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7 New Spots in South Maui to Check Out
Ashley Probst
The Honolulu Edition
Wednesday, October 14
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Where to Find Spoopy Halloween Treats on O‘ahu
From pumpkin pastries to creepy cakes to diabolical donuts, there are plenty of tricksy treats to be had this Halloween season.at Honolulu Magazine
Andrea Lee
Local press Honolulu Magazine
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 15–21, 2026
See WWE superstars, sample brand-new bites, learn about space, explore Queen Emma Summer Palace and more.at Honolulu Magazine
Laura Dornbush
Local press Hawaiʻi Magazine
The Legend of ʻUlu in Hawaiʻi
*This story was originally published on March 20, 2025. Before sunrise one morning, on Hawai‘i Island, a man named ‘Ulu prayed to the gods for help and guidance. His son was dying and his village was starving. Later that day, ‘Ulu told his…at Hawaiʻi Magazine
Sarah Burchard
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Taste of Greece
This light and refreshing veggie pasta salad will remind you of a Greek Salad: full of cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and feta cheese. If you are a fan of Greek olives, add pitted ones to give the salad a more salty, briny tang.…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
None · Crave
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The sweet life
It’s National Dessert Day, and we can’t think of a sweeter reason to treat yourself. From picture-perfect pastries to over-the-top frozen treats, these local spots are serving up plenty of ways to celebrate. Today, dessert definitely comes…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Cassidy Apo · Crave
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Bringing the chill
When it comes to cooling off on a hot day, Hawaii has shave ice, but over on the East Coast, another frozen treat is just as popular. If you haven’t tried Italian ice, Irresistible Ice is bringing a little taste of the East Coast to Oahu,…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Cassidy Apo · Crave
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Finding flavor in overlooked ingredients
In Mindful Cooking: Simple Recipes for Nurturing Body and Soul: A Plant-Based Cookbook (Random House, 2026), chef Eric Ripert recalls that when he met with Gyeho Sunim, the chief abbess of the Jingwansa Temple in Seoul, South Korea, she…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
New York Times · Crave
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This meatless meal is fast and filling
Roasted mushrooms, sweet potatoes and poblano chiles become a comforting vegetarian burrito filling in just 30 minutes. The meaty mushrooms and hearty potatoes give it substance, while roasted poblanos impart subtle smoky notes and mild…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
New York Times · Crave
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Quick bites
Sip Pink, Give BackHilton Waikoloa Village (69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive) is raising a glass to Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the return of Rosé & Ravioli at Nui Italian. Throughout October, guests can enjoy a specialty three-course…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
None · Crave
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A spooky good time at this festive speakeasy
Yours Truly at AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu has transformed its speakeasy into the Dead Letter Office, which will be available until the end of the month. The space had previously been a curio shop designed to look like a post office and…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Jocelyn Lansangan · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hooked on seafood
October is National Seafood Month, and October’s no better way to celebrate than with these ocean gems. The Finest Catch If you’re looking for a date night spot with exquisite seafood offerings, Mugen Waikiki (2452 Kalakaua Ave.) is an…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Cassidy Apo · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Oahu dining itinerary
Looking to show your out-of-town friends around the island? No matter what they’re craving, there’s something for every appetite. Here are my favorite spots and what I’d order.ROLLIN' ROLLS CAFERollin’ Rolls Cafe is perfect for a quick…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Cassidy Apo · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Weeknight curry in a hurry
These lively, piquant stir-fried noodles embody the easy spirit of pantry-led weeknight cooking. Store-bought Thai red curry paste is a versatile and time-saving flavor shortcut; here it is used as a punchy seasoning for chubby udon,…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
New York Times · Crave
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A savory taste of West African cuisine
A deeply satisfying soup with a rich medley of textures, ebbeh is meant to nourish — every spoonful a delicate, nuanced harmony of savory, sour and spicy. Sometimes called ebeh or yebeh, the soup is served year-round across the Atlantic…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
New York Times · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Bitter never tasted better
You bitter melon haters are missing out on a great vegetable. New friend Amy from Hilo shared that this is one way she enjoys her favorite vegetable (technically, it is a fruit). She cuts it up and blanches it in water to get it a bit…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Lynette Lo Tom · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Bringing the chill
When it comes to cooling off on a hot day, Hawaii has shave ice, but over on the East Coast, another frozen treat is just as popular. If you haven’t tried Italian ice, Irresistible Ice is bringing a little taste of the East Coast to Oahu,…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Cassidy Apo · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Taste of Greece
