Have you been to the Southern-most bake shop in the U.S.A.? The only bakery that can claim this title is Punaluu Bake Shop on the Big Island. But don’t let the name fool you. Punaluu Bake Shop is not in Punaluu. It started in Punaluu when the traditional family sweetbread recipe became a big hit […]
If you thought Maui had room for only one vodka, think again. Two years ago, the first Maui vodka appeared. Ocean Vodka distills grain in Idaho and bottles it on Maui with desalinated deep ocean water from the Big Island. Another Maui firm, Pau Trading Company, recently began shipping another premium vodka, Pau Maui Vodka,
Among the HAWAII Magazine editorial staff picks for our 2008 “Best of Hawaii” cover feature is our “best reason to get up before dawn on a Saturday.” We like sleeping in on weekends as much as anyone else. But we’ll rise before the roosters crow for the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation’s weekly Saturday Farmers’ Market
HawaiiMagazine.com readers really love POG. Back in February, we answered a reader query about where to find POG outside of Hawaii. POG, for folks unfamiliar, is a sweet blend of passion fruit, orange and guava juices, long a favorite of Hawaii residents. We had no idea how beloved POG was outside of Hawaii. Here it’s
HAWAII Magazine reader Dale Randall e-mailed us: I have never seen a mention of a place to purchase coconut pie—the old fashion variety with two crusts. Since Kapiolani Bakery closed, I have not been able to locate a source. Liliha Bakery discontinued theirs, but they still make coconut turnovers. Could you suggest a source? Most
With all due respect to my colleague Sherie Char, she not’s the only one who loves to fill up her plate now and again. So with summer winding down, I had to stop by Honolulu’s high-end hot dog stand. Hank’s Haute Dogs is the brainchild of restaurateur Henry Adaniya, the man behind posh eateries like
I’ve been writing a lot about the shrimp meals I’ve had, but maybe these crustaceans aren’t on your list of favorite foods. Hungry for something else? Try Uncle Bobo’s Smoked BBQ’s pork shoulder sandwich (pictured right)—our choice for “Best Alternative to Oahu’s North Shore shrimp trucks.” It nabbed the honor in HAWAII Magazine’s annual “Best
When it comes to Oahu’s North Shore, two things come to mind: big waves and shrimp trucks. Shrimp trucks are like mini restaurants on wheels. You can find many of them along Kamehameha Highway, including Giovanni’s Aloha Shrimp. Even though this restaurant has no address, it’s not hard to find. When you’re in Kahuku, look
Honolulu-based Zippy’s Restaurants is opening its first-ever Maui location on August 18 in Kahului. It’s a historic moment for Zippy’s and Maui fans of its cuisine. Zippy’s famous chili, its ZipPacs and the rest of its plate lunch menu will now be available 24 hours a day on the Valley Isle! No more envying Oahu.
I was a fan of the Super Burrito at La Taqueria de Ramiro on Fort Street Mall in Honolulu. Now I’m a Fried Wet Burrito fan. Let me explain. This plate lunch is more than just a burrito. It comes with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream and of course, the fried burrito, wet or dry.
I love to eat. With that in mind I roused my appetite and strolled over to Flavors of Honolulu on Sunday. The three-day food festival—a fundraiser for non-profit Abilities Unlimited—took place near downtown Honolulu on the grounds of the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center. I had a lot of fun. An Earth Wind & Fire
Hosting a party this summer? Why not throw your own luau? In the July/August 2008 issue of HAWAII Magazine, we created a contemporary luau guide just for you. The Modern Luau: A Complete How-To Guide features recipes by noted Hawaiian chef Fred DeAngelo, and is filled with photos that’ll make your mouth water. This is
