The non-believer could call it a coincidence, but, for the faithful, who still believe that the aina (land) possesses power, Maui Brewing Co.’s Uala Lager is magic in liquid form. This small-batch beer is brewed exclusively for the Old Lahaina Luau using uala (sweet potato) that was locally grown on Maui at Hoaloha Farms in Waikapu. […]
The rich, buttery taste of Hawaii-grown macadamia nuts already invigorates cookies, chocolates and other confections with tastes of the Islands, but now the nut is being pressed into a different kind of service. Hilo-based Royal Hawaiian Orchards is in the process of producing macadamia nut milk and is currently selling it to retailers nationwide. Though
It’s almost as if it wanted to be kept a secret. I’d traveled from the urban confines of Honolulu to Kauai, the western island in our chain, to visit a new restaurant hiding in plain sight within a resort shopping center on the south side of the Garden Island. Past the canopy of trees on
Upcountry Maui has long been known as a hub of ranching and farming; three small businesses are also putting that verdant region on the map with their fine wines and spirits. MauiWine, Haliimaile Distilling Co. and Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery offer tastings and tours that include an insider’s look at their production facilities. During
Hawaii Island vacationers enroute from the resorts at Waikoloa to the black and green sand beaches, taking the scenic way to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or just enjoying Kona coffee country, now have two notable dining options. The Mango Court complex, already home to Annie’s Burgers, Gypsea Gelato and the Cliff John’s Gallery collective of Hawaii
These businesses are taking Hawaii-grown cacao from bean to bar and, in some cases, even grow the chocolate on-site. HAWAII ISLAND Big Island Chocolate Co.The small family farm south of Hilo has about 300 trees and makes chocolate on-site for sale at area farmers markets. (808) 966-6693, bigislandchocolatecompany.com. Hawaiian Crown Plantation and Chocolate FactoryLook for its
Hawaii is the only U.S. state whose climate is suitable for growing cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate. Yet, more than 180 years since the plant was first documented here, the Islands’ bean-to-bar chocolate industry is still in its infancy. That’s about to change. To the uninitiated, a cacao plant is not what you
Sip Me coffee shop in the upcountry town of Makawao is changing the coffee culture on Maui. When owners Shannon Murphy and Laura Wentworth opened it in June 2015, they hoped to get 30 customers per day but are now averaging 300 per day. Specialty coffees line the bar. “Maui needed it,” Murphy says, of
Happy Talk Lounge was a popular pau hana (after work) hangout long before its doors opened to the public this winter. For years the restaurant and bar at the Hanalei Bay Resort in Princeville kept a loyal following of visitors and locals looking to let loose with a cocktail and a plate of good food
Food is a reason alone to travel to Hawaii. The culinary scene across the Islands has an incredible variety of foods to eat your way through. This direct reflection of Hawaii’s diverse multicultural demographics and history makes way for exciting new restaurants—and often tasty fusion flavors—year after year. From our HAWAIʻI Magazine 2016 Readers’ Choice Issue, here are the
Kona Brewing Company has reprised its popular Makana Series from last year with seasonal, limited edition beers inspired by the four natural elements—aina (land/Earth), makani (wind), wela (fire) and kai (water)—in a campaign that cycles these flavors through the year. Makana, which means “to give” in Hawaiian, fits into the initiative’s overarching theme which is
On Kauai’s Coconut Coast, you’ll find a tin-roofed shanty painted in bold hues of yellow, purple and blue. Inside, the aroma of jerk chicken plated with sweet potato puree, coconut creamed kale and pineapple salsa swirls through the kitchen. Out back in the garden, on a floor of crushed sea glass, diners feast on healthy,
