Honolulu Festival begins this weekend. We're giving away tix to its food-filled Friendship Gala!

posted by: Derek Paiva on Thu Mar 11, 2010 at 02:23 PM The Honolulu Festival is one of Hawaii's signature multicultural celebrations. Free events featuring the music, art, dance, food and culture of Hawaii and its Pacific Rim neighbors happen in and around Waikiki this weekend. We're giving away tickets to the fest's gala foodie event here.  More

UPDATE: "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" Hawaii episode to air April 5. Here's the final restaurant rundown.

posted by: Derek Paiva on Fri Mar 05, 2010 at 11:59 AM We were the first to reveal the April 5 premiere date for the Hawaii-filmed episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Now, here are the eateries that made the popular Food Network series final cut, and what each had to do to get Guy Fieri and Co. through the door.  More

Hawaii goes to San Francisco in March. Free trips! Live Hawaii music!

posted by: Derek Paiva on Thu Mar 04, 2010 at 02:45 PM Live in the San Francisco area? You'll get to experience a taste of the Islands right in your backyard in March with a series of events showcasing the music, dance, food and culture of Hawaii. Stop by and you could also win free vacations on Maui or Kauai.  More

Hawaii episode of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to air April 5

posted by: John Heckathorn on Fri Feb 26, 2010 at 04:35 PM HawaiiMagazine.com readers have e-mailed, asking when they'll be able to see the Hawaii-filmed episode of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We've finally got the premiere date for Guy Fieri's Oahu dining adventures.  More

Honolulu Academy of Arts' “ARTafterDARK” returns this week for seventh year

posted by: Derek Paiva on Wed Feb 24, 2010 at 03:12 PM The Honolulu Academy of Arts' ever-popular ARTafterDARK evening events return on Friday for a seventh year of post-sunset art exploration, noshing, imbibing and entertainment. It's one of our favorite Hawaii fests.  More

VIDEO: Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Visits Hawaii’s Ma‘o Organic Farm

posted by: John Heckathorn on Mon Feb 22, 2010 at 11:57 AM We recently accompanied superchef Nobu Matsuhisa on a visit to Ma‘o Organic Farm (Motto: No panic, go organic) in Oahu’s Lualualei Valley, nestled amid the Waianae Mountains. Check out a video of our visit.  More

Honolulu celebrates Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday tonight. Here's where to go.

posted by: Sherie Char on Tue Feb 16, 2010 at 11:21 AM Hawaii is miles away from New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro. But that doesn't mean we don't celebrate Mardi Gras on Feb. 16. Here's a list of tonight's Honolulu's Fat Tuesday street carnivals and celebrations.  More

How to make Hawaii-style "pulehu" steak. A recipe.

posted by: John Heckathorn on Thu Feb 11, 2010 at 01:33 PM HAWAII Magazine reader Lucky Thompson e-mailed us with a question about a favorite Hawaii method of grilling food."Pulehu"-style cooking actually means "broil over a fire" in Hawaiian. Here's a tasty seasoning blend for cooking meats pulehu style.  More

Spam-a-rama! Waikiki Spam Jam sets festival date for 2010.

posted by: Sherie Char on Wed Feb 10, 2010 at 12:15 PM HAWAII Magazine reader Lisa E. Weaver wants to know when the 2010 Waikiki Spam Jam will be held. The good news? Organizers have just announced an April date for the 8th annual celebration of Hawaii's favorite pink canned luncheon meat.   More

Chinese New Year celebrations fill Honolulu's Chinatown district this weekend

posted by: Sherie Char on Thu Feb 04, 2010 at 07:04 AM Welcome to the Year of the Tiger! Chinese New Year officially begins Feb. 14, but Honolulu's Chinatown arts district gets a head start on its celebrations this weekend. Here's where the food, firecrackers and lion and dragon dances will be.   More