Waimea on Hawai‘i Island, known for its green pastures, cattle and cowboys, has long been considered paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) country. But it’s more than that: Today, it’s a popular destination for delicious food, fine arts and local culture. Here are some places you can visit during your trip to this quaint, historic country town. Waimea […]
It seems like everything grows on Hawai‘i Island, from coffee beans to sweet potatoes, and nowhere is that more apparent than in Hilo. Gorgeously lush, the town features a distinctly overgrown aesthetic with small businesses, shops and natural wonders around every corner. And even if you travel a few miles out of town, you’ll find
The quaint town of Mountain View on Hawai‘i Island is home to Mountain View Bakery, a small family business 16 miles south of Hilo known for its Stone Cookies and homemade pastries. Third-generation owners Lori and Russell Sueda purchased the bakery from Lori’s uncle in 2004 and have been running the business alongside her niece
Hawai‘i Island is home to many great local bakeries serving delicious and homemade treats. Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, bakeries have flourished and became increasingly popular on the island. Here’s how you ranked the best bakeries on Hawai‘i Island in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. Note: Big Rob’s Bakery and Café, which took
Aloha Friday Picks is a weekly news blog that will run every Friday and features three things we recommend you do, try or experience over the weekend. Send us tips at media@hawaiimagazine.com. If you’re looking for adventure this weekend, check out these family-friendly activities on Hawai‘i Island and watch the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Head
Since opening in January 2021, Patisserie Nanako in Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island has been bustling with customers who wait in line hours before the bakery opens at 8 a.m. The family-owned shop serves fresh Japanese-style pastries such as pillowy strawberry shortcake, delicate Japanese cheesecake and classic tiramisu, along with Japanese pan (bread) and jelly drinks.
Ever wonder how chocolate is made or how a cacao bean turns into a chocolate bar? Touring a cacao farm (or a few) is the perfect place to learn about the beloved treat. Though cacao is a relatively new commercial crop in the state, farmers on Hawai‘i Island are working hard to develop the industry
It’s a sunny Saturday morning in Hilo when my boyfriend and I drive up a rocky road to Lavaloha cacao farm, gazing at the clear, blue sky and empty fields along the way. At the top of the hill, we’re greeted by large palm trees swaying in the wind next to a quaint farmhouse overlooking Hilo Bay. We park the car and
Located in the heart of downtown Hilo, Kula Shave Ice is taking the beloved local treat to the next level with organic and fresh ingredients. Kula is committed to providing the highest quality shave ice on the island without using processed syrups and preservatives like the more “traditional” shave ice. “We make all our fruit