This light and refreshing veggie pasta salad will remind you of a Greek Salad: full of cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and feta cheese. If you are a fan of Greek olives, add pitted ones to give the salad a more salty, briny tang.…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
None · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The sweet life
It’s National Dessert Day, and we can’t think of a sweeter reason to treat yourself. From picture-perfect pastries to over-the-top frozen treats, these local spots are serving up plenty of ways to celebrate. Today, dessert definitely comes…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Cassidy Apo · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Finding flavor in overlooked ingredients
In Mindful Cooking: Simple Recipes for Nurturing Body and Soul: A Plant-Based Cookbook (Random House, 2026), chef Eric Ripert recalls that when he met with Gyeho Sunim, the chief abbess of the Jingwansa Temple in Seoul, South Korea, she…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
New York Times · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
This meatless meal is fast and filling
Roasted mushrooms, sweet potatoes and poblano chiles become a comforting vegetarian burrito filling in just 30 minutes. The meaty mushrooms and hearty potatoes give it substance, while roasted poblanos impart subtle smoky notes and mild…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
New York Times · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Quick bites
Sip Pink, Give BackHilton Waikoloa Village (69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive) is raising a glass to Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the return of Rosé & Ravioli at Nui Italian. Throughout October, guests can enjoy a specialty three-course…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
None · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
A spooky good time at this festive speakeasy
Yours Truly at AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu has transformed its speakeasy into the Dead Letter Office, which will be available until the end of the month. The space had previously been a curio shop designed to look like a post office and…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Jocelyn Lansangan · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hooked on seafood
October is National Seafood Month, and October’s no better way to celebrate than with these ocean gems. The Finest Catch If you’re looking for a date night spot with exquisite seafood offerings, Mugen Waikiki (2452 Kalakaua Ave.) is an…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Cassidy Apo · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Weeknight curry in a hurry
These lively, piquant stir-fried noodles embody the easy spirit of pantry-led weeknight cooking. Store-bought Thai red curry paste is a versatile and time-saving flavor shortcut; here it is used as a punchy seasoning for chubby udon,…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
New York Times · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Bitter never tasted better
You bitter melon haters are missing out on a great vegetable. New friend Amy from Hilo shared that this is one way she enjoys her favorite vegetable (technically, it is a fruit). She cuts it up and blanches it in water to get it a bit…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Lynette Lo Tom · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Oahu dining itinerary
Looking to show your out-of-town friends around the island? No matter what they’re craving, there’s something for every appetite. Here are my favorite spots and what I’d order.ROLLIN' ROLLS CAFERollin’ Rolls Cafe is perfect for a quick…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Cassidy Apo · Crave
Local press Honolulu Star-Advertiser
A savory taste of West African cuisine
A deeply satisfying soup with a rich medley of textures, ebbeh is meant to nourish — every spoonful a delicate, nuanced harmony of savory, sour and spicy. Sometimes called ebeh or yebeh, the soup is served year-round across the Atlantic…Crave at Honolulu Star-Advertiser
New York Times · Crave
Tuesday, October 13
Local press Honolulu Magazine
Building Places Where Hawai‘i Gathers
(Partner Content) Michael Young, president and CEO of Albert C. Kobayashi Inc., tackles housing and education projects for Hawai‘i’s future.at Honolulu Magazine
HONOLULU Branded Content Team
Local press Honolulu Magazine
At Buns Gone Wong, Crispy Wagyu Burgers Start at $7
I had been meaning to try the wagyu smash burgers at Buns Gone Wong for a while. The Instagram posts looked fantastic. But more than that, the price tugged at my Chinese heartstrings. A quarter-pound wagyu cheeseburger for $7? By…at Honolulu Magazine
Mari Taketa
Local press Honolulu Magazine
Second Annual Celebrating Wāhine: 37 Remarkable Women Who Inspire Hawai‘i
Photo gallery: HONOLULU Magazine brings the community together to honor women shaping Hawai‘i’s future.at Honolulu Magazine
HONOLULU Branded Content Team
Local press Hawaiʻi Magazine
The 5 Best Traditional Hawaiian Restaurants on Oʻahu in 2026
The best Hawaiian restaurants know how to prepare succulent kālua pig, creamy haupia and, of course, poi. READ MORE: What’s in a Hawaiian Plate, Anyway? If you’re craving traditional Hawaiian food, these are the restaurants on Oʻahu that…at Hawaiʻi Magazine
HAWAII Magazine Staff
Monday, October 12
Local press Hawaiʻi Magazine
10 Hawaiʻi Museums to Visit on Your Next Trip to the Islands
*This story was originally published on Jan. 17, 2023. The Islands are home to a diverse collection of museums, vibrant galleries and important memorials where locals and travelers alike can see artifacts from early Polynesian settlers and…at Hawaiʻi Magazine
Grace Maeda
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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