Tonkatsu Tamafuji // the best tonkatsu, my favorite restaurant
Side Street Inn // family style dishes, classic local dishes
Roy’s // my go-to for special occasions, chocolate souflfé is a must
Hau Tree // delicious breakfast & dinner w/ the perfect beach view
O’Kims // tasty korean fusion with a rotating menu
Sushi Muruyama // best omakase, wagyu musubi is a must
Pizza Mamo // perfectly crispy and chewy pizza

Shaloha Pita // Mediterranean classics & generous portion sizes
Chiang Mai // the go-to for thai takeout
Win Spuntino // humongous portion sizes with huge italian menu
Boston’s Pizza // specifically Kaimuki shop, solid pizza, huge slices
Hana No Sato // wide array of japanese bites that’ll hit the spot
Earls // tasty sandwiches that will have you addicted
Gina’s BBQ // mouth-watering korean takeout that never misses

Malama Hawaii Makers Market // Hawaii Kai, Waikiki, Haleiwa
Aloha Home Market // Kailua, Ala Moana
Honolulu Maker’s Market // Ala Moana
Ho’omau Market // Honolulu
Full Moon Market // Residence Inn Kapolei
Art + Flea // Kaka’ako

Sweet Enemy Clothing // streetwear and thrifted apparel
Matt Bruening Label // locally inspired goods designed in Hawaiʻi
Kamea Designs // handmade clothing for the whole family
Salvage Public // hawaiian sportswear inspired by our local culture
Lahaʻole Designs // Hawaiʻi lifestyle clothing and goods
Onepaʻa Hawaiʻi // ohana owned swim and family lifestyle shop

Kaulumaika // surface pattern designer + fabric shop
Tiara Koba Designs // graphic designer + online store
Paradise Patterns // pattern designer
Kinda Swell // group of creatives working with HI businesses
The Box Jelly // co-working space + events
Creative Mornings // gathering for creatives

Surf Shack Puzzles // 100% recycled board puzzles, family-owned
Ocean Paper // beautiful plastic-free watercolor sets
House of Mana Up // an accelerator that takes Hawaiʻi brands global
Wimini Hawaii // hand-printed clothing and accessories
Paiko Hawaii // locally-sourced plants, flowers and home goods
Island Boy Shop // high-quality products from local artists, artisans and makers

R Planet // online, free local delivery
Keep it Simple // Kaimuki
For Simple Sustainability // online
Protea Zero Waste Store // Kailua

Lanikai Pillboxes // beautiful hike best enjoyed at sunrise
Spitting Caves // scenic point where on the coast of the south side
Mānoa Falls // beginner trail surrounded by luscious greenery and an awesome waterfall