Four ingredients. That’s all you’ll ever find in every five-ounce bottle of Adoboloco hot sauce. Kosher apple cider vinegar. Hawaiian sea salt. Garlic. And one of several organic pepper varieties—habañero, ghost, jalapeño and Hawaiian chili pepper, among them—Tim Parsons procures locally or grows on his small Kihei farm. No xanthan gum here. (Take that, Tapatio and […]
On May 1 much of the northern hemisphere celebrates and welcomes spring, or celebrates unions and worker’s rights. In Hawaii, the day is a celebration of Hawaiian culture and tradition: May Day is Lei Day. Lei Day festivities often include fragrant floral lei-making competitions, hula and music concerts and the sharing of lei among friends
It’s no secret that Hawaii has an abundance of delicious dining options. In fact, HAWAII Magazine dedicates an entire issue to the Islands’ food and foodie culture each year! Wondering where to go next time you’re in the Islands? We’ve got a roundup of the 10 best restaurants in three different price ranges courtesy of
Kalo (taro) burgers, chips, pancakes, fresh poi and more will be found in abundance in Hana, Maui this weekend. The East Maui Taro Festival, a free annual celebration, highlights the traditional Hawaiian dietary staple and, more broadly, celebrates eastern Maui’s Hawaiian cultural traditions and bountiful agriculture. Expect a large farmers’ market, food and craft booths,
Ready to get your adventure on? Today we’re sharing the best Hawaii ziplining companies and courses, the best surf instruction companies and the best hiking trails for both beginners and experts. The best, you ask, says who? Well, says you! Last summer we asked our more than 200,000-strong HAWAII Magazine reader ohana to share their
Wondering what to do on your next Hawaii vacation after you’ve logged a few hours lounging at the beach? Consider visiting one of the state’s many informative museums to learn about Hawaii’s history, science or culture. Or, take a picnic to one of Hawaii’s national, state or county parks. Today we’re sharing Hawaii’s top 10
Hawaii is blessed with some of the most scenic roadways in the world. Stretches of cliff-side pavement afford stunning ocean vistas, thoroughfares meander over tall bridges and through dense jungle, and day drives wind atop canyons or to lava rock landscapes. To freely and flexibly explore Hawaii’s scenic roadways as a visitor, though, you will
Time to start planning your Hawaii foodie vacation! The Hawaii Food and Wine Festival, the state’s biggest culinary fest, will celebrate its fifth anniversary Aug. 29 through Sept. 13. Tickets just went on sale. The fest celebrates food and drink utilizing island-fresh ingredients in nine days of signature culinary events on Hawaii Island, Maui and
This winter, California’s Bay Area will have a new direct link to tropical Hawaii. Virgin America announced today that it will make its first foray into the Hawaiian market with two new routes stemming from San Francisco. An accompanying introductory fare sale offers $199 one-way tickets to the Islands. The airline begins regular both-direction daily
Hungry for some multicultural cuisine? Today we’re divulging the best places to dine in the Islands if you’re in the mood for Hawaiian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese or Filipino fare. The best, you ask, says who? Well, says you! Last summer we asked our more than 200,000-strong HAWAII Magazine reader ohana to share their favorite Hawaii
If you’re on Maui this weekend, don’t miss the annual Maui County Ag Festival. The one-day-only fest, now in its eighth year, was voted one of the top agricultural festivals or fairs in the state in our 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards polls. The event brings together farmers, ranchers and their products with the visitors, area
Looking for a more intimate, upscale and unique home base for your next Hawaii vacation? Look no further than these great Hawaii boutique hotels. Last summer we asked our more than 200,000-strong HAWAII Magazine reader ohana to share their favorite Hawaii things for our third annual Readers’ Choice Awards. They submitted thousands of ballots filled
