There’s no better cure for a hot Hawaiian day, besides going to the beach, than grabbing yourself a heaping serving of colorful shave ice. These sweet snow cones, drenched in syrupy flavors from strawberry to li hing mui, were brought to the Islands by Japanese immigrants, and this cold treat has been a part of […]
Poke (pronounced poh-kay) may be having a moment on the Mainland, but it’s long been part of the culinary landscape in the Islands. While the basic poke bowl is composed of cubed raw fish—usually ahi (tuna)—seaweed, sweet onions and inamona (roasted kukui, or candlenut), the dish has dramatically evolved. Ahi’s been replaced with other proteins,
Fun fact: Hawaii is the only state where cacao trees grow, and many local chocolate companies are using Island-grown chocolates in their candies and treats. Here’s how your favorite chocolate companies stacked up in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Hawaiian Host This company, which started in 1927, was the pioneer of the now-iconic chocolate-covered
Hotels are not just for sleeping anymore. Decked out with delightfully chic decor, state-of-the-art facilities and a range of dining, shopping and activity options, you’ll find it hard to resist booking a room at one of these new accommodations in the Islands. According to our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, these are the best new hotels
Discussions surrounding the best loco moco tend to get impassioned. People love this humble plate of comfort food, with hamburger patties stacked on a bed of white rice, smothered in brown gravy and topped with an egg. Everyone has a favorite, but here’s how our readers ranked the classic version of loco moco in our
One of the best ways to experience Hawaii is through food, and there are always new restaurants opening across the state that showcase the best ingredients, chefs and flavors of the Islands. Our readers voted for the best new restaurants in Hawaii in our 2019 Readers’ Choices Awards—in the March/April 2019 issue—ranking their favorite new
In our March/April “Best of the Best” issue, our editors picked the top stores on Oahu where you can find the best made-in-Hawaii clothes, knickknacks, music, crafts, jewelry and home décor. 1. Na Mea Hawaii With items ranging from Hawaii-published used and new books, CDs and DVDs, to clothes and crafted wood, there is something
It’s hard to pass up staying at one of Hawaii’s classic resorts and hotels, but sometimes it’s fun to try new things, and the fresh-faced, recently built and renovated hotels popping up around the Islands are making a name for themselves with their modern decor and state-of-the-art accommodations. And according to our 2018 Readers’ Choice
Getting a little tipsy at a beachside bar, drink in hand, listening to local jams and watching the sunset is one of the best ways to end a day in Hawaii. Our readers voted the best bar or lounge in our 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking their top places to get their drank on. 1.
There’s just something sweet about savoring key lime after a morning of swimming with sea turtles, or digging in to some chocolate cream after watching a fiery sunset. From boutique bakeries to bustling food joints to homegrown island flavors, Maui’s best pies run the gamut of tastes from tropical to downright decadent. When your sweet
Kauai is full of world-class surf spots, such as Cannon’s Beach, Pakala Beach and Lawai Beach. But if you’re just getting your feet wet with surfing, paddling out to these breaks is an ill-advised venture. Fortunately for all you fledgling rippers out there, we put together a list of five spots on the Garden Isle
A byproduct of having so many cultures and ethnicities in the Islands is that its culinary scene can satisfy almost any taste. Pair this with local farms and produce, and you’ve got yourself restaurants, bistros and eateries serving delicious, fresh meals. So the problem is, how do you decide where to go? Well, thanks to
