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Parked at the intersection of Cooke and Halekauwila streets, kitty corner of Mother Waldron Playground, is SABROZON FRES...
10/10/2025

Parked at the intersection of Cooke and Halekauwila streets, kitty corner of Mother Waldron Playground, is SABROZON FRESH MEXICAN FOOD TRUCK, where you can find a medley of flavors from different regions in Mexico, with an emphasis on Sonoran cuisine.

Among their signature dishes is the Carne Asada Plate featuring grilled angus skirt steak marinated for 24 hours, and served with grilled onions, a fried jalapeno, guacamole, rice, beans (black or refried) and tortillas. Also on the menu are Sonora-style fajitas, Sabrozon nachos, carne asada fries, Mexican street tacos, birria tacaos, quesa birria tacos, baja tacos and more. They also offer daily specials, such as Taco Tuesdays, and catering.

Learn more in "Let's TACO 'Bout It" in our Fall issue. Pick up your copy or tap link in our bio.

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📍575 Cooke. St.

Since opening in 1999, Cedar Street Galleries has grown to become one of Hawai‘i’s biggest repositories of local art. Ow...
10/08/2025

Since opening in 1999, Cedar Street Galleries has grown to become one of Hawai‘i’s biggest repositories of local art.

Owner Michael Schnack estimates there are close to 100 artists on display at Cedar Street Galleries at any given time, with more than 5,000 additional pieces of art available between the main gallery, two storerooms, and an off-site storage locker.

Learn more in "Street Smarts" in our Fall issue. Pick up your copy or tap the link in our bio.

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📍 817 Cedar St.

Jason Walter, known online as jmaw, has published his 15th book, “Love Ain’t Neutral: a soul + FULL journey through the ...
10/06/2025

Jason Walter, known online as jmaw, has published his 15th book, “Love Ain’t Neutral: a soul + FULL journey through the seasons,” a poetry and essay collection written during almost 20 years he has lived and worked in Kaka‘ako.

The book “chronicles the quiet perseverance it takes to keep showing up — through depression, grief and the raw complexity of living,” as the cover explains. Despite the heavy sounding subject, the book is a positive expression of “hope, clarity and healing,” in part because Walter is not afraid to share his experience of dysthymia, persistent depressive disorder.

“Love Ain't Neutral” debuted as an Amazon Top 5 Bestseller in both motivational and inspirational poetry and Asian American Poetry.

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Sunny Kim of S.Kim Care specializes in holistic facials, working the skin inside out to achieve and maintain beautiful, ...
10/05/2025

Sunny Kim of S.Kim Care specializes in holistic facials, working the skin inside out to achieve and maintain beautiful, healthy and glowing skin. She also offers body treatments and add-ons, such as dermaplaning, LED light therapy, scalp massage, microcurrent and extractions.

She recommends her services to anyone, and says her clients range from teenagers dealing with hormonal acne, to working moms, and high-end clientele who work strenuous jobs.

Learn more in "Inside Out" in our Fall issue. Pick up your copy or tap the link in our bio.

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888 Kapi‘olani Blvd.

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Communication Sciences and Disorders program welco...
10/03/2025

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Communication Sciences and Disorders program welcomes patients of all ages to its University Health Partners of Hawai‘i Speech and Hearing Clinic in Kaka‘ako.

Located in the Gold Bond Building, UHPSHC is a faculty practice of JABSOM and offers a number of services, including speech-language therapy; SPEAK OUT!, an evidence-based treatment program to enable individuals ailing from Parkinson’s disease the ability to regain and retain their voice and speech; and cognitive-communication rehabilitation.

Learn more in "A Program That Gives Back" in our Fall issue. Pick up your copy or tap the link in our bio.

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📍677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 625

Located in the Kaka‘ako Commerce Center on Waimanu Street, VNTG (pronounced 'vintage') is a trendy furniture store and a...
10/01/2025

Located in the Kaka‘ako Commerce Center on Waimanu Street, VNTG (pronounced 'vintage') is a trendy furniture store and art gallery specializing in mid-century modern, vintage and contemporary design

The large, inviting space offers many surprises, including a new café, public events, a massage studio and more to come. Owners Alexandro and Jennifer Viriato are passionate about meeting a continuing desire for well-designed, sustainable, top-quality and durable furnishings for new and existing Hawai‘i homes and the many new apartments in Kaka‘ako.

