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Award-winning food and travel series stops in Hawaiʻi

Award-winning food and travel series stops in Hawaiʻi

Chef Mark “Gooch” Noguchi, co-founder of nonprofit Chef Hui; pro surfer Nathan Florence; and Haleʻiwa-based musician Jack Johnson, who also runs the Kōkua Learning Farm through Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation; among others, showcased Hawaiʻi cuisine, culture and community on Huckberry’s series, “DIRT,” hosted by Josh Rosen. The episode, which culminates with a meal at the North Shore learning farm, dropped on May 28 and has garnered thousands of views already.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJune 11, 2026

Biryani King serves Punjabi-style soul food

Biryani King serves Punjabi-style soul food

The eatery, which recently opened on Sheridan Street, offers a casual cafeteria-style dining experience in which customers can create their own one- or two-choice plates with options like butter chicken, meat biryani, samosas and more.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 10, 2026

Choco leʻa launches summer specials

Choco leʻa launches summer specials

The Mānoa dessert shop is offering its Hokkaido-style soft serve and popular iced chocolate drink with cold brew coffee on a regular basis for the next few months. The latter is a collaboration with Morning Glass Coffee.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 10, 2026

Hamada: My favorite things

Hamada: My favorite things

There have been plenty of heavy topics to write about in recent weeks, so for this week, let's have fun. Martinis, anyone?

Rick HamadaJune 10, 2026

Sacred Hauntings at Pūowaina

Sacred Hauntings at Pūowaina

Pūowaina — Punchbowl Crater — holds tremendous energy after centuries of profound human activities. In ancient times, it housed a heiau puhi kanaka, a fire temple involving human sacrifice. Now it is home to the National Memorial Cemetery for America's war dead. In between those eras, it has housed canons and Easter services, a firing range and sledding slopes. Some say it houses spirits as well, who make themselves known even in broad daylight.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiJune 10, 2026

Former director of Smithsonian National Zoological Park selected to lead Honolulu Zoo

Former director of Smithsonian National Zoological Park selected to lead Honolulu Zoo

John Berry, who started in his new role as Zoo Director on Tuesday, has held several senior leadership positions in the federal government and also brings experience in conservation, having previously served as the director of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and director of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park.

Stephanie SalmonsJune 10, 2026

Hawai‘i's love affair with Botswana — and why it ended

Hawai‘i's love affair with Botswana — and why it ended

For most Mainland United States locations, the antipode — the place on the directly opposite side of the globe — falls right in the middle of an ocean. For Hawai‘i, the antipode is in Africa. That realization was the beginning of a 1960s relationship between Hawai‘i and Botswana as that nation gained independence. Hawai‘i Governor John A. Burns was America's official representative at the independence ceremonies.

Perry ArrasmithJune 10, 2026

King Kamehameha Day, High Watah and hula: your guide to the weekend

King Kamehameha Day, High Watah and hula: your guide to the weekend

Ready to plan the weekend? Don’t miss contests for mele, hula and mango recipes. There will be King Kamehameha Day celebrations, a Mele Conference & Hula Festival and the opening late-night event for Limelight Hawaiʻi, which will feature performances from High Watah and Three Plus.

Katie HellandJune 10, 2026

The Corndog Company of Hawaiʻi offers savory, hand-dipped treats

The Corndog Company of Hawaiʻi offers savory, hand-dipped treats

The Kahuku-based business now pops up at events across Oʻahu. It’s most known for its Epic dog — a one-fourth pound all-beef corndog — that’s coated in sweet and savory, golden-brown batter. The business will be popping up at the Haleʻiwa Arts Festival on June 13 and 14.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 10, 2026

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