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All Our Favorite Pies in Honolulu Get your eating pants ready—the holiday season, aka pie season, has arrived! Here’s a roundup of our favorites.

All Our Favorite Pies in Honolulu

Get your eating pants ready—the holiday season, aka pie season, has arrived!

YouTube video by The Surgeon Unmasked 5 Things That Surprise People Most About Hip Replacement

You might think you know what to expect after a hip replacement… but most patients are caught off guard by a few things no one talks about.

In this episode of The Surgeon Unmasked, I pull back the curtain on the realities of recovery—what surprises patients the most, and why it happens.

Hawaiian Moment: Hawaiian currency – Akahi Dala – One Dollar | Maui Now Upon his return from his around-the-world tour in 1881, Kalākaua's experiences abroad had reinforced his understanding of the power of national symbols and redoubled his commitment to supplant America...

Commerce between Hawaiʻi and the US increased the influence of US currency in Hawaiʻi... some began calling for the annexation of the Islands. This sparked King Kalākaua to issue paper currency fully backed by deposits of gold and silver – making Hawaiʻi one of the few nations in the world to do so.

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Korean LEN – Lifestyle, Entertainment, News. A personal, non-commercial feed sharing articles and videos focused on Korea and the Korean community worldwide.

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Raymond K.'s review of CU Hawaii I had told my wife about Wednesday's opening day at 12 noon and that the first 100 customers would…

I had told my wife about Wednesday's opening day at 12 noon and that the first 100 customers would receive a gift. She arrived a little after noon, but there was already a long line with security blocking and controlling entry. She decided it wasn't worth the wait and shopped elsewhere.

New Gel Regrows Dental Enamel–Which Humans Cannot Do–and Could Revolutionize Tooth Care Enamel does not regenerate; once you lose it it's gone forever. There is currently no solution available that can effectively regrow it.

Chemists in England have created a gel that can repair and regenerate tooth enamel, opening up new possibilities for effective and long-lasting dental treatment.

The gel can be rapidly applied to teeth in the same way dentists currently apply standard fluoride treatments. However, this new protein-

Speaking Two Languages Seems to Slows Aging, Speaking Three or More Augments the Effect The data showed that the protective effect of multilingualism remained significant even when they adjusted for demographic factors.

Speaking two or more languages is associated with a reduced risk of accelerated aging, according to data from more than 86,000 people across 27 European countries.

It’s yet another great reason to learn a new language, or bring up a child in a bilingual household.

New in Town Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.

Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.

Your Insider Guide to Kimchi Day Festival Kimchi Day Festival returns to Makiki with delicious kim chee, K-Pop song and dance competitions and a won bok-tossing contest.

Kimchi Day Festival returns to Makiki District Park Field in celebration of the 122nd anniversary of Korean immigration in the islands.

Editor’s Note: Though the spelling of “kim chee” is commonly seen in Hawai‘i and HONOLULU Magazine, we will use “kimchi” when referring to the festival and day.

Making kimchi for winter? Why you shouldn’t forget pork and oysters - The Korea Times Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. As Korea enters kimjang season — the annual winter tradition of preparing large batches of kimchi for...

Although fewer families make kimchi at home today, many Koreans still recall childhood memories of relatives and neighbors coming together for a full day of work, then sitting down to freshly made kimchi paired with steaming slices of boiled pork and seasonal oysters.

Kapiolani Boulevard closes for nearly a year during rehabilitation project Kapiolani Boulevard, near Isenberg Street, will close for nearly a year as city crews work on a double box culvert.

The city is closing part of Kapiolani Boulevard for nearly a year during a major rehabilitation project.

Work is set to begin Dec. 1, 2025. Expect heavy construction equipment and temporary lane closures. The city is also temporarily moving the bus stop near Isenberg during construction.

Turkey w/ Mashed Potatoes & Stuffing $12.50

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Raymond K.'s review of Liliha Bakery My wife recently mentioned watching a variety show which followed a famous Korean chef trying…

My wife recently mentioned watching a variety show which followed a famous Korean chef trying various foods in Hawaii, loco moco being among them. He showed the audience how to enjoy eating it.

This morning, we had just finished at the DMV on Dillingham, so I offered to take her to one of the ...

Mountains made easy: Seoul's barrier-free trails open forests to all Seoul’s barrier-free trails are opening up the city’s green spaces for everyone — from wheelchair users and older adults to parents with strollers. Designed wit

Designed with gentle slopes, wide wooden decks and resting areas along the way, these trails allow people of all mobilities to enjoy the calm and beauty of nature without worrying about steep climbs.

As part of the city’s ongoing efforts to promote a healthier lifestyle and provide greater access..

I took this photo a few minutes ago as I was walking home.

