101 Things To Do in Hawai‘i

Drift Through ChinatownO‘ahu

A hub for the art scene, local nightlife and of course, Chinese fare, CHINATOWN offers a taste of a city built on a multicultural foundation. Catch the action at O‘AHU MARKET, known for the best sashimi (raw fish) in town, where you’re likely to see chefs from local restaurants bickering for choice fish, meats and produce. Or stop in a Chinese bakery and grab dim sum for lunch.

MAUNAKEA STREET is a good place to wander, boasting medicinal herb shops, lei shops, bakeries and stores full of eclectic wares. Many shops also set up street-side stands with fresh fruit and vegetables.

Located within 15 blocks in downtown Honolulu, Chinatown also is home to some 30 galleries; HAWAII THEATRE CENTER, a beautifully renovated 1922 performing-arts jewel; nearby HAWAI‘I STATE ART MUSEUM; as well as coffee houses, bars, restaurants and live-music venues.

This bustling theatre and market district also boasts a hip scene after dark with its abundance of offbeat EATERIES, WATERING HOTELS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES.

LUCKY BELLY is a trendy lunch and dinner locale. popular among locals, its gourmet ramen bowls and small

plates will surely satisfy your stomach! Featured on CNN’S ANTHONY BOURDAIN: PARTS UNKNOWN, THE PIG AND THE LADY went from pop-up to award-winning at a fast pace. The Vietnamese, French and local menu has diners heading back for seconds. Don’t forget to get dessert! GRONDIN: FRENCH-LATIN KITCHEN, also is riding on the coattails of fusion fare’s success. The menu boasts internationally influenced lunch and dinner eats with zippy wine specials for epicureans. LIVESTOCK TAVERN, another newer establishment, and a quick favorite—thrives on a seasonally rotating, modern menu of meaty mains, creative sides, wine and killer spirits. SQUARE BARRELS pleases lovers of burgers and beer, while SCRATCH KITCHEN & BAKE SHOP whips out a simple, rustic and approachable, gluten-friendly menu. Don’t skip this one for breakfast or lunch! popular boutique finds include ROBERTA OAKS for men and women, HOUND+QUAIL for hip collectors, CAKE ENVY GOURMET CHEESECAKES for foodies, F.A.B. FINE ASS BRAND CHOCOLATES for gourmands, and SENIA for those who want to try the menu at a restaurant that’s redefining the culinary scene here in Honolulu.

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