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‘A‘ali‘i: From the Ground Up
Last week, a veritable mix of future residents, city representatives, developers, media and contractors congregated along Queen street for the official groundbreaking of ‘A’ali’i, the latest tower to be erected in Ward Village. A milestone in the development of the community, ‘A’ali’i represents a visionary approach to design and urban living, all while never losing sight of the land’s rich…
2019 In Flavors with Chef Andrew Le
It’s 2019 and the year of the pig is officially upon us. And because we just couldn’t resist ourselves, we reached out to chef Andrew Le of Piggy Smalls and the Pig and the Lady fame, to see what the new year has in store for the acclaimed chef-turned-restaurateur. Being the Year of the Pig, we felt compelled to reach…
7 Perfect Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Ward Village
Father’s Day is just around the bend and we’ve compiled an eclectic collection of gift ideas from the city’s leading tastemakers. From modern aloha wear to swanky new golf gear, you’ll find it all and so much at the shops at Ward Village. With seamless ordering and newly enacted measures to keep us all safe, Father’s Day shopping is a…
A Breath Away
A very wise man once said that “the mind is everything. What you think, you become.” As so many of us have recently been catapulted into what feels like a foreboding, uncertain future, taking the time to sit in quiet meditation and calm our mind has never been more important. While the future can’t be known, we can each do…
A Commitment to Wellness in 2020
Did you have a holiday party recently with coworkers or close friends, maybe a celebratory dinner with spouses and significant others in tow? Perhaps someone remarked that they couldn’t believe how quick the year flew by? Maybe you feel that way, too, like all the events of 2019, since that last holiday party, somehow neatly fit into a three-month span,…
A Look Inside Rinka at Ae’o
It’s nearing 9pm when the cravings begin. After the end of a long work week, the lure of a late-night sushi dinner shared with a handful of close friends proves all too appealing. And on this night, it’s the siren song from Rinka, a lovely homestyle Japanese restaurant, that can’t be denied. Foodies will fondly tell you that Rinka has…
A Man On A Roll
It’s Saturday night at Ginza Sushi and chef Russell Won is busy placing the final touches on one of his signature sushi rolls. Inside the charming sushi bar, the bustle of the crowd is creating its own soundtrack, while background music hangs lightly over the weekend air. The vibe is electric. However, amid the maelstrom, Chef Russell remains calm, poised,…
Beauty and the Beach
Salvage Public made their initial debut in 2013 with the launch of a small collection of graphic T-shirts. It was a side project for co-founders Joseph Serrao, Noah Serrao, and Nāpali Souza. Joseph had just moved back home to O‘ahu from L.A. and linked up with his old high school friend, Nāpali Souza. From this solid creative core, the trio…
Building an Urban Ecosystem
April is Architecture Month, an excellent opportunity to celebrate the striking architectural style that has come to define our city. Whether we realize it or not, architecture and design have the ability to alter our moods, influence the ways we interact with our natural environment, and shape our collective identity. And right here in Hawai‘i, Honolulu is known as a…
Catch a Star with Hawaiian Voyager Austin Kino
Before humans settled the Hawaiian Islands, expert Polynesian navigators used the stars as guides during their open-ocean voyages. This indigenous knowledge was nearly lost to time, until a tight-knit group of intrepid native Hawaiians rekindled the flame of celestial navigation as a way to reinvigorate and reconnect with Hawaiian culture. In 1975, Hōkūle‘a, a traditional double-hulled sailing canoe, set sail…
Celebrating Earth Day 2020
April 22nd marks the 50th celebration of Earth Day. Five decades ago, throngs of activists from across the planet turned out to speak up for the protection of Earth. Worldwide, attention began to turn in earnest toward vital issues like water contamination, air pollution, and the implementation of environmental protection laws. In recent years, it’s been estimated that more than…
Chronicling Town with Eric Wehner
With a bevy of world-class backdrops at their fingertips, a community of esteemed Hawaii-based photographers are reshaping the way the world views paradise. Whether it’s a misty, grainy moment in Manoa captured on film or a jaw-dropping panoramic view of the Koʻolaus, thanks to their perspective—and a little help from Instagram—these talented crop of lens men and women are sharing…
Destined to be Delicious: Chris Kajioka
The award winning chef joins Ward Village in leading its culinary program.
