A night in Kaka'ako is always a fun place to explore, and just be entertained!…read more The Honolulu Night Market at Our Kaka'ako is indeed a fabulous adventure into the biggest street/block party filled to the brim with all things local...food, retail and culture. I've been to so many and each and every one is very unique where you can find either fashion runway stage, live street art, or even a dance night in the barn. I just love the vibe SALT and surrounding Our Kaka'ako brings with the vibrant art we're so blessed to have and this particular night (November 19th) there was actually much more shopping just perfect for the holidays and the party went further down to Ya-ya's. Tonight I was fortunate to have gone after work so I kept it short but found some awesome treats. Some straw toppers to add to my holiday gift giving and some cheesecake cups (OG, Strawberry and Cookie Butter) of course I got one of each to share...ate the Strawberry which of course omg was yummy!! Not too sweet as the Strawberries was just perfect as I tried to get an even scoop of it all in every bite. Walked further down and honestly wasn't in the mood to wait too long for anything found something that would just exactly work for me. Ya-Ya's Chophouse & Seafood and tonight they had two items - Steak Kebabs - Fat Fried Rice with TAB (aka Thick Ass Bacon lol!) I seriously wanted the fried rice but thought that the Steak Kebabs was more sensible for me personally and it came with two kebabs each fully loaded with steak, mushrooms, peppers and onions with a huge scoop of rice! So many options I really was considering including Henna from Henna Happens, Birria Tacos from Dolce Vita, Corn from Corn Onoz Hawaii but though there's always a next time yes!?! I remember pre-pandemic Yelp had a booth here and hoping as things return to normalcy that we'll see it back again one day (hint hint!) Absolutely love this Honolulu Night Market as it offers so many cultural coolness that you can't find anywhere else! Thank you!

There were only about 4-5 food trucks when I visited, and it felt small. Around 6 PM, the area had…read morevery few people. There was some live music, but it seemed more like a quick stop for tourists rather than a real night market. I didn't try any food because the atmosphere wasn't appealing, so I left quickly.

This was an interesting little maze of stalls selling wooden tikis, this, jewelry, aloha shirts and…read moredresses, and whatever other Hawaiian souvenirs and tchatkis you might want. It's a bit of a cross between a flea market and a Chinatown. The prices will get lower and some vendors will wheel and deal if you walk away. I bought a carved coconut tiki mug that started out at $25--my hesitation brought the price down to $15. Dog bandanas went from $15 each this $10 each. You get the picture. If it's fun to look around and bargain, but be aware that we saw similar items at the ABC convenience stores (on every corner--like a circle k but much nicer) for, in some cases, a lower price. Still, is kind of fun to go

Stumbled upon this market as it is down a side alley. This isn't really worth the trip off the…read moremain streets. Most of the vendors I noticed were selling the exact same merchandise so I'm really not sure the whole market is owned by the same person or they are separate. Alot of the merchandise was cheap and tacky

Love this market!…read more Supporting small local biz who show the love of Hawai'i and the culture in their own way showcasing an impressive collection of items is what makes this market so special. Like many other markets who seems to be trying to find a place Ho'omau Hawai'i Market has been shopping around and I think I do love this current location at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom which was tricky to find if you're not paying attention like me as the ballroom sits on the 6th floor of the parking building so it's super convenient along with parking is validated at $10 flat rate which the staff was just so friendly to explain it all is nice. Happening over the following Black Friday weekend (Nov 26th & 27th), many are familiar and a few that is new to me browsing around in the cool air conditioning ballroom made the shopping experience nice. Weather it's picking up cute Turkish Towels and glassware from Kris Hawaii, Mamaki tea from Kihene, or my cravings at 'Ulu Chips and Hummus and many offered such great deal along with entertainment is such a calming vibe that has me shopping much more than I expected and the uniqueness is what makes this market so special. Thank you!

One of my takeaways from this past weekend's @hoomauhawaiimarket was how cool it was to see all the…read morekeiki mea. When I was having my keiki, none of this was available. So much pride to see today's makua swaddling their keiki in designs that lift our lāhui. Mahalo palena ole to all the kanaka designers, artists, merchants, and mākeke organizers who are bringing our history to life and raising kūpono. #hoomauhawaiimarket #mahinamade #lahaoledesigns #pauwilo #kanakastrong

It's one of the vendor's ay Duke's Marketplace that offers super cute accessories and bling-bling…read more Crafted by local people it will surely captivate your style. From necklace, bracelets, chokers, earrings, pins, cute dolls & purses I am sure that you can find something that you will like here. Come and make sure to check stall #5 to fix your Hawaiian style accessories. The vendor is also the most friendliest.

From the owner: Custom Jewelry Bar - You design, I make your special pieces for you on the spot at Lychee. Starting…read moreat $15, this unique experience is a great way to give yourself or loved ones that “special touch.” Share your memories of Hawaii in this personalized, interactive experience at our little chic boutique today. Appointments are suggested if party over 3 people. You can DM me on instagram for reservations. Made in Hawaii with Aloha!

