I’m craving rice the minute I land in Honolulu after 10 days in Europe. You can take the boy out of Hawai‘i, but you can’t take the local out of the boy. On my first lunch break back in the office, I ...

Alan Wong’s was a rarity among local restaurants—one of the few to achieve national repute. Bestowed with accolades and favored by Barack Obama, the Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine icon closed in 2020 after ...

Two weeks ago, Kyoto Katsuda—which already has four locations in Japan—opened its first U.S. restaurant in Stix Asia, the food hall inside Waikīkī Shopping Plaza. The specialty is gyu-katsu made with ...

HONOLULU Magazine proudly hosted the inaugural Celebrating Wahine Awards at Mariposa at Neiman Marcus. The event brought ...

Tucked away in our city are hidden bars, speakeasies as they are known, serving embellished craft cocktails in hip, dimly lit retro settings. While open to the public, these Prohibition-era-inspired ...

Growing up in the valley, for me, Mānoa Marketplace was always a destination for afternoon snacks from Kay’s Crackseed or Brug Bakery and takeout dinners from wherever was open. It was just convenient ...

Hawai‘i’s Finest, the clothing and lifestyle brand, knows how to throw a party, and this one is sure to be unforgettable. Bishop Museum’s Great Lawn transforms into a vibrant concert venue under the ...

Dr. Janice Harada says she loves taking care of patients and being there for them through all life stages. She was recently named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for the third year in a row. As a primary ...

Hawai‘i’s poetic roots date back to oral tradition and hula, a form of danced poetry where the words are not only chanted but embodied. Contemporary poetry in Hawai‘i is delivered by a stunning lei of ...

The Wo Fat Restaurant and Hotel, tentatively scheduled to open in late 2023, narrowly escaped being painted pigskin pink. Part of the challenge—one both invigorating and infuriating for its current ...

At Lady Elaine, ras el hanout rib-eye is on the menu, along with harissa seafood stew, ‘ahi crudo crowned with olive tapenade, and roasted, paprika-dusted carrots you’ll want to order every time. What ...

In 1988, the Haro family traded one beach town for another: They left their home near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to build a life in Lahaina. For more than 30 years, family members worked at hotels and ...