Too Asian, Yet Not Asian Enough
A HONOLULU intern shares her journey to self-acceptance as an adopted Asian American.
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It’s Par-Tea Time With New Afternoon Teas in Waikīkī
Looking to treat Mom on Mother’s Day? Delight her (and yourself) with these new, unique afternoon tea options.
Hawai‘i’s Endangered and Threatened Species
A look at some of the plants and animals in danger of disappearing from our Islands, with the long-term consequences still unclear.
Meet Pashyn Santos, Honolulu Comedian, Actor and Writer
Pashyn Santos has attracted followers well beyond Hawai‘i with her skits making fun of local life.
Tour the Charlot House, a Midcentury Masterpiece in Kāhala
The private home of Jean and Zohmah Charlot is now open for tours.
Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo This Year
From bar crawls to Hispanic festivals, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year.
Best Bites: Merriman’s is a Flavorful Homage to Locavore Living
With a menu that goes hard on farm-to-table, Peter Merriman’s namesake restaurant is a celebration of Island tastes and sustainability.
Gone, But Not Forgotten
Once ubiquitous, Honolulu’s old-school Cantonese restaurants are dwindling—but as a former HONOLULU editor notes, they leave lasting memories.
3 New Food & Drink Spots Coming to Mānoa Marketplace
Industry veteran Dusty Grable’s group is debuting a casual local-Asian spot, a Mediterranean restaurant and a wine and gift store that opened yesterday.
Explore the World’s Largest Native Hawaiian Plant Collection Online
Celebrate Earth Month and learn about native Hawaiian plants in Bishop Museum’s impressive Plants of Hawai‘i collection.
On Kapahulu, the Zen of Tea and Gelato
Next to Aburiya Ibushi, Cha to Gelato Zen makes tea ceremony a casual evening ritual—with a side of dessert.
All the Food Coming to the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Fisherman’s Wharf
The largest gathering of Latin food is serving up all kinds of arepas, ceviches, elote, empanadas and more on Sunday, May 5.
Earthing: What It’s Like to Volunteer at a Fishpond
In Hale‘iwa and He‘eia, volunteers are helping to rebuild ancient fishponds.
Our 5 Favorite Hawai‘i Shops for Eco-Friendly and Zero-Waste Products
From Kaimukī to Kailua, these are the best spots for scoring sustainable lifestyle, personal care and household items.
Affordable Splurge: Korea Garden’s $25 Lunch Specials
Lunch at O‘ahu’s newest Korean restaurant offers a serious deal of stone pot rice, entrée, bubbling soup and banchan.