I just adore a crafty mind!…read more As a major crafter myself I love finding the creativity and boldness they all take to the next level is just inspiring. The amazing joy I find is that no two market is alike, as this December 2022 at Ward Village event was held in the former Pier 1 location next to Nordstrom Rack. I had a blast exploring @AdamJK uniqueness as each of us loved the realness we can relate to each item weather a time that says shhhh, I got a stress ball that says "Nothing Matters" and I'd really like the hat "I really don't know what I'm doing" for work lol!! His spirit was just so fun and bright :-) My other delight was One Shabby Chick @oneshabbychickhawaii and unknowingly my first tote from her was a collaboration with @makelemonadeproject a non profit to ease financial burdens and going though it myself instantly got me so of course I needed another tote! So many fun gifting ideas, Bas bookshop, jewelry ad even a random give away "fingers crossed" this pet friendly market has something for all. Follow Art + Flea @artandflea to keep updated on their events, crafty retail therapy is a real Art form! Thank you!

October 30, 2014 I took my family to the Art and Flea event…read more I caught the bus with my daughter and foster child. We met Darcie who parked her car in the Ward Warehouse parking lot. We walked across the street to the back portion behind Marukai. Admission was $3 for the adults. The two kids were free. There were food booths but we saved our hunger for Goma Tei in the Ward Center. I jumped on the bike that helped power the KTUH sound stage. I got a free bag from Kaleo newspaper. It had some cool goodies inside. At the Yelp booth, Raelyn played a trivia game. I won a Yelp thermos. Many vendors were set up in a two-story warehouse. We picked up some cool young women's clothes at a terrific discount. Andy Lee was making his art and kindly gave us a free sample. All in all a pretty good night for a family get-together or outing. Also, it seemed very pet friendly even though the theme was Tokyo. During some bedtime talk we agreed that this event was more art than flea, but the flea bargains were indeed great.

Such a great place to shop if you're looking for unique, curated pieces! Each item is so high…read morequality and can be styled in so many different ways. I also highly recommend if you're looking to buy Christmas gifts for someone you love!

From the owner: Moshi Moshi curates a harmonious blend of Japanese minimalist clothing and a mindful lifestyle,…read morereflecting the serene beauty of simplicity. The Moshi Moshi brand is more than just fashion; it's an artful ode to the essence of living well with less. Dedicated to championing unsung fashion designers from every corner of the globe, we provide a platform for their creativity to flourish. From meticulously crafted garments that embody timeless elegance to carefully selected lifestyle products that promote mindful living, Moshi Moshi offers a sanctuary from the chaos of excess.

One of the best spots to get a bagel on the island. They usually have a few special menu items each…read moreweekend. This time I got the homemade maple sausage, egg, and cheese on an Asiago sesame bagel and it was delicious. I also really like their Old Man & The Sea sandwich (smoked fish) and the Luau bagels are another favorite. Definitely worth stopping by if you're craving a good bagel breakfast or sandwich!

Look, I'm still a huge fan of these bagels and will stand by my last review that they are my…read morefavorite on island. The problem is consistency. We basically get a half dozen bagels every weekend now and the quality is kinda all over the place. Sometimes all the bagels are super well done and dark, othertimes they're super soft and barely baked. Sometimes there's a ton of garlic and onion on the everthing bagels and other times its just sesame and poppy seeds. If they can get this consistency nailed down i'd go back to 5 stars, but as it is now, i can't honestly leave the 5 star rating as is. Side note: Gotta get there EARLY. Went to get bagels last week and they stopped selling the half dozens by 8:15. (yeah, farmers market opens at 8, but they are typically set up beforehand)

MuuMuu Heaven opened in the DFS TGalleria in Waikiki yesterday through June 2015. Specializing in…read moreone-of-a-kind vintage fabric clothing, quilts, accessories, and stuffed animals, it's fun to browse and exciting to find something that you "must" have! Along with clothing there are offerings from other vendors such as jewelry, art, men's polo shirts, etc. Worth checking out! Woo hoo!

So excited to have an independent Gilly Hicks outside of the Hollister store again! Super cute…read morelayout. The underwear selection is diverse, long lasting, well priced and cute.

GILLY HICKS IS BACK!!!…read more If you remember, Gilly Hicks was previously located where Anthropologie currently resides. The new pop up is in the Ewa end of Ala Moana. The are right next door to LEGO. Note: they are not as large as the used to be, but there are dressing rooms. The pop up has underwear, bras, bralettes, sleep wear, and lounge wear. There is a couch for the family members that came along to shop and aren't interested in purchasing. The associates are helpful and friendly. The place is well kept and organized. I am so happy that Gilly Hicks is back in a separate location!

I finally got to try this place for the first time at the strawberry moon market. Everything was…read moresooo sooo delicious. I personally think this was single-handedly the best musubi/okazuya I have ever had in a meal on this island. It is a shame that they do not pop-up as often but I was very grateful that they were able to make some more food even when the sign said they were "sold out." I guess it was fate that my taste buds were blessed by the hands of this cute Japanese family.

Food is amazing and made to order. Onigiri and side dishes are authentic and just like in Japan!!!read more