Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 25–May 1, 2024Celebrate Lei Day and Independent Bookstore Day, eat loads of Spam and learn more about electric vehicles in Hawai‘i.
SustainabilityExplore the World’s Largest Native Hawaiian Plant Collection Online Andrea Lee, Celebrate Earth Month and learn about native Hawaiian plants in Bishop Museum’s impressive Plants of Hawai‘i collection.
AfterthoughtsLucky We Live Hawai‘i Katrina Valcourt, There are so many ways to take advantage of living here, beyond the beach.
HistoryA Must-Visit for History Buffs: The Hawaiian Historical Society Diane Seo, The Hawaiian Historical Society has amassed a rare collection of photos and publications that document Hawai‘i’s rich past, and it’s all accessible to the public.
Food & Drink EventsAll the Food Coming to the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Fisherman’s Wharf Frolic Hawai‘i, The largest gathering of Latin food is serving up all kinds of arepas, ceviches, elote, empanadas and more on Sunday, May 5.
StyleApril Finds: What’s New and What’s In Brie Thalmann, From hand-built ceramic lei vases to sewing classes taught by fashion designer Kini Zamora, this month’s style picks are giving spring feels.
SustainabilityOur 5 Favorite Hawai‘i Shops for Eco-Friendly and Zero-Waste Products Brie Thalmann, From Kaimukī to Kailua, these are the best spots for scoring sustainable lifestyle, personal care and household items.
Frolic’s PicksEarthing: What It’s Like to Volunteer at a Fishpond Sarah Burchard, In Hale‘iwa and He‘eia, volunteers are helping to rebuild ancient fishponds.
What’s NewAffordable Splurge: Korea Garden’s $25 Lunch Specials Lynne Tsutsuki, Lunch at O‘ahu’s newest Korean restaurant offers a serious deal of stone pot rice, entrée, bubbling soup and banchan.
Eat LocalRemember When Our Moms Used the Same Island Cookbooks Stacey Makiya, Reprising a classic: Favorite Island Cookery books are still the go-to for dishes that are part of nostalgic local family traditions.
RestaurantsThe Ultimate Guide to Chinese Food HONOLULU Magazine TeamWelcome to our new Chinese food scene: Once dominated by Cantonese restaurants, it’s now a mix of regional culinary styles as diverse as China.
Frolic’s PicksAt Wu Wei Chong Qing Cuisine, a World of Street Food Noodles Maddy Chow, The most exciting noodle shop you’ve never heard of.