Join us at Kahala Mall for a unique shopping experience filled with over 11 wine or mocktail tasting locations, light bites, entertainment, and more. Each ticket holder will receive a commemorative wine glass to use throughout their journey, along with a Sip+Shop guide of participating shops.

Early bird ticket holders receive an exclusive NEW Kahala Mall tote bag.

Click Here for Tickets:

• Early Bird Tickets (Purchase by 4/4): $40
• General Tickets: $50
• Tickets at the Door on 5/10: $60

Photo: Courtesy of Jonathan You

Highlights:

• Wine Tastings: Immerse yourself in the world of wines with tastings from a variety of vineyards and wineries. Savor the nuanced flavors and aromas of reds, whites, and even some sparkling varieties as you explore our partner boutiques.
• Light Bites: Complement your wine journey with a selection of carefully curated light bites from Kahala Mall restaurants and exclusive HONOLULU Magazine featured restaurants.
• Shopping: Discover unique, handpicked gifts for your loved ones (and yourself) at our participating shops. From boutique fashion to local finds, home decor, and more.
• Exclusive Discounts: All participating merchants will offer special discounts and promotions exclusively for event attendees.

Participating merchants:

1. Adore
2. CocoNene
3. Fighting Eel
4. In My Closet
5. Mahina
6. Sephora
7. SOHA Living
8. Splash
9. Macy’s
10. T&C Surf
11. The Refinery

Photo: Courtesy of Jonathan You

How it works:

• Starting at 4:30 p.m., check in at the Sip+Shop table at center stage, where you’ll pick up your sampling glass, tasting guide and other goodies.
• From 5:00-7:00 PM wander the shops of Kahala Mall, shopping and sampling along the way. You will be asked to empty your glass before leaving each tasting location.
• 7:00-7:45 PM refreshments end but the shopping continues.
• 7:45 PM Meet in Center Court for exciting LIVE prize giveaways!
• Live music by our favorite Sip + Shop emcee, Mana Vai. Grab your friends and make it a girls night out, or plan for a fun date night with that someone special!

We came, we saw, we brunched. On Sunday, March 23, 2025, HONOLULU gathered some of our favorite Island restaurants to celebrate all things breakfast at the Harry and Jeanette Foundation Ho‘okupu Center. Guests enjoyed a morning by the ocean filled with sweet and savory brunch dishes, cotton candy, bottomless mimosas, bloody Marys and coffee. Harajuku style took over this year’s celebration with colorful floaties, kawaii art and plenty of bright colors. From plush-filled claw machines to a DIY keychain charm booth to giveaways, guests had plenty of entertainment, all enjoyed against music by a live DJ.

Each year, HONOLULU helps readers connect with the top dentists in the island with its list of Best Dentists in Hawai‘i—professionals who are selected by their peers as among the best in the state. On March 6, we partnered with Hawai‘i Dental Service for a celebration at Nami Kaze. Mahalo to all who joined us in honoring Hawai‘i’s Best Dentists of 2025!

Food lovers, get ready! Grand Lānai Restaurant Week is back at International Market Place from Friday, April 4, to Sunday, April 13, bringing you exclusive, limited-time menus and special culinary creations from some of Honolulu’s top restaurants. This seventh annual event is a must for anyone who loves bold flavors, fresh local ingredients, and expertly crafted dishes.

Participating Restaurants

• Crackin’ Kitchen
• Eating House 1849 by Roy Yamaguchi
• Herringbone Waikīkī Island Bistro & Bar
• Liliha Bakery
• Moani Waikīkī Bistro & Bar
• Shorefyre
• Skybox Taphouse
• StripSteak Waikīkī
• Kūhiō Avenue Food Hall

Special Offers & Events

Dine & Earn Gift with Purchase | April 4–13

Diners who spend $250 or more at participating restaurants during Grand Lānai Restaurant Week will receive a $20 International Market Place Gift Card! Simply present your receipts at Customer Service on Level 1. (While supplies last. Void where prohibited.)

