Auahi Street

A look inside R/D

It’s hard to believe R/D, one of the pioneers of the Auahi Street block of creative hubs, boutiques and workspaces in Kakaako, is only two years old. Despite the fishbowl-like accelerated pace of growth and creativity in the district, R/D,…

A look inside PAD

We dropped in to visit PAD, a small home furnishings boutique located directly across the parking lot from the Pinch of Salt warehouse on Auahi Street in the heart of Our Kaka‘ako. PAD is the brainchild of charismatic interior designer…

A look inside Paiko

You’ve probably seen the little glass globes hanging in the windows of Paiko, one of the most intriguing little shops on Auahi Street. Word has been spreading lately that this is the place to get affordable decorative indoor flora that…

Saturday in Kakaako: HonoluluNight+Market

DJ Rekha flew in from New York to spin. Street skateboarding happened in a warehouse. Models strutted urban fashion, jewelry, bags and other retail popped up, and Apple Jacks beignets, spicy Vietnamese noodle soup and luau stew were dished up…