Local press Honolulu Magazine
Your Insider Guide to the Mid-Autumn Festival and Parade
Celebrate the harvest season, eat mooncakes and gaze at the moon in Chinatown on Saturday, Sept. 19.at Honolulu Magazine
Laura Dornbush
The Honolulu Edition
Thursday, September 10
Local press Hawaiʻi Magazine
Supporting our ʻOhana on Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi
Hurricane Lowell brought fierce winds, heavy rain and dangerous surf to Hawaiʻi on Monday night, with Kauaʻi and Niʻihau seeing the most severe impacts. By Tuesday morning, the hurricane had moved west of the Islands, leaving widespread…at Hawaiʻi Magazine
Grace Maeda
Local press Hawaiʻi Magazine
The 5 Best Breakfast and Brunch Spots on Oʻahu in 2026
In recent years, Oʻahu’s brunch scene has taken off, with dozens of local restaurants dishing up creative takes on traditional breakfast fare, from lilikoʻi pancakes to specialty loco moco—all paired with a POG mimosa. Of course, there are…at Hawaiʻi Magazine
HAWAII Magazine Staff
Making waves
- Up 53 O'Kims Korean KitchenHonolulu Eat score, 72
Wednesday, September 9
Local press Honolulu Magazine
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 10–16, 2026
Celebrate Aloha Festivals in West O‘ahu, admire aluminum can masterpieces, taste taro varieties, rock out to a show with Alanis Morissette tunes and more.at Honolulu Magazine
Laura Dornbush
Local press Hawaiʻi Magazine
A Taste of the North Shore
With its ocean views, impeccable service and rich history, The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay is a one-of-a-kind destination on the island’s North Shore, and year after year, generations of guests return to the property. Formerly known as…at Hawaiʻi Magazine
Grace Maeda
Tuesday, September 8
Local press Hawaiʻi Magazine
Voices of the Forest
This story was originally published in our SUMMER Digital issue, which you can view here. On the boggy slopes of windward Haleakalā, a mist-weighted wind bends the canopy of ‘ōhi‘a lehua and kōlea toward the forest floor. Calls of…at Hawaiʻi Magazine
Serene Gunnison
Honolulu’s Best 100
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- 1 La MerHonolulu · Island French Eat score, 90
- 1 MugenHonolulu · Seasonal Japanese Eat score, 90
- 3 FêteHonolulu Eat score, 86
- 3 MāzeHonolulu · Japanese Eat score, 86
- 3 Pipeline Bakeshop & CreameryHonolulu · Hawaiian Bakery Eat score, 86
- 6 Mud Hen WaterHonolulu · Hawaiian Wine Bar Eat score, 85
- 7 Mille FeteHonolulu · Bakery Eat score, 84
- 8 The Local General StoreHonolulu · Hawaiian Eat score, 83
- 9 Helena's Hawaiian FoodHonolulu · Traditional Hawaiian Eat score, 82
- 9 Morning Glass Coffee + CaféHonolulu Eat score, 82
The full 100 → 185 ranked
- 1 Bar Leather ApronHonolulu · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 91
- 2 Pint + JiggerHonolulu Drink score, 85
- 3 Green Lady Cocktail RoomHonolulu Drink score, 71
- 4 8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & GrilleHonolulu · Chinese Drink score, 65
- 4 ElevenHonolulu Drink score, 65
- 4 EP BarHonolulu Drink score, 65
- 4 Hana Koa Brewing Co.Honolulu Drink score, 65
- 4 Hau TreeHonolulu Drink score, 65
- 4 HeydayHonolulu Drink score, 65
- 4 House Without A KeyHonolulu Drink score, 65
The full 100 → 16 ranked
- 1 HalekulaniHonolulu Stay score, 88
- 2 ESPACIO The Jewel of WaikikiHonolulu Stay score, 86
- 2 The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki BeachHonolulu Stay score, 86
- 4 Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko OlinaKapolei Stay score, 82
- 5 The Kahala Hotel & ResortHonolulu Stay score, 81
- 6 Moana Surfrider, Waikiki BeachHonolulu Stay score, 73
- 6 Shoreline HotelHonolulu Stay score, 73
- 6 Surfjack Hotel & Swim ClubHonolulu Stay score, 73
- 6 The Laylow WaikikiHonolulu Stay score, 73
- 6 The Royal HawaiianHonolulu Stay score, 73
The full 100 → 13 ranked
- 1 SpaHalekulaniHonolulu Do score, 94
- 2 Naupaka Spa & Wellness Centre at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko OlinaKapolei Do score, 86
- 3 Lanikai BeachHonolulu Do score, 81
- 3 Waimanalo BeachWaimanalo Beach Do score, 81
The full 100 → 4 ranked
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