Chow Down at this Unnassuming Kitchen on the Corner of Lono Street and Kīlauea AvenueA true hole-in-the-wall gem, Aloha Mondays keeps its diners on their toes with an ever-shifting menu filled with locally sourced dishes. Kevin Allen,
Indulge your Taste Buds at Hawaiʻi's Only Whole-Animal Butcher ShopWaimea Butcher Shop makes sure no part of the animal—and we mean no part—go to waste. Kevin Allen,
Best Loco Moco on Hawaiʻi IslandSee how your favorite loco moco from the Big Island stacks up in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. Catherine Toth Fox,
It’s Tiki Time at These 5 Hawai‘i Tiki BarsYour average tiki bar probably has more in common with nostalgia for mid-century Americana than any real particular place in the Pacific. But throughout Hawai‘i, five tiki hotspots—ranging from spooky to kitsch to iconic—are doing things right. James Charisma,
Craving Hawaiian Sweet Bread? Order a Loaf (or Two) OnlinePunaluʻu Bake Shop on Hawaiʻi Island sells its popular sweet bread, malasada mixes and even Kaʻū coffee from its online store. Catherine Toth Fox,
A Hilo Chef Aims to Teach People about Hawaiʻi’s Unique Food CultureBrian Hirata, a local culinary instructor, recently launched Naʻau, a pop-up dining experience that showcases oft-overlooked Hawaiʻi ingredients. Catherine Toth Fox,
Why You Should Stop for Lunch at Hawaii Island's Volcano Garden Arts and Café OnoDine on healthy, hearty vegetarian fare and explore an eclectic art gallery and garden at this hidden gem, owned by artist Ira Ono. Tracy Chan,
How Hawaii-Style Saimin is Making a ComebackThis humble noodle dish, unique to Hawaii, is quietly regaining its popularity. Catherine Toth Fox,
Get Specialty Coffee and Desserts at This New Hilo BakeryThe family-run Popover Bakery & Café bakes up doughnuts, flatbreads and, yes, popovers. Catherine Toth Fox,
This New Tea Shop in Hilo is the First to Focus on Hawaii Island-Grown TeasShaka Tea, the first line of Hawaii-grown herbal ice teas brewed with the endemic mamaki, opened a tea emporium on Hawaii Island this month. Catherine Toth Fox,
5 Great Okazuya Lunch Spots in HiloNot all that long ago, in a city far, far away (from Honolulu), there were many people who swore Hilo had the best okazuya in Hawaii. Derek Paiva,
Monumental Mochi: A Morning at Hilo's Famous Two Ladies KitchenThis little shop is a must-stop for Hilo residents and visitors buying Big Island omiyage. Catherine Toth Fox,