Learn more in "Form and Function" in our Fall issue. Pick up your copy or tap the link in our bio.

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📍 875 Waimanu St.

With intricate patterns and vibrant colors, Noa Noa at Ward Centre showcases unique designs that reflect the Pacific and...
09/29/2025

With intricate patterns and vibrant colors, Noa Noa at Ward Centre showcases unique designs that reflect the Pacific and beyond.

What sets the company apart from other clothing shops is how its apparel is made. Noa Noa features tapa-inspired clothing created using the batik dyeing method.

“I started by basically using tapa designs in my designs, but then I’ve gone beyond that and used different geometrical designs and simply other designs that I like,” shares Noa Noa owner/fashion designer Joan Smoyer.

Learn more in "Prints Charming" in our Fall issue. Pick up your copy or tap link in our bio.

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📍1200 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 250

Fresh Picks ... Find locally-grown fruits, vegetables and flowers, as well as a variety of artisan foods and goods, at t...
09/27/2025

Fresh Picks ... Find locally-grown fruits, vegetables and flowers, as well as a variety of artisan foods and goods, at the Kaka‘ako Farmers Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at 919 Ala Moana Blvd.


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It’s getting hot in Kakaʻako — and we’re not just talking about the weather. At HEATED, the area’s bold new fitness stud...
09/27/2025

It’s getting hot in Kakaʻako — and we’re not just talking about the weather. At HEATED, the area’s bold new fitness studio, the temperature rises to 104 degrees, the playlists pulse with energy and the sweat keeps coming. It’s intense, and that’s exactly the point. This is where muscle meets music and your comfort zone goes up in flames.

Learn more in "Turn Up The Heat" in our fall issue. Pick up your copy or tap link in our bio.

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📍522 Keawe St.

Kainalu Poke isn’t trying to be trendy; it’s simply here to feed you like family. Opened in August 2023 by Kalani Iaea a...
09/24/2025

Kainalu Poke isn’t trying to be trendy; it’s simply here to feed you like family. Opened in August 2023 by Kalani Iaea and chef Victor Butay, the concept is rooted in community, culture, and their shared love for coffee, poke and pūpū.

For the duo, choosing Kaka‘ako wasn’t just about location. It was about rhythm. They took into account everything: square footage, foot traffic, parking, and the neighborhood’s evolving ecosystem of workers, students and regulars.

The food is generous, full-flavored and intentional. The Kainalu Bowl layers poke, rice or greens, with kalua pork, lomi salmon and a side. The Kala and Puunui bowls lean into hamachi and salmon, while the Friday-only Kanaka Plate is a full-on feast featuring lau lau, kālua pork, rice, lomi salmon, poi and a side.

Then there are the unexpected hits: purple sweet potato salad, an ‘ahi dip you’ll crave again and again, and seasoned pork belly that’s quickly become a fan favorite. Other popular items include taro chip poke, taro chip kālua pork, smoked meat and seasoned pork belly.

Dig in to "Hooked On Kainalu," our dining feature for Fall. Pick up your copy or tap the link in our bio.

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500 Ala Moana Blvd. (Waterfront Plaza)

Learn to dance while having fun and getting a workout at Aloha Ballroom Company.Read about it in "The Magic of Dance" in...
09/24/2025

Learn to dance while having fun and getting a workout at Aloha Ballroom Company.

Read about it in "The Magic of Dance" in our Fall issue. Pick up your copy or tap link in our bio.

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📍 770 Kapiolani Blvd.

Thirty-some years ago, Tom Choy caught the perfect wave.Choy isn’t a surfer, though, and the wave he caught wasn’t out a...
09/21/2025

Thirty-some years ago, Tom Choy caught the perfect wave.

Choy isn’t a surfer, though, and the wave he caught wasn’t out at Waikīkī or Pipeline. He’s the owner of AUDIO LAB in Kaka‘ako and his perfect wave was a sound wave, a pure and immersive swell of auditory bliss.

“You don’t have to have golden ears,” he says. “I tell you there are sound systems that can put you into almost a meditative state. You will lose yourself. Nothing else will pe*****te your ears or your mind. You’re going to be just locked in and engaged to the music. That’s really what this is all about to me.”

Learn more in "Auditory Euphoria" in our Fall issue. Pick up your copy or tap link in our bio.

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📍 320 Ward Ave.

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