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Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for October 7–October 13, 2021

Christi Young,

Watch animated films from around the world, dig into a skull waffle, sing and dance on a farm and buy cheap books for a discount.

Food & Dining

During an Uncertain Time for Businesses, Café Kaila Gives Thanks

Marisa Heung,

Each week, owner Chrissie Kaila Castillo and her staff cook 40 meals to donate to local health care workers.

What’s New

First Look: Beyond Pastry Studio’s Pastries and Modern Take on Filipino Breads

Martha Cheng,

Beyond Pastry Studio has opened in downtown Honolulu with ube ensaymadas, mango pineapple Spanish rolls and more.

Rabbit Rabbit Tea Six Bao Buns Kris Kokame

What’s New

Find These Kawaii New Bao Pastries at a Boba Shop Near University

Kris Kokame,

The cuteness factor at Rabbit Rabbit Tea is officially through the roof.

Promotion

You’re Invited to an Exclusive Dinner with Et Al. at KĀHALA MKT.

HONOLULU Magazine Marketing,

As part of our 2021 Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series, our Silver winner for Best New Restaurant will offer an exclusive culinary experience on Nov. 12.

Local-Style Eats

Kāne‘ohe’s New Poke Shop Has More than 20 Varieties Daily

Robbie Dingeman,

Poke, poke bowls, snacks and ice: How four Windward O‘ahu brothers turned their fishing trip dreams into a family business.

Halloween

Make It: Three Halloween Decorations Using Toilet Paper Tubes

Michele Aucello,

Bats, Mummies, Frankensteins? Oh my!

Vegetarian/Vegan

Going Vegan Is Hard: Conclusions from 42 Meatless Days in Honolulu

James Nakamura,

At the end of his doctor-ordered vegan experiment, our carnivore concludes he’s a failure. But is he?

Best of Honolulu

Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu

Stacey Makiya, Mari Taketa, Don Wallace, Katrina Valcourt, Christi Young,

We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—from locally designed house dresses and locally made hand sanitizers, gifts to art, jewelry to native plants—all so you can live better in Honolulu.

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Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2021

Katie Kenny,

Either stay in and cozy up with a bowl of noodles and this year’s selection of Halloween entertainment or head out to try dishes prepared by the country’s best chefs. Plus give back at multiple volunteer opportunities.