Shopping - Honolulu, Waikiki and Oahu - page 328

an, down to the last drop of tincture. Cereals, bulk grains and nuts, breads, many varieties of
honey, nonalcoholic beer, teas, snacks, environment-friendly paper and household products,
and a vegetarian juice and sandwich bar are among the reasons shoppers of all ages come
here. 2525 S. King St., Moiliili. & 808/947-7678.
HouseofHealth Tiny, with a loyal clientele that has stuck by it through management and name
changes and a hefty dose of parking problems, House of Health has competitive prices and
a wide and user-friendly selection of health-food supplements. The supplements are good
enough reason to shop here. No produce, but there are frozen vegetarian foods, cosmetics,
bulk grains, and healthy snacks. 1541 S. Beretania St. & 808/955-6168.
KokuaMarket Kokua is Honolulu's best source for healthy provisions in all categories but vit-
amin supplements. The market is trying, however, and the vitamin selection is expanding no-
ticeably. Voluminous, leafy organic vegetables; an excellent variety of cheeses; pastas and bulk
grains; sandwiches, salads, and prepared foods; poi as fresh as can be; organic coffee beans;
breads and pastries; and a solid selection of organic wines give Kokua a special place in the
hearts of health-minded shoppers. There's ample parking behind the store. 2643 S. King St., Moi-
liili. & 808/941-1922.
WholeFoodsMarket This national chain (the king of organic and health food stores) finally has
come to Hawaii, and not in a small way. At 28,670 square feet, it is one of the largest grocery
stores on Oahu. Kahala Mall, 4211 Waialae Ave. & 808/738-0820.
Fashion Boutiques
For those looking for unique, personal style, these hot new boutiques offer exclusive (and
somewhat unexpected) fashions you won't find anywhere else.
HouseofFlys This is the place of extremes, both the retail and the retail outlet. Selling clothes
isn't the only draw; events such as DJ nights or a skateboard-a-thon in the nearby parking
lot periodically take place here, too. Owned by local surfers and sports enthusiasts Saree
Chirayunion and Sci Fly, this boutique features their own line, Black Flys, which includes
sunglasses, cargo pants, T-shirts, skateboards, caps, and high-tech backpacks. International Mar-
ket Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave. upstairs across from the Food Court. & 808/923-3597.
In4mation This is a boutique for guys who are tired of seeing the same old stuff in every men's
store. This hip, hot boutique has the latest clothes, unusual baseball caps, limited-release Nike
and DC shoes, collectible toys, and a great collection of T-shirts. 226 Lewers St., upstairs. & 808/
923-0888. Ward Warehouse, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. & 808/597-1447.
Kicks Attention sneaker aficionados, collectors, and those looking for shoes as a fashion state-
ment—this is your store. Limited editions and classic footwear by Nike and Adidas can be
found here. Owners Edward Haus and Ian Ginoza carry clothing lines produced by their
friends, as well as Anx, Freshjive, Creative, Subase, and Poetree. The store looks like a gallery,
with the clothes and shoes as art. 1530 Makaloa St., Suite 211 (upstairs, across from Walgreens). & 808/
941-9191.
ValerieJoseph Word is getting out about this newcomer on the fashion scene. This small store
has some unique clothing lines (BCBG Girls, French Connection, and its own private label),
featuring everything from ultracasual to very, very dressy. Be sure to check the table in the