Earth Day: Don’t Torch the Reef
It’s a beautiful morning at O‘ahu’s popular snorkel and dive locale, Hanauma Bay. The sun is out, the trade winds are light, and billowy white clouds dissipate before they reach the coastline. People from all over the world have staked out towel-sized rectangles on the sand and are enjoying one of O‘ahu’s most scenic stretches of coastline. Most of the…
East-West Center: Bridging the Pacific
In the late 1950s, during some of the most sweltering moments of Cold War anxiety, distrust, and xenophobia in the United States, professors at the University of Hawai‘i sought to bridge the divide between East and West. With support from U.S. Senator Lyndon Johnson and Hawaii’s Territorial Delegate to Congress John A. Burns, stakeholders envisioned an innovative idea for the time—an international…
Essential Businesses + Carryout Restaurants
Ward Village wants you and your family to stay safe. Oahu’s new mandate requires non-essential businesses to close. But don’t worry, you can still help local businesses by enjoying takeout and delivery from your favorite Ward Village restaurants. We’ve also added dedicated parking stalls for curbside pick-up at Ward Centre and South Shore Market to make it quick and easy. …
Everything Begins at Dawn
Erikó Suzuki was practically a veteran in Hawai’i’s tight-knit fashion industry when she finally opened her first store, at Dawn, in 2016. Before moving to Hawai’i, she attended fashion school in Japan and got her start in retail. After her move to the islands, she continued her tenure in the fashion industry. Erikó worked as a brand manager and buyer…
Four Key Takeaways from Aeʻo
Take a stroll down Kamakee Street and you’ll find that a new block, rich with its own character, has emerged in the form of Ae’o, an enchanting new residence standing tall in the heart of Ward Village. Since the debut of Whole Foods Market (the staple eatery and organic foods grocer is located on the ground floor of the…
Golden Hour in Ward Village
It’s just after 5:40pm and the sun is beginning to make its daily dip toward the horizon. Professional photographer Chris Rohrer checks the settings on his camera, studies his surroundings, and goes to work. As one of the city’s most creative, lovable, and talented lensmen, Chris has been given an interesting mission: Capture Golden Hour in Ward Village. As a…
Here’s How We’re Keeping You Safe
Keeping Our Community Safe In an effort to make this transition as safe and smooth as possible for our community, the following updates will be implemented throughout the Ward Village property: Installing hand sanitizer stations at the entrances to all indoor mall areas Designating four (4) curbside pick-up parking stalls at Ward Village Shops on Level 1 near the entrance…
Hidden in Plain Sight: Vladimir Ossipoff
You’d be hard pressed to find another modernist architect more revered in Honolulu than Vladimir Ossipoff. Born to a Russian diplomat stationed in Japan, Ossipoff’s younger years were greatly influenced by Eastern design. As a young man, Ossipoff was said to have taken special interest in Frank Lloyd Wright’s acclaimed Tokyo Imperial Hotel, where the family reportedly dined frequently and…
Honolulu Biennial ’19: To Make Wrong Right Now
The source of my origins lie beneath my feet, the breath in my chest originated in Pō the destiny of my race is plunged into my gut and infesting my veins with a new nationalism, old spiritualism, and a need to make wrong right now. Imaikalani Kalahele In 2017, the inaugural Honolulu Biennial placed Honolulu on the world map as…
In the Lineup with Joe Serrao of Salvage Public
A seamless homage to authentic Hawaiian surf lore blended with modern lines and clean design, Salvage Public has become one of the Aloha State’s leading fashion labels. Recently, we linked up with Joe Serrao, one of the brand’s frontmen and founders, to talk all things surf, inspiration, and his favorite era in surf culture. When it comes to your…
Ke Kilohana Opening: Welcome Home
From master plan to blue prints to move in day, Ward Village’s dynamic live-work-play community is now home to more than 400 new families, proud owners of sleek new residences in Ke Kilohana. Ke Kilohana is the fourth mixed-use residential tower to open at Ward Village since 2017—following Waiea, Anaha, and Ae‘o—and is the community’s first reserved housing tower. Of…
Kitchen Essentials with Megan Tomino
Take a peek inside the pantry of any chef or die-hard foodie worth their salt and you’ll often find it stocked with staple ingredients they rely on to whip up a delicious home-cooked meal in a hurry. So what are these magical kitchen essentials that can take an ordinary dinner to brave new heights? Recently, we tapped the shoulder of…
Kō‘ula Breaks Ground in Ward Village
