Chef Mark Ellman is known as one of the original 12 founders of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement, and for being one of the more prolific restaurateurs on Maui. In the 30+ years he and his ohana have lived on Maui, Ellman has opened over 17 restaurants, including Avalon Restaurant and Bar, Honu Seafood and […]
On your trip to Hawaii, shave ice is a must-try and Wishing Well Shave Ice has been serving the quintessential Hawaiian snack in the heart of Hanalei since 1983. Happy customers have returned again and again for custom-made mounds of fluffy ice scrapes drenched in sugary, fruit-flavored syrups. But now, under new ownership, Wishing Well
Native Hawaiians made poi by steaming the root of the kalo (taro) plant, mashing it into a paste and mixing it with water. Today, you’ll see poi served alongside traditional Hawaiian foods, but you can also enjoy it in delicious modern forms, too. TARO SWEETBREAD AND MALASADAS Punaluu Bake Shop’s famous sweetbread. Photo: Aaron Yoshino/HAWAII Magazine
When you’re 2,500 miles from the nearest continent, the local food movement takes on an air of urgency. There are, however, some limitations. Hawaii farmers don’t produce staples such as wheat, rice, butter or cheese.On a mission to serve up 100 percent local cuisine and groceries, Kauai’s Collin Darrell and Adam Watten bumped up against
Kau Coffee may not have the same recognizable ring to it as world-famous Kona Coffee, but many in-the-know coffee aficionados say, though the flavors are different, it’s just as good. Overshadowed by Kona, its northerly neighbor, when agricultural workers found the local sugar plantation more profitable, Hawaii Island’s southerly Kau district’s coffee industry began 1894. And,
“It’s a malasada-croissant.” That’s how most are describing this spin on the Islands’ popular Portuguese pastry, an original of Let Them Eat Cupcakes, a Chinatown bakery on Oahu. A creation fresh out the oven, the bakery only just introduced the grandona to their line-up about three or four weeks ago. “It’s our take on the
The newly opened The Tchin Tchin! Bar in Oahu’s Chinatown doesn’t look like your stereotypical Hawaii bar. And that’s not a bad thing. The renovated space features red exposed brick, dark leather couches and chairs, giving the upstairs loft an urban den feel. But walk past the long bar, through the double doors and outside
If you live on the Internet and know your way around a pair of chopsticks, chances are you’ve seen this viral meme. If you eat sushi and plate lunches on the daily, chances are you were salivating over the thought of it being true. View post on imgur.com It claims that if you break the
Something is cooking up over on Maui… The local food scene, whether it’s in the shape of a diner, truck or seaside lanai (patio), is shaping up to the most exciting in Hawaii this season. Whether you’re looking for lunch or dinner, these three have more than enough to pique your palate’s interest. Hana Ranch
The creamy green avocado is a staple of tropical eating, but did you know Hawaii Island harbors over 200 varieties of guacamole’s star ingredient? From pear-shaped to perfectly round and every shape in-between, avocados may have been introduced to the region by in-the-know visitors as early as 1794. Farmers’ markets from Hilo to Kona have
Everyone loves pizza. So much so, that it is an observed, albeit not official, holiday. The humble pizza pie is great in all its forms, from thin crust or Chicago deep dish to the classic cheese slice or the deliciously greasy pepperoni. Put aside your newly discovered love of poke and pork laulau (just for
With the sunny disposition of its beaches and people, it’s safe to say that Hawaii and Australia’s coastal communities share an immediate connection. With that, let’s not forget these three dining gems and their charming Aussie touches, not to mention so much natural lighting you won’t be able to tell which side of the equator you’re
