Champion Conservation with These Essential Titles
Celebrate Earth Month, Native Hawaiian Plant Month and the Year of Our Community Forests with books about native plants and conservation.
HONOLULU Latest Stories
New Latin Foodscape: At Peruvian Corner, a Backyard Oasis of Sabor
Miguel Torres cooked at trendy Peruvian Nikkei restaurants around South America. Now he has a place of his own—in a tranquil backyard in Waialua.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in April 2025
Celebrate Scottish culture, see a rousing musical about Tina Turner’s rise to fame, nom on fair food and Spam creations and more.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Sweet Treats: Cookies Infused with Love, Joy and Asian Flavors
Baker Jonny Kimbro is back with Lovejoy Confections, a weekly pop-up with miso soba cookies, chai sugar cookie sandwiches and Stroopwafels with shoyu caramel.
Party Pics: 2025 BrunchFest Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
Mahalo to all the guests who joined us for this year’s celebration on March 23 at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Ho‘okupu Center.
Ultimate Guide to 12 Luscious Local Ice Cream Shops
Spring is here with warm weather and two new ice cream shops to add to this creamy-licious roundup.
A New Conveyor Belt Sushi Spot Just Opened in Kapolei
Waka Sakura opened inside Don Don Donki’s food court, and we made the drive to see how it compares to Genki.
430 Pkwy Offers Elevated Cocktails and Well-Crafted Bites
Chris Kajioka’s nostalgic cocktail lounge on Pi‘ikoi is worth a visit, if you can find it.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 27–April 2, 2025
Celebrate Prince Kūhiō’s birthday, watch films about Lāhainā, sample ‘ono food, attend an author talk and more.
What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu for Prince Kūhiō Day
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended in observance of Prince Kūhiō Day on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Baton a Manger Brings Chic Parisian Sandwiches to Kaka‘ako
Don’t be fooled by these petite-but-rich stick-shaped sandwiches made with buttery choux pastry and French-inspired toppings.
8 Places to Get Really Good Jook
There are lots of versions of rice porridge (or congee) from across Asia. Here are the Honolulu eateries with our faves.
Your Insider Guide to Keiki Street Festival
The Kaka‘ako ‘ohana-friendly block party on Saturday, March 29, celebrates all things keiki. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of this family outing.
PBS Hawai‘i Presents In Hawaiian Hands: The Story of Reggae in Hawai‘i
Journey through local music history to discover the origins of reggae and its rise in Hawai‘i. Part I releases on Thursday, March 27.
Where Time Stands Still: Stadium Giant Malts & Bar-B-Que
The family-owned eatery has remained true to its roots, still serving up solid plate lunch options.
Go to Kimbap Plus for Elevated, Lovingly Crafted Rolls
Stuffed with colorful, fresh ingredients, the offerings at this new Korean spot on Ke‘eaumoku are a step above the ordinary.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 20–26, 2025
Ciao down on pasta, join a beach cleanup, meet the best big wave surfers, see a westside fireworks show and more.
$45 Pau Hana for 2: Yohei Sushi Kāhala
The happy hour menu, served Thursday through Sunday, offers 20 different dishes between $4–$12 to mix and match.
5 Things You Should Know About 2025 BrunchFest Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
Here’s the 411 on what you'll eat, where to park and more for our favorite breakfast event, taking place this Sunday.
An Ode to Green River
Frolic newcomer Cody Kawamoto shares why the old-school drink is still beloved by folks who grew up in Hawai‘i.
Your Insider Guide to Festa Italiana
Here’s your chance to eat pasta, drink European wine and admire fancy Lamborghinis at this year’s Festa Italiana.
New Things to Eat at Sweet Land Farm
There’s an expanded menu with goat milk-focused treats. We tried the mac and cheese, vanilla goat milk gelato, blueberry panna cotta and more at the Waialua farm.
Wait, There’s Legit Neapolitan Pizza and Other Food Trucks at a YMCA?
Zucchi Pizza is one of a handful of food trucks that’s set up at Central YMCA across from Ala Moana Center.
