Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 14–20, 2023
Sample choke seltzers in Kaka‘ako, learn how to plant Native Hawaiian ipu, say ciao to Festa Italiana and indulge in brunch and shopping at The Laylow.
Ala Moana Center
We Tried It: Bowling at Lucky Strike
Bowl, play and snack at this luxe, high-tech bowling alley, arcade and dining hot spot at Ala Moana Center.
A Handbag Fashion Trend That Exudes Rock Star Energy
We’re over the moon for this luxury handbag trend orbiting the fashion scene—with full, half and crescent moon shapes.
Here’s Where You Can Get a Lucky Fukubukuro Bag on O‘ahu
Retailers will be selling the grab bags for at least half the cost of the merchandise inside.
What You’ll See at the New Nijiya Japanese Market at Ala Moana Center
The market moved from Pi‘ikoi Street to a bigger, shinier space between Famous Footwear and Bloomingdale’s.
Spooktacular Halloween Events on O‘ahu for Keiki and Families
These costume contests, trick-or-treating spots and spooky scavenger hunts are eerie-sistible.
Mam’s Tuck Shop Brings Savory Hand-Sized Meat Pies to Ala Moana
The former Mam’s Meat Pies from ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace has a new brick-and-mortar shop next to the mall.
Hawai‘i’s First Meet Fresh Brings Taiwanese Desserts to Ala Moana
Find grass jelly and taro balls at this chain from Taiwan.
Is Kamukura the Best Food Court Ramen in Honolulu?
Osaka’s Kamukura Ramen debuts its exceptional “healthy” consommé ramen at Ala Moana Center this week.
We Tried It: MadSci Lab at Ala Moana Center
Make slime, learn to code and print a 3D creation at this community science discovery space at the O‘ahu mall.
Mind Blown: These Premium Chocolate Bonbons Are From Hawaiian Host
Made with O‘ahu-grown chocolate, they even have their own upscale boutique.
Where to Find Santa in Honolulu in 2021
Where can your kids find Santa Claus this weekend? Here is our list for this holiday season.
SXY Szechuan: Spicy Is the New Sexy
Find excellent classic Sichuan dishes at Honolulu’s newest peppery Chinese restaurant.
Where and How Santa Claus is Coming to Town in Honolulu
The pandemic can’t stop the magic of the holidays including keiki’s cherished chats and memorable photos of angelic smiles (or terrified screams) with Kris Kringle. But, of course, everything is a little bit different this year, so expect to encounter…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-November 12, 2020
Photo: Karen DBThe train at Dole Plantation is ready to run again. Dole Plantation The train is running again and people are once again invited to the giant maze. Dole Plantation has been closed since March but is now open.…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-October 29, 2020
Leeward Discovery Fair We’ve always been fans of this free day of art, science and creative activities at Leeward Community College. As you can guess, the popular event won’t be held in person this year. Instead, the staff at LCC…
New SingMaTei's curry laksa is a Malaysian delight
Let's be honest, food courts don't exactly set a high bar for culinary finds. However, if you've spent any time in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Singapore, you know that open-air hawker centers and food markets tend to buck…
What $10 Gets You: Ala Moana Center
It's lunchtime and you're hungry. What are your options?
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Jan. 9, 2020
Photo: Courtesy of Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i New Year’s ʻOhana Festival A great time to ring in the Year of the Rat is at the New Year’s ʻOhana Festival this Sunday in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi. At this free event,…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Nov. 21, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Lyon ArboretumThe holiday plant sale at Lyon Arboretum happens this Saturday in Mānoa. Lyon Arboretum’s Holiday Plant and Craft Sale Where can you find carnivorous plants, edible flowers, holiday crafts, local honey and kids' entertainment—all in one place this…
Tanioka's poke, bentos and fried chicken are now at Ala Moana Center
Note: The pop-up finished its run at the end of 2019. You're wondering if your favorite bento is on the shelf. You're praying they didn't forget the ahi patty and Goteborg musubis. And please, oh please, let there be fried…
New Steak Teppei will satisfy your crazy garlic cravings
The far corner of Ala Moana's Makai Market has been vacant in the years since it was Chinatown Express and I Love Country Cafe. Most famously home to Patti's Chinese Kitchen, it was once slated to become a Korean food hall concept (which I…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-July 25, 2019
Photo: Kids First Film FestivalThe Adventures of Zach and Molly by cartoonist Jim Toomey is an 11-minute film that explores the deep ocean. Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition Watch hula dancers, ages 5 to 12, from Hawaiʻi and Japan aim for…
Battle of Ala Moana Center's afternoon teas
Q: One's $18, the other $35. Which is the better deal? I love the idea of lounging in a relaxing environment with a fresh pot of tea and exquisite pastries. But let's be real: Afternoon tea in Hawaii is usually…
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