Budae jjigae festival On a Saturday afternoon with a gentle breeze and the rustle of fallen leaves, the streets of Uijeongbu were filled with the spicy aroma of budae jjigae — Korean

On a Saturday afternoon with a gentle breeze and the rustle of fallen leaves, the streets of Uijeongbu were filled with the spicy aroma of budae jjigae — Korean army stew — simmering in steaming pots.

That irresistible scent came from the Uijeongbu Budae Jjigae Festival, which took place along ...

Koreans brush teeth openly and together from childhood. Why? Even after two years of teaching English at an elementary school in Seoul, Clare Mitchell from Canada still finds herself surprised by her students’ after-lunch

Even after two years of teaching English at an elementary school in Seoul, Clare Mitchell from Canada still finds herself surprised by her students’ after-lunch ritual of brushing their teeth together in the restroom.

Have you tried this Korean superfood? Acorn jelly’s surprising health benefits - The Korea Times Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Actress Lee Jung-eun has revealed that muk — a traditional Korean jelly made from acorns or beans — is...

Actress Lee Jung-eun has revealed that muk — a traditional Korean jelly made from acorns or beans — is one of her go-to foods for dieting.

During a recent variety show appearance with Jeong Ryeo-won, Jun Hyun-moo, and YouTuber Kwak Tube, Lee shared a meal featuring muk dishes.

Spend less, clean more: Koreans find new path to a calmer, happier life in Japanese books - The Korea Times Two Japanese self-help books, whose Korean titles translate as “The low-consumption life” and “The monk’s way of cleaning,” are gaining popularity...

Two Japanese self-help books, whose Korean titles translate as “The low-consumption life” and “The monk’s way of cleaning,” are gaining popularity among readers seeking a sense of calm in a fast-paced, consumption-driven society. Both suggest that happiness can be rediscovered not through acquiring

The shrimp and the algorithm - The Korea Times There are always these little Korean things that both delight and mildly terrify me, the kind of quotidian oddities that make you feel like you’re...

There are always these little Korean things that both delight and mildly terrify me, the kind of quotidian oddities that make you feel like you’re living inside a simulation that’s been coded by someone who is definitely on the spectrum.

Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here's why and how Reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, so it’s important to clean them regularly.

You keep your trusty reusable bottle filled with only clear, delicious water. Do you still need to wash it?

Experts say reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, and it’s important to clean them regularly.

YouTube video by KHON2 News Take a look inside Honolulu’s new Korean CU store

CU, one of South Korea’s largest convenience store chains, is opening its first United States location in Hawaiʻi to mark a new era for local shoppers and food lovers alike.

Lee Hyun named new MC of ‘Dongchimi’ as show revamps for 30th anniversary Lee Hyun named new MC of Dongchimi as show revamps for 30th anniversary

Model and broadcaster Lee Hyun-i has been selected as the new MC of MBN's ‘Talk Show Dongchimi’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘Dongchimi’), promising a refreshing and honest perspective from the trendy ‘modern daughter-in-law’ point of view.

The longest-running family talk show in Korea, ‘Dongchimi’

Online meetup connecting Hawaii, Spain, and Italy.

Hawaii Nonprofits (@hawaiinonprofits.bsky.social) Sharing stories, resources, and ideas that strengthen Hawaii’s nonprofit community.

Sharing stories, resources, and ideas that strengthen Hawaii’s nonprofit community.

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CU Hawai‘i officially opens at 12 noon next Wednesday, Nov. 12. The first 100 customers in line that day will receive a free swag bag, so come early.

Opening Nov. 12 at noon, then daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., 1088 Bishop St.

A study questions melatonin use and heart health but don't lose sleep over it Don't lose sleep over headlines linking melatonin to heart failure. That's the message after some scary-sounding reports about a preliminary study involving the sleep-related supplement.

“We should not raise the alarm and tell patients to stop taking all their melatonin,” said Dr. Pratik Sandesara, an interventional cardiologist at Emory Healthcare who wasn’t involved with the research.

Our bodies naturally produce melatonin, a hormone that regulates our sleep cycles.

Korean Convenience Store CU Hawai‘i Opens Downtown Next Week—Here’s What You’ll Find 7-Eleven, get ready: CU’s first U.S. store will feature a ramyun bar, street foods, ice cup drinks, collabs with local businesses and more.

CU, the highly anticipated convenience store from South Korea, is finally set to open its first U.S. location in Downtown Honolulu next Wednesday, Nov. 12.

The chain’s first Hawai‘i store is at Bishop and Hotel streets in the Executive Centre, where 88 Mart and Longs Drugs used to be.

Oahu Transit services negotiation leading to possible bus strike The Hawaii Teamsters and Allied Workers Local 996 union has been in negotiations with Oahu Transit Services (OTS) for several months regarding TheBus service contracts.

In the next couple of weeks, employees will vote to accept or deny the latest offer.

“If they don’t vote for it, then my understanding is that that’s a strike authorization for the union, and I’m not sure what the union plans to do after that,” said Lemaota.