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HONOLULU Magazine’s marketplace returns to Ward Centre this weekend with 35+ local brands, limited-edition tote bags for early visitors, and exclusive discounts. The two-day event showcases Oahu’s diverse maker community in Kakaʻako’s heart.
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DFS Hawaii closed its flagship Waikiki Galleria and airport locations in January, eliminating 183 jobs and leaving a 140,000-square-foot retail void on Kalakaua Avenue. The closure of the 30-year duty-free retail anchor reflects shifting tourist spending patterns and raises questions about Waikiki’s retail future.
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Celebrity chef Alan Wong returns to Honolulu fine dining with a new restaurant at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, opening 2026. The Hawaii Regional Cuisine pioneer will blend signature dishes with new creations showcasing local farmers and producers.
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Chick-fil-A’s largest-ever Hawaii location opened April 2 on Kapiolani Boulevard, drawing block-long lines and marking another step in the corridor’s dining evolution. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant seats 120 and represents significant investment in Honolulu’s changing food landscape.
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Liliha Bakery opens its sixth Oahu location at Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing legendary Coco Puffs and local-style comfort food directly to the island’s busiest tourist corridor. The expansion marks a significant shift for the 73-year-old local institution.
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Honolulu City Council considers expanding Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone to reduce crime and boost business in downtown. Bill 48 would create a six-block car-free corridor but faces mixed reactions from local merchants.
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James Beard winner Alan Wong returns to Honolulu’s restaurant scene as consulting chef at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort, replacing Hoku’s with Hawaii Regional Cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients. The legendary chef closed his King Street restaurant in 2020 after 25 years.
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The food hall at The Park on Ke’eaumoku has quickly become Midtown Honolulu’s newest community gathering spot. Featuring four distinct vendors offering everything from elevated Korean-Hawaiian fusion to authentic Mexican street food, the space serves the neighborhood’s growing residential population.
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The Honolulu City Council is considering Bill 48 to expand Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone, aiming to reduce crime and boost economic activity in downtown’s struggling corridors. The proposal faces logistical challenges but has garnered support from business owners seeking safer, more vibrant streets.
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HONOLULU Magazine transforms Ward Centre’s former Roger Dunn space into a weekend marketplace featuring 40+ local vendors, from gourmet food makers to sustainable artisans. The pop-up showcases Hawaii’s growing maker economy with exclusive products and live demonstrations through Sunday.
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