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5 Best Happy Hours in Honolulu

Whether it’s catching up with friends, unwinding with coworkers for pau hana or going on a date, these are my top picks for the best happy hours in Honolulu.

At Common Ground Kauaʻi, Dinner Starts in the Field

On Kauaʻi's North Shore, a 60-acre regenerative farm invites visitors to tour the agroforest, mix cocktails and sit down to a four-course dinner made almost entirely from what was harvested that morning.

Best Maui Restaurants - Editor's Picks

Maui's farm-to-table dining scene often rivals Oʻahu. Here are my current top 10 restaurants on Maui.

In Waikīkī, Asato's Flavor Lab Is a Primer on Local Sweets

Local scoop shop Asato's Waikiki launched Asato's Flavor Lab this year — an interactive, one-hour tasting menu featuring the shop's signature candies, sodas and shave ice. This reservation-only experience offers visitors an intimate peek into the culture of Hawaiʻi "small kid time" — the flavors locals grew up eating and still crave today.

Chinatown, Honolulu

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Honolulu Chinatown is one of the oldest Chinatowns in the U.S., full of lei stands, noodle factories, temples and produce markets.

Ko ʻOlina, Oʻahu

Ko ʻOlina, which means "Place of Joy" in Hawaiian, spans 642 acres along the leeward coast of Oʻahu, 17 miles west of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Sitting right up against the Waiʻanae Mountain Range, this long-time place of refuge gets ample sunshine and the best sunsets on the island.

The Return of Alan Wong's, One of Hawaiʻi's Most Celebrated Restaurants

James Beard Award-winning chef Alan Wong is bringing his iconic Honolulu restaurant back to life at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, opening March 25 for select guests and April 8 for the public.

Things to do in Hanapēpē, Kauaʻi

Hanapēpē is a town that has held tenaciously to its roots. It looks much as it did when Asian immigrant entrepreneurs developed it over a century ago. Filmmakers love this town — Disney's "Lilo & Stitch," for example, featured its historic buildings.

Best Affordable Eats on Kauaʻi

Just a few of our favorite spots for no frills local-style food that will go easy on your budget. These are the ones where you can show up in slippers and board shorts and grab something delicious for the beach.

Kauaʻi Farmers Markets

Farmers gather every day of the week except Sunday all over the island. They sell everything from produce to flowers, eggs, prepared foods, artisan crafts and more.

Best Kauaʻi Restaurants - Editor's Picks

Seeking out locally owned spots is usually the best way to go when looking for quality food and community connection. Here are my current favorite restaurants on the Garden Isle.

A Neighborhood Guide to Kailua, Oʻahu

Visit Kailua Town on Oʻahu for local art, boutiques, restaurants and more.

Nancy Silverton's Osteria Mozza Opens on Lānaʻi

On Nov. 1, 2025, acclaimed chef Nancy Silverton opened her first Osteria Mozza in Hawaiʻi at the beachfront Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi. The restaurant features the traditional Italian dishes Silverton is known for, with the addition of breakfast, introducing freshly baked pastries, sourdough waffles and the spicy Southern Italian dish Eggs in Purgatory.

Best Oʻahu Cafés - Editor’s Picks

Whether you are looking for a shakarato, li hing soda, honey-ginger latte or a gesha from Ethiopia Oʻahu has a cafe for that. Here are my favorites.

Our Favorite Oʻahu Juice Bars and Healthy Food Spots

Looking for something to eat and drink that's a bit healthier? Here are some of our favorite spots on O'ahu for fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, vegan food and healthy meals.

Oʻahu Winter Guide 2025: Featured Local Businesses

This season we feature three local businesses to travel outside of Waikīkī for.

Best Oʻahu Cocktails Bars — Editor's Picks

O'ahu has an exciting cocktail scene. From restaurants to speakeasies to hole-in-the wall bars, here are our favorites.

Hot Tables: Where Oʻahu Locals are Eating Now

Want to know where the locals are going out to eat on Oʻahu? Here are some of the hottest reservations in town.

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5 Best Happy Hours in Honolulu

At Common Ground Kauaʻi, Dinner Starts in the Field

Best Maui Restaurants - Editor's Picks

In Waikīkī, Asato's Flavor Lab Is a Primer on Local Sweets

Chinatown, Honolulu

Ko ʻOlina, Oʻahu

The Return of Alan Wong's, One of Hawaiʻi's Most Celebrated Restaurants

Things to do in Hanapēpē, Kauaʻi

Best Affordable Eats on Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi Farmers Markets

Best Kauaʻi Restaurants - Editor's Picks

A Neighborhood Guide to Kailua, Oʻahu

Nancy Silverton's Osteria Mozza Opens on Lānaʻi

Best Oʻahu Cafés - Editor’s Picks

Our Favorite Oʻahu Juice Bars and Healthy Food Spots

Oʻahu Winter Guide 2025: Featured Local Businesses

Best Oʻahu Cocktails Bars — Editor's Picks

Hot Tables: Where Oʻahu Locals are Eating Now

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