Two-Minute Takeout in Downtown Honolulu/Chinatown: Tio’s Tamales
The rustic Miyamoto Building houses an eclectic mix of destination eateries. Up first: New Mexico-style tamales, carne asada fries and a unique take on chile relleno.
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Artist and Wordsmith Adam J. Kurtz Delivers the Inspiration We Need for the New Year
He’s that sassy, smart best friend (and a new Hawai‘i resident) with the best advice to get you through the bad, ugly and WTF(!) days.
From Einkorn to Liliko‘i, Honolulu’s New Wallflour Bake Shop Combines Ancient Grains and Local Fruits
Find sourdough, brioche donuts and tarts at this new farmers market find and pop-up.
Re-Discover International Market Place’s Grand Lanai
Home to a collection of 7 full-service restaurants in the heart of Waikiki offering ample outdoor dining options, the Grand Lanai is the answer to the dining doldrums that many of us fell victim to over the last two years.
Chinatown’s New Listening Bar Melds Chill Music and Cocktails
Don’t think of EP Bar as Honolulu’s newest cocktail bar—here, quality sound reigns supreme.
Hook’d Pan Roast Is Serving Up the Vegas-Style Bowls on Kapiolani
Well, not entirely Vegas-style: These steamy seafood bowls come with options like Portuguese sausage and lup cheong.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for January 6–12, 2022
Sign up for free pickleball or acting classes, wade into the mud and watch for wild birds, watch a holiday film on a 360-degree dome and sign up for a winter-themed STEM workshop.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Hawai‘i’s First Drive-In Theater
We miss 'um, fo' reels! Here’s a look back through our archives from January 1982.
The Best Beers Brewed in Hawai‘i in 2021
Sixteen top picks from breweries around the state, many available for sipping (or guzzling) now.
Best of 2021: Editor’s Favorite Articles on HONOLULU Magazine
From exceptional trees to Pidgin, hip bars to beloved bakeries, here are some of my favorite 10 stories about Honolulu in 2021.
Our Fave New Hawai‘i Restaurants of 2021
Places we loved most from a year of extraordinary openings.
Things to Try with Your ‘Ohana in Honolulu 2022
A local family’s plan for a new year full of fun and adventures on O‘ahu.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2021
Pizza, cupcakes, curry noodles, yakiniku: Top dishes still on the brain after a year of good eating.
The Best Lawyers in Hawai‘i 2022
The number of legal practice areas here—96!—attests, life is complicated. But there’s no need to face those complications without an advocate.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: How to Build the Perfect Hawaiian Plate
For the ultimate comfort food, we turn to our Hale ‘Aina winners for Hawaiian dishes passed down through generations as well as some sweet spins on a classic favorite.