Under blue skies and the bright summer sun, community members, residents, architects, and civil servants gathered together in Ward Village to mark a milestone as Kō‘ula, the sixth mixed-use residential tower in the community, officially broke ground. Progressive in its lines and bold in vision, Kō‘ula incorporates not only a strong sense of place, but also a more layered sensibility…
Let’s Talk Tacos
With Cinco de Mayo hanging heavy over the May air, we’re taking a moment to cast our attention to one of our most beloved Mexican culinary exports: tacos. Simple, exploding with flavor and texture, tacos are everything right in the world, wrapped in a handmade tortilla and smothered in fresh salsa. In fact, as a society, we’ve come to love…
Looking Back at Old Plantation
For countless generations, Hawaiians of old created a thriving slice of paradise amid the grounds that currently house Ward Village. Under the ahapuaa‘a—a land-division system that partitioned the island and allowed for communities to work and prosper together—there stood a small sliver of marshland known as the ‘ili of Kukuluae‘o. Here, among the expansive salt pans that fronted the vast…
Mango; A Sweet Tradition
Long, long ago in a mystical forest in the Philippines, there was a beautiful and very smart young woman, named Pangga, who lived with her elderly parents in a wooden villa. She was also very skilled in many trades and earned quite a lot of money. Her parents, who were very old, wished to see her married before they passed…
Mother’s Day Gift Picks by Dixie Rose
To get ready for Mother’s Day on May 12, Dixie Rose (@dixie_rose on Instagram) checked out shops around Ward Village for her top Mother’s Day gift picks! Check our her pics below for your own inspiration. Dixie’s Gift Wish List: Bag from We Are Iconic Barrette from At Dawn Crystals from Sedona Dixie’s Gift Picks for Her Mom: Shawl from At Dawn…
Much More Than Murals: POW! WOW!
Kicking off its ninth year on Friday, February 8, it’s abundantly clear that POW! WOW!’s impact on the state’s art scene extends well beyond the colorful murals of Kaka‘ako. To be sure, the annual event helped kick-start the contemporary art movement that’s currently sweeping islands. When the two-week long event officially kicks off in Honolulu, a plethora of world-renowned artists…
Off The Wall: Post-Pau Hana
Latin America has long enjoyed a festive nightlife culture that doesn’t get started until well after the sun goes down. People dress up and turn out for live music, small plates of delicious food, good times with friends, and, of course, their favorite late-night beverages. Off The Wall Craft Beer and Wine—whose owners hail from South America—is Honolulu’s newest after-hours hangout with that fun and…
Painting a Brighter Future with Kim Sielbeck
Amid Honolulu’s ever-growing community of artists, Kim Sielbeck has garnered a reputation for her lovable personality and her bold, vivacious use of color. Recently, we teamed up with Kim to develop a new mural in the heart of Ward Village. The end result was a piece that we were instantly smitten with. Following the completion of her work, we reached…
Piggy Smalls’ Garlic Noodles: The Cure for the Stay-at-Home Dinner Blues
Feeling uninspired in the kitchen lately? Does the prospect of slogging through yet another ho-hum dinner feel like a mountain you just don’t want to climb tonight? Fret not, we’ve found the cure for the stay-at-home-dinner blues and it comes in the form of a super easy to make garlic noodle recipe, courteous the ever-gracious chef Andrew Le of Piggy…
Pull a Card, Any Card
Although tarot cards and specialized readings have been a part of Western culture for centuries, dating back more than 500 years to northern Italy during the late 1400s, tarot card readings have become increasingly vogue in recent years. Take a quick gander online and you’ll likely find a host of websites, books, and social media influencers enamored with the practice,…
So Fresh and So Clean
So Fresh and So Clean As humans, we all have a tendency to collect things. In time, we accumulate clutter in the home—new toys for the kids, paperwork from the office, and those pants that looked so good on you in the fitting room, but you just never wear. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. By applying a…
Summer Salad Soiree
When thinking about the perfect food pairings, your mind will inevitably wander to mouth-watering combinations like grilled fish with a crisp and refreshing sauvignon blanc, or perhaps a dry-rubbed filet with a full-bodied red zinfandel. But delicious culinary combos don’t always have to be centered around a protein and wine mélange. Expand your horizons and pair a cold, refreshing salad…
The Art of Tidying Up
In times of uncertainty, when the world turns turbulent, the seemingly simple act of tidying up can provide a sense of relief and accomplishment. By creating order amid the clutter, we’re altering our surroundings and laying the framework for an approach to life that we can take anywhere. And when it comes to tidying up, there’s no one better on…
