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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.
March 2025 Update: Where to Buy Local Farm-Fresh Eggs on O‘ahu
Farms, farmstands and grocery stores that sell organic and conventional eggs from local producers.
Vote for the 2025 Best of HONOLULU
Your opinion matters. Now through Feb. 28, support our island’s businesses by voting for your favorites in more than 80 categories.
Meet Moke Gabs, the Hawai‘i-Designed Cards Making a Game of Local Phrases
Designed by the team behind Hawaiiverse, this game has you decode gibberish into Hawai‘i-inspired phrases.
Aloha Got Soul Cooks Up Delicious New Compilation Mix Plate
The compilation album features 12 tracks from emerging Hawai‘i artists.
Harbors Vintage Community Grows With Small Space Studios and Creative Cubes
Harbors Vintage is much more than a streetwear shop, now hosting other vintage retailers alongside local makers.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in January 2025
Catch Bianca Del Rio’s new comedy tour, attend the 2025 Hawai‘i State Harm Reduction Conference and pitch a business idea.
Farewell to Eastern Paradise—It’s Closing After Nearly 50 Years on King Street
You have until Sunday, Dec. 29, to get your last bowl of jjajangmyeon and say goodbye.
La Tour Bakehouse Wraps Up the Year with $260,000 Donation
From the bottom of his heart, owner Thanh Lam thanks Hawai‘i for 40 years of support.
KOHO Chocolates Unveils Waikīkī Flagship Boutique
Starting Dec. 9, indulge in customizable assortments and seasonal holiday delights.
Shop Talk: New and Opening Soon O‘ahu Stores
Dolkii and Rumi Murakami x Sig Zane Design pop-up boutiques, the return of Mori by Art + Flea, Kaimukī's newest gift shop and more exciting store openings.
What Should We Do About Our Parents?
As Hawai‘i’s population ages, younger generations are being tasked with caregiving. But the lack of resources poses significant challenges.
Great Holiday Gift Ideas From Locals You Know
We tapped well-known locals, from artists and chefs to influencers and news anchors, for what’s on their gifting and wish lists.
Celebrate the 2024 Holidays at Ward Village
Enjoy festive events, shopping, live music, and more.
Can’t-Miss Local Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs on O‘ahu
Mark your calendar for these pop-up markets and fairs and get ready to shop small!
What You’ll Eat at Foodland’s Restaurants During HONOLULU Restaurant Week
Make reservations to dine at these participating Foodland-family restaurants during the first-ever HONOLULU Restaurant Week, taking place Nov. 9 through 17, 2024.
Dive Into Twin Urchins Superette’s Enchanting Vintage Curios
Follow the call of the sea to Twin Urchins Superette’s curated selection of homewares and trinkets.
Fighting Eel Celebrates 20 Years with a New Store
Designer Lan Chung spills on what to expect from Fighting Eel’s newest O‘ahu location.
Afterthoughts: 8 Hawai‘i Businesses I Wish We Could Bring to the Mainland
Zippy’s just announced a second location in Las Vegas—but four years after this publication, Katrina’s eight picks are content to stay in the Islands.
Waiānuenue at Kapa‘akea to Transform the University Area of Mō‘ili‘ili
The new Waiānuenue project brings change to the neighborhood meant to better connect with the UH Mānoa community.
We’ve Got Seoul: The Korean Wave in Hawai‘i
From K-pop and K-dramas to food, beauty and more, all things Korean have exploded in popularity in Hawai‘i and beyond.
Drop, Baby, Drop With Pua Pepeiao Lei Earrings
Designed to hold fresh flowers, Pua Pepeiao’s reusable earrings let you create mini lei to wear every day.
A Look at How La Tour’s Poi Sourdough Came To Be
The brainchild of CEO Brandon Lam, La Tour Bakehouse’s poi sourdough represents the company’s since-day-one dedication to using local ingredients whenever possible.
