Articles by Catherine Toth Fox

This spine-tingling tale is rooted in Native Hawaiian history.

November is the start of whale-watching season in the Islands.

Autumn brings cooler weather, humpback whales and pumpkin patches in the Islands.

Inspired by nostalgia, Neale Asato created one of Waikīkī’s sweetest and most unexpected culinary experiences.

Rare and resilient, these native flowers tell stories of lava and rain, forests and shorelines, and survival in the Islands.

The lū‘au at the Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay, pays homage to the island’s rich cowboy culture.

The high-demand fruit, in season from now through September, has come to represent summer in the Islands.

Born in the town that created the loco moco, this gravy-smothered burger is a local favorite you won’t find just anywhere.

These engraved pieces have become timeless expressions of love, memories and identity in the Islands.

Across the Islands, there are restaurants, food trucks and lū‘au that serve these uniquely-Hawai‘i dishes. Here’s what to know about each dish on a classic Hawaiian plate.

These Island specialties help define Hawai‘i’s distinct cuisine.

There are many things distinctive to Hawai‘i, but here are five that you may not have known about. Plus, there is a handful of items that have become iconic in the Islands—but aren’t actually from Hawaiʻi.