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Marketplace

by ALOHA DEAN

Honolulu Fish Auction
It is 5:30 a.m. Sharp.

Hundreds of pallets of fish are rumbled across the wet concrete floor. The auctioneer moves quickly down the rows of 'ahi, mahimahi and 'opakapaka surrounded by a huddle of buyers who battle one another for the best prices and quality fish. Once sold, the fish are quickly removed and replaced by others. The auction continues until all the fish are sold, with most destined for Hawai'i grocery stores, restaurants and mom-and-pop shops. Up to 160,000 pounds of fish can be auctioned in a day.

International Market Place

With over 130 carts, shops and artisan stands, this open-air setting in the heart of Waikiki remains a must-see-and-do for that special gift or souvenir.
Take time to talk story with the local craftspeople, and snap a photo by a cascading waterfall under a century-old banyan, original home of Donn the Beachcomber.
The International Food Court offers a variety of local and international cuisine, plus free Hawaiian entertainment five nights a week. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 2330 Kalakaua Ave., next to Waikiki Town Center.

Honolulu Chinatown

Honolulu "Chinatown" reported to be the oldest "Chinatown" in the United States, dating back 120 years. This is Hawaii's most exciting and mysterious neighborhood with a fascinating collection of specialty shops and restaurants. Visitors and residents can buy fresh produce, fish, meat, noodles, tea, candied fruit, and a multitude of other Asian delicacies. There are art exhibits, herbalists, fine jewelry stores, and temples. "Variety" best describes the Chinatown experience.