Empanadas, Grilled Octopus, Tender Iberico: Why El Cielo Is the Hale ‘Aina Best New Restaurant
HONOLULU editors’ pick for the top restaurant award of 2024 goes to a Spanish nook on Lewers Street.
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Hale ‘Aina Voters Declare Cino the Best New Restaurant of 2024
Readers say Cino is molto bene. We agree.
The 2024 Hale ‘Aina Most Innovative Farm-to-Counter Is Now Rolling
Kalihi’s Roots Café has sold affordable farm-fresh lunches and produce for years. Now, it’s bringing that freshness to the valley’s kūpuna.
Things to Do on Oahu in September 2024
Sample award-winning dishes at a circus-themed gala, watch new murals get painted and celebrate Indigenous cultures at a powwow.
Bretman Rock Launches a Podcast for the Baddies
DaBaddest Radio is your new hub for Bretman Rock content, airing every Thursday.
Local Online Grocer Farm Link Builds Up Hawai‘i’s Food Systems
Farm Link’s intrepid attempts to accomplish its overarching mission highlights the hurdles Hawai‘i faces in achieving food sustainability.
The Culinary Institute of the Pacific Cooks Up Classes for Local Chefs
With chef Roy Yamaguchi at the helm, O‘ahu’s acclaimed culinary program joins with a mainland-based partner on courses to elevate Hawai‘i’s dining scene.
Foraging Ahead at Keiki and Plow
Escape the city for Keiki and Plow nestled in Hawai‘i Kai where you and your ‘ohana can experience farm life.
Happy Harvest: Where to Pick Produce This Autumn
Support local farms and share the uplifting experience of picking produce with friends and family this fall.
Food for Thought
The Hale ‘Aina Awards honor our city’s best restaurants and the gutsy people behind them.
Home of the Tigers: McKinley High School’s Artist Legacy
A new exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art celebrates the many McKinley High School alumni who have made an impact on modern art.
The RISE Center Provides Local Resources for UH Students
The new center at UH Mānoa connects student entrepreneurs with the local business community.
The IYKYK Vintage Charm Collection at Oliver Men’s Shop
Take a peek into the boutique’s secret treasure trove of unique Hawai‘i-themed charms.
Get Moving With These New Local Fitness Lines
Check out these three local brands to help you get active in style.
Swimming with Sharks
A Hawai‘i author and lifelong surfer reflects on the pleasures and perils of an ocean life.
