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Ultimate Guide to O‘ahu’s Best Musubi Shops
Editor’s Note: Add two new musubi specialists from Japan to Thomas Obungen’s list, originally published in the fall of 2022: Omusubi Fujimaru inside Waikīkī’s Mitsuwa Marketplace, with luxe toppings including wagyu, butterfish and scallops; and Nana Musubi, which returned to its old spot in the new Stix Asia food hall in January 2023 (yes, they still have tonjiru pork miso soup). Sadly, three musubi shops on the original list have since closed; another is relocating and will reopen this summer.
Bringing home the gold: KHON2 wins EMMY Award
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Congratulations to Gina Mangieri for taking home the EMMY in the Continuing Coverage category with her special “Covering the nation’s deadliest wildfire in a century!” The 2024 Regional EMMY Awards are in full swing and multiple KHON2 nominees traveled to the Bay Area to be recognized for their hard work and dedication. […]
Pat Sajak's Big Acting Gig After “Wheel of Fortune” Retirement Will Raise Money for Local Hawaii Theatre (Exclusive)
Gregory D. Dunn, President and CEO of Hawaii Theatre Center, tells PEOPLE about how Sajak "generously donates his time and talents to raise money" for the program
Upcoming art show, night market spotlights next generation of Native Hawaiian artists
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Waiwai Collective announces its first-ever Kanaka Art Show & Night Market, which will debut on Friday in Kaneohe. The event spotlights the next generation of Kanaka artists. The artists included are: Koloikeao Anthony of Poi Dawgs, Leah Mahealani Dakroub of Mahea Leah, Micheal Vossen - Shots...
Butcher Bar Now Open in Waikiki
HONOLULU (Island News) The Butcher Bar in Waikiki is a new venue showcasing the dry aged meats provided at its sister restaurant, Aloha Steakhouse. The managment team of The Butcher Bar and Aloha Steakhouse, Kenny Shizawa, Sales and Operations Manager, Chaney Kohashi, General Manager and Chef Corey Janiss were on Good Morning Hawaii to talk about the new venue.
Miss Hawaii 2023, Star Dahl-Thurston Shares Lessons Learned and Her Future When Reign Ends
HONOLULU (Island News) Miss Hawaii 2023, Star Dahl-Thurston shares what she has learned during her reign and what the future holds for her on Good Morning Hawaii, Sunday. Star Dahl-Thurston talks about the highlight from Miss America and says, "The highlight from Miss America is the women I met there, who will be my friends forever. I am planning a trip for one of their birthdays in the fall after we have all given up our crowns.
Work of late artist Akihiko Izukura featured at Fishcake Gallery in Honolulu
Late Japanese textile artist Akihiko Izukura is being featured in a trunk show at the Fishcake Gallery in Honolulu. The trunk show is being held by Remnant & Co. and will be happening from June 13 to July 6. Kyoto filmmaker Kazuki Fujimoto, and Mika Ichikawa of Remnant & Co.,...
This New Hidden Botanical Shop in Kaka‘ako Is Brimming with Cool Plants
The petite 300-square-foot space that Plant Bar occupies in Kaka‘ako is a far cry from the scale of its first iteration. But that’s very much by design. Owners David and Krystal Carman originally opened the shop in Arizona, where it thrived for several years thanks in part to its expansive event-focused space used for large-scale workshops. Then, of course, COVID brought public gatherings to a screeching halt, which spurred a move to O‘ahu to be closer to Krystal’s family.
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