-Inspired

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Hale ‘Aina Awards

2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Anna Miller’s Is a ’70s-Era Time Stamp

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2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Da Seafood Cartel Is Recognized as the Seafood Specialist

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Hale ‘Aina Awards

2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Thai Issan Cuisine Finally Wins Gold for Best Thai

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Hale ‘Aina Awards

2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: It’s a Tasty Late Night in Mō‘ili‘ili at Khan Skewer Restaurant

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Being Seen (a Little Too Much)