The Good Stuff from Nalu
Since October 2017, Nalu Health Bar has been a staple for pre-surf and post-workout grinds at South Shore Market. Featuring a healthy menu focused on locally sourced and organic foods whenever possible, Nalu is best known as the go-to café on the south shore for authentic Brazilian açaí bowls. Using pure grade-A, organic açaí naturally sweetened with native berry syrup…
The Shape of the Wave to Come: Mark Kushimi
Among Honolulu’s thriving mix of young artists, you’ll find that Mark Kushimi holds a special reverence among his contemporaries. Humble to the core and dripping with creativity, Kushimi has a knack for capturing the essence of a subject. As the editor-in-chief/creative director and co-founder of Contrast Magazine, a lifestyle publication that chronicles modern Hawai‘i, Kushimi sought to showcase the kind…
The Tastemakers
With the autumn stars gently illuminating the Honolulu skyline, a handful of the country’s most progressive chefs recently gathered at Ward Village’s South Shore Market to prepare a trio of pop-up, six-course dinners that quickly became the talk of Town. Under the watchful eye of celebrity chef and Ward Village culinary director Chris Kajioka, the three-night-long event, dubbed the Pacific…
Three Dads Doing it Right
For Father’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to shine a light on all the rad dads out there doing it right. Whether you’re teaching us to surf, showing us right from wrong, or always making us laugh, we wouldn’t be us, without you. Below, we’ve outlined three rad dads doing it right and in their own way. This…
Village Spotlight: Summer Eats
There’s a new wave cascading upon the South Shore. Right here at Ward Village, throngs of local boutiques, restaurants, and storefronts are shaping this dynamic community. Below, we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on a handful of the movers and shakers, tastemakers, and trendsetters that make Ward Village one of Honolulu’s most exciting neighborhoods. Brick Oven Pizza For more than…
Village Spotlight: Summer Picks
Wahoo’s Fish Taco In the early 1980s, bothers Mingo, Ed, and Wing combined their talents and hatched a business plan focused on sharing quick and healthy food with friends and surfing every day. They took what they knew from working in their parents’ Chinese restaurant, combined it with the inspiration they gleaned from visiting Ensenada’s bustling fishing docks on surf…
Ward Village Thanksgiving Food Drive – FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions How can I donate to the food drive? There are two ways you can donate: 1) the food drive bins located in the lobby of your residence and 2) virtually through this link: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/VFD/WardVillage What are the dates of the Ward Village food drive? The physical and virtual drive will be running from November 2 – November…
Ward Village Update
AN UPDATE ON WARD VILLAGE REGARDING COVID-19 As a community, we are known for our resiliency and for working together through challenging times. As we navigate together through this crisis at hand, the health and safety of our community, guests, and our team members always at the forefront. In accordance with Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s recent stay at home / work…
Welcome to Kona Nui Nights
It’s a crisp evening in urban Honolulu. The pale glow of the full moon hangs overhead, basking the IBM Building in lunar light. From inside the courtyard of the iconic building, the familiar cadence of a Hawaiian ipu fills the air and a mele, or chant, follows suit. On the stage stands a troop of hula dancers, mesmerizingly telling Hawai’i’s…
Welcome to May Day in Hawai‘i Nei
While the springtime festival May Day is celebrated across the globe, Hawai‘i has made May Day all its own by honoring the lei and its unspoken expression of aloha. In Hawai‘i, May 1 is Lei Day, or as it’s said in the islands, “May Day is Lei Day in Hawai‘i Nei.” In 1928, writer and poet Don Blanding wrote an…
Welcome to Oktoberfest
On October 12, 1810, Crown Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria married Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Five days later, the people of Munich were invited to attend a regal wedding celebration held in front of the city gates. More than 200 years later, Oktoberfest serves as the world’s largest beer festival, a cultural event that sweeps into cities for food-forward, beer-filled…
West of Ward Shopping Round-Up
It’s a hot summer afternoon in the heart of Ward Village. You’ve spent the first half of your day perusing the shops at South Shore Market and Ward Centre and even snagged a few new goodies for yourself. But today, you’re feeling adventurous. You notice that there’s a nearby Biki stand and opt to mix things up. You grab a…