With more than 20 locations in the U.S., Sugar Factory American Brasserie is now serving its Instagrammable goblet drinks and extravagant desserts on Oʻahu. The chain opened on April 10 at Ala Moana Center, in the space vacated by Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks in the Hoʻokipa Terrace. Along with its extensive menu of burgers, […]
Spring is one of the best times to visit the Islands. The weather is a little cooler, the days are getting longer, and the crowds are typically smaller during this time of the year. Emily and I chat about some of our favorite things to do during Spring Break in Hawaiʻi. And, really, these are
Oʻahu is the most popular island with visitors of all the Hawaiian Islands—and there’s a reason why. OK, there are tons of reasons why. Known as the Gathering Place, Oʻahu is the third-largest of the Hawaiian Islands and home to about 1 million people—that’s over two-thirds of Hawaiʻi’s total population. In pre-COVID 2019, 60% of
For the most part, Ala Moana Center is getting back to normal. Its parking lots are no longer empty, shoppers—some visitors, others kamaʻāina (residents)—fill its once deserted open-air passageways. Most shops have once again reopened their doors and, for the most part, are back their normal hours of operation. A mix of locals and visitors can be
After being closed for nearly two months due to COVID-19, Ala Moana Center reopened to the public on May 15. I decided to wait a few weeks before making a return trip to the mall to grab a few pieces of clothing—I needed more boxer briefs—from Uniqlo. So, as I pull into the Mauka ʻEwa
The Hookipa Terrace restrooms located near GEN Korean BBQ House. Photo: Kayla Rivera It’s probably the most important question you can ask. For starters, there are six main bathrooms at Ala Moana Center (the ones inside retail shops don’t count). Center Court near Centerstage (the biggest) In Makai Market Food Court In The Lanai between
Photo: Courtesy of Flip Flop Makers Design your own slippers (or flip flops) at this family-owned business, which started in 2011 on Hawaii Island. (The business is now called Flip Flop Makers, but the Ala Moana store still bears the original name.) You can customize a pair with adornments—flowers, cute animals, jewels—to the straps, too. Kids will
The Mauka Ewa parking structure is your best bet at finding a stall. Photo: Courtesy of Ala Moana Center If you’re not picky about where you park, the newly constructed mega parking lot on the mauka (mountain-side) and Ewa (west-side) corner of the mall is a solid choice. There are roughly 4,500 spots here, which
The poke bar at Foodland Farms. Photo: Catherine Toth Foxa This next-level locally owned grocery store is packed with to-go foods, including Spam musubi, sandwiches, freshly made juices and smoothies, and a full hot bar with items like gandule quinoa and ulu (breadfruit) beef stew. A big draw are its poke bowls; you can choose
This week’s episode starts with Cat and Kevin talking about every foodie’s favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. From there, the duo discusses every consumer’s favorite holiday, Black Friday, and how it just isn’t as fun as it used to be anymore. Speaking of Black Friday, Cat, Kevin and Kayla Rivera, our art director, went to Ala Moana Center
The new Ewa Wing Expansion at Ala Moana Center. Photo: Courtesy of Ala Moana Center Our editorial team walked the entire 55-acre mall, which boasts more than 2 million square feet of retail space and is one of the Top 10 biggest malls in the U.S. (It’s currently still the largest outdoor mall in America.)
Ala Moana Center in Honolulu has long housed koi, a domesticated type of common carp, in its ponds since 1959, the year it opened. (It’s also the year Hawaii became a state.) And starting this month, you can help feed the koi in the mall’s Diamond Head and Ewa wings. The mall launched this daily