Kids Eat Free | Tuesday, April 8

Make it a family night! On Tuesday, April 8, kids under 12 eat FREE off the kids’ menu with the purchase of two adult entrées at select restaurants:

• Eating House 1849 by Roy Yamaguchi
• Kūhiō Avenue Food Hall
• Moani Waikīkī
• Shorefyre
• StripSteak Waikīkī

Don’t miss this week-long culinary celebration at International Market Place, where award-winning chefs, fresh local ingredients, and unforgettable dining experiences take center stage.

Visit shopinternationalmarketplace.com for more details.

Photo: Courtesy of Coach

Want to elevate your everyday? Look no further than the Chain Tabby. Dating back to an archival 1970s Coach design, Tabby bags are beloved for good reason. Its newest edition, the Chain Tabby, is crafted with drapey soft grain leather with a subtle sheen. It’s named after its beautifully detailed, metal chain strap—but also comes with two detachable leather straps for comfortable shoulder or crossbody wear. Made for every moment, this iconic bag adds to any look.

Photo: Courtesy of Royal Hawaiian Center

Royal Hawaiian Center invites guests to join its Lunar New Year Celebration, welcoming the Year of the Snake!

Festivities will kick off on Wednesday, January 29 at 5:00 p.m. with a lion dance by Lung Kong Physical Culture Club will take place in The Royal Grove. Guests can pick up a custom Royal Hawaiian Center Red Lai See from Helumoa Hale to feed the lion. Then at 5:30 p.m. the lions will dance throughout the center and visit participating merchants.

Photo: Courtesy of Royal Hawaiian Center

On Saturday, February 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. guests can enjoy a special performance by Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association Acrobatic Lion Dance in The Royal Grove. Then on Sunday, February 9 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. commemorate the New Year with a piece of traditional calligraphy by Ina Chang.

From January 28 through February 9, 2025, customers who spend $750 or more at Royal Hawaiian Center merchants can redeem a complimentary red Lai See envelope at Helumoa Hale Guest Services as part of its Lunar New Year Gift with Purchase. Each Lai See envelope will contain a prize slip, which can be redeemed for prizes including an exclusive red mesh tote bag, RHC-branded merchandise, and gift cards valued between $28 to $168, inspired by the Chinese tradition that views the number eight as especially lucky.

Receipts must be same-day and dated within the promotion period (1/28/25 – 2/9/25). Same-day receipts may be combined with purchases from other Royal Hawaiian Center stores/restaurants. While supplies last.

Photo credit: Chinatown 808

Chinatown 808 is set to ring in the Year of the Snake with its signature Chinatown Festival & Parade, presented by American Savings Bank, on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Now in its 49th year, this highly anticipated celebration promises a vibrant day of cultural festivities, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. across Honolulu’s historic Chinatown district, including ‘A‘ala Park and Beretania Street.

The Chinatown Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., transforming ‘A‘ala Park into a lively hub of activity. Families can enjoy the ASB Keiki Fun Zone, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring free bouncy houses and engaging activities hosted by Kids Hurt Too Hawai‘i and the Kukui Center. With three entertainment stages, cultural arts and crafts, and more than 50 food trucks and vendors, there’s something for everyone. ASB Visa® Debit Card holders can also access exclusive perks, including discounts at 10 ASB Buy Local Program merchants, giveaways at the ASB booth, and free parking at the ASB Campus.

The excitement continues at 4:30 p.m. with the Lunar New Year Parade starting at the Hawai‘i State Capitol lawn and winding through Chinatown along Hotel Street. Highlights include dazzling lion and dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, festival queens, local dignitaries, and a magnificent 150-foot dragon.

To make the event even more accessible, the Hawai‘i Bicycling League will offer free bike valet services.

For more details, visit chinatown808.com and follow @chinatown808hi on social media.

Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

It’s been an exciting few months for Thanh Lam, with the milestone 40-year anniversary of La Tour Bakehouse and the opening of his new retail location on Nimitz Highway. But there’s another reason he is all smiles.

SEE ALSO: 

• La Tour Bakehouse Marks 40 Years with New Retail Location
• A Look at How La Tour’s Poi Sourdough Came To Be

With the opening of the new bakeshop in July, Lam announced that, in celebration of La Tour’s 40 years in business and to give thanks to those who have supported him for four decades, all the retail shop’s proceeds through November would be donated to charity.

Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

Now with the fundraiser done, Lam is proud to say he’ll be donating just under $260,000 to Hawai‘i Community Foundation, including its Maui Recovery Effort, as well as Aloha United Way and Native Hawaiian organizations.

As someone who grew up without money, and often without enough to eat, Lam knows how much kindness and generosity can mean to someone in need. Growing up in Vietnam, his father passed away when he was just 10 years old, leaving him and his mother to support themselves. “While my friends from school played soccer, I had to ride my bike into town to sell lottery tickets,” he says. But what he lost in carefree childhood memories he gained in life and business experience, which took him far in Vietnam, then San Jose and finally here. He still remembers, on his first trip to the Islands, going into a gas station to ask for directions. The cashier came out from behind the register to shuffle him out of the sidewalk and point out the landmarks and turns to make. “That kindness, it touched my heart,” says Lam. When he did the same in San Jose, the cashier only pointed at a stack of maps and told him to buy one.

Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

Looking ahead, Lam doesn’t have any grand goals. As long as La Tour is doing OK compared to last year, that’s good. There are only a few things he really wants: to keep prices low, to support more local businesses, to use more local ingredients and to create more healthful options. “Make money while making people healthy,” he says with a smile. “That will make us happy.”

La Tour Bakehouse retail shop, open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 888 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 105, (808) 847-4600, @latourbakehouse, latourbakehouse.com

Photo: Courtesy of KOHO Chocolates

Just in time for the holidays, KOHO Chocolates opens its new flagship boutique at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikīkī, inviting you to experience the essence of Hawai‘i in every bite. This luxurious haven of chocolate artistry, which opened on Dec. 9, showcases the full range of KOHO’s beloved creations: exquisite bon bons, artfully crafted chocolate bars, and irresistible chocolate-covered macadamia nuts.

Adding a touch of personalization, the boutique introduces a customization bar where guests can curate their own bespoke bon bon assortments—perfect for gifting or savoring a tailor-made treat.

For a limited time, celebrate the season with three exclusive holiday products and two festive bon bon flavors: Peppermint Mocha Caramel and Gingerbread Caramel. These flavors capture the magic of the holidays, blending cozy spices and rich indulgence in every bite.

Nestled in the heart of Waikīkī, the boutique embodies KOHO’s signature blend of Island luxury and refined craftsmanship, making it the perfect destination for locals and visitors alike. Step into a world where chocolate meets artistry, and let KOHO transform your holiday celebrations with flavors inspired by the soul of Hawai‘i.

KOHO Chocolates, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2233 Kalākaua Ave., Building B, #B-113, (808) 966-8119, kohochocolates.com, open daily

Red Merry tote. Photo: Courtesy of Big Island Candies

Since 1977, Big Island Candies has been crafting Hawai‘i’s finest cookies, chocolates and confections. The Holiday 2024 collection of specialty gifts features its signature chocolate dipped shortbreads and other go-to goodies.

Purple Lotus box. Photo: Courtesy of Big Island Candies

One of the offerings in the collection is the Purple Lotus Box, a regal-looking gift with a golden glimmer that includes an amazing assortment of goodies. Share this delicious gesture of peace, love and joy with someone, to help make the season shine even brighter.

Lei Puakenikeni box, featuring artwork by Sig Zane. Photo: Courtesy of Big Island Candies

For a blend of design meets delectable, two new Sig Zane for Big Island Candies gift assortments are also available. The gorgeous artwork for these gift boxes was created by Hilo-based designer Sig Zane. Inside each box, there’s an impressive selection of Big Island Candies’ shortbreads, baked treats and chocolates.

In addition to the Gift Collection, Big Island Candies handcrafts a series of seasonal sensations such as the sought-after Cinnamon White Dipped Macadamia Nut Shortbread, popular Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Brownies, scrumptious Bite Size Gingerbread Cookies, and its latest: Peppermint White Dipped Kona Mocha Shortbread—an irresistible combination of chocolate, Kona Coffee and Christmas! When it comes to these items in particular, think merry and bright in every bite.

To help ensure your holiday gift-giving is done (b)right, visit BigIslandCandies.com, or stop by the Hilo or Ala Moana Center store. Happy shopping and happy holidays!