Poke is about more than just ahi. Sure, the default iteration of the popular Hawaii food favorite uses fresh tuna as its main ingredient as opposed to, more, shall we say, exotic poke like raw crab, mussel, clam and kimchee. But for folks who truly love poke, the idea that you can “poke anything” is […]
No picture of paradise is complete without a tall and slender coconut tree. Of course, for early Hawaiian settlers, the coconut tree was more a symbol of survival than a carefree oasis. The coconut seed, fruit, husk and palm provided islanders with the raw materials to make clothing, thatched housing, furniture, baskets, brooms, musical instruments,
The sixth annual Hawaii Food & Wine festival (HFWF), the state’s largest culinary festival, kicks off Friday, Oct. 14 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 30, with events on Hawaii Island, Maui and Oahu. Among the new list of events this year is one that’s causing quite a stir (and already sold out)—Clash of the Ramen, a
What’s better than a gourmet dinner seaside at sunset? A gourmet dinner seaside at sunset that includes a cocktail pairing, perhaps. Such an event, the “Dare to Pair, Spirited Dinner,” launched last month at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel on Hawaii Island, and it was the first in what the property hopes will be a
Kauai’s got a new burger joint like you’ve never experienced before in Kenji Burger. From shave ice and musubi to the customary removal of slippahs before entering a home, so many of Hawaii’s cherished foods and traditions originated from Japan. Add another to the list: a sandwich of grass-fed beef served on a taro brioche sweet
Cruise on through the Coconut Coast and chances are you’ve seen this colorful, little shanty tucked just off the road with a health-conscious menu just as colorful as its exterior. Most make plans to stop in for their creative dinner creations, but their latest operation arrives by way of the Hippie Cafe, a convenient counter
Acai bowls crowned with crunchy granola and fresh banana slices are Hawaii’s unofficial sweet treat. (We dare you to find a smoothie hut or breakfast cafe that doesn’t serve up these tropical grinds.) Although healthy and nectarous, the purple acai berry is sourced from Central and South America. Recently, this got Kauai farm-to-fork enthusiast Sara
Sometimes the best dining experiences are the ones you least expect, which is what I encountered when I visited Holuakoa Gardens and Café on my visit to Hawaii Island. I was only there for brunch, after taking a leisurely mid-morning drive about 15 minutes up the mountain from Keauhou Bay. This was the first time
The classic drink has evolved into delightful variations at bars around Honolulu. Try these six the next time you find yourself wanting to wind down with a drink in hand in Honolulu. The White Wash at Mai Tai Bar The White Wash at Mai Tai Bar. The Royal Hawaiian has been perfecting mai tais since
Paakai is the signature restaurant at Turtle Bay Resort. Meaning “sea salt,” in Hawaiian, the seafood restaurant is worth a visit, whether you make the long drive to Kahuku on Oahu’s North Shore, or you’re already staying at the hotel. A fresh twist on local dining. The restaurant bills itself as “ocean-to-table,” utilizing Hawaii’s fresh caught fish
Manapua, I choose you! The Pokemon Go craze has taken over the world, but here in the Islands, it’s found a way to merge with another local love: food. Specifically, with an island favorite that conveniently sounds a lot like a Pokemon character. Pokemon in the palm of your hand, manapua-style. Photo Honolulu Kitchen/Instagram The manapua
Of Kauai’s many charms, it was the waterfall-laden town of Hanalei that impressed Kyrylo Babenko the most. Specifically, its quiet beauty and friendly people. At first, he found it odd that strangers would greet him and his wife as they walked north shore’s short streets and big, expansive beaches during their honeymoon vacation. But then
