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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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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  1. 1 Bar Leather ApronHonolulu · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 91
  2. 2 Pint + JiggerHonolulu Drink score, 85
  3. 3 Green Lady Cocktail RoomHonolulu Drink score, 71
  4. 4 8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & GrilleHonolulu · Chinese Drink score, 65
  5. 4 ElevenHonolulu Drink score, 65
  6. 4 EP BarHonolulu Drink score, 65
  7. 4 Hana Koa Brewing Co.Honolulu Drink score, 65
  8. 4 Hau TreeHonolulu Drink score, 65
  9. 4 HeydayHonolulu Drink score, 65
  10. 4 House Without A KeyHonolulu Drink score, 65

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Eat Score

The score comes from the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin star outweighs a listicle. When you sort by what's nearby, distance changes the order, never the score.

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    Drink Score

    The score comes from the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin star outweighs a listicle. When you sort by what's nearby, distance changes the order, never the score.

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      Stay Score

      Four fifths of the score is the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin Key outweighs a listicle. The last fifth is where it is: the ranked places to eat and things to do around it, and how safe the country is. When you sort by what's nearby, distance from you changes the order, never the score.

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        Do Score

        The score comes from the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin star outweighs a listicle. When you sort by what's nearby, distance changes the order, never the score.

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          Best Place Score

          The Best Place Score rates the area around a point, not any one place. The places are 60% of it: the best of what's within reach, weighed by distance. The setting is the other 40%: how life goes in that country (how people rate their own lives, how long and how well they live, how safe they are) and what it's like right there (the air, and the weather). If the score looks low, we probably haven't found enough critics out here yet.