Out of the sun but just a few steps from the pool, Earl’s is an oasis of shade, boozy beverages and scrumptious pūpū (appetizers). Its drinks sport tropical colors, from sunset gold to electric blue, and its vibe—from the low-key but classic-looking bar to the inviting lounge furniture and art deco-esque custom kiawe branch sculpture […]
Chef Robynne Mai‘i never imagined she would be nominated for the prestigious James Beard Award, an honor she felt was unattainable for a first-time chef-owner with a small (but very popular) restaurant in faraway Honolulu. “We didn’t conceive Fête and run Fête with the aspiration of winning a James Beard Award,” says Mai‘i, who opened
Açaí and superfood smoothie bowls exploded in popularity thanks to their touted benefits and beautiful presentations. And the craze is still strong. In the Islands, local shops take açaí and smoothie bowls to the next level. Here, you’ll find açaí bases packed with extra superfoods and smoothie bowls topped with Island favorites like poi and
Episode 104 of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” is a tribute to Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown. The streets of these Oʻahu neighborhoods are filled with fascinating stories and are home to establishments that have persevered through some of the most transformative decades in Hawaiʻi. READ MORE: Your Guide Downtown Honolulu, Oʻahu These businesses include
I love a good food hall. It’s like browsing a farmers market or street fair and letting your stomach guide you. I was bummed when I heard Waikīkī Yokocho, a Japanese food hall located in the lower level of the Waikīkī Shopping Plaza, had closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many restaurants in Hawaiʻi—and especially
From white wine and apple cider to rice and sherry, diligent shoppers are probably familiar with the regular lineup of vinegars on grocery store shelves. But at Hawaiian Vinegar Co. the tart liquid is different, more nuanced. It’s bright, flavorful and just acidic enough to make your lips pucker, and each batch of the company’s
Food and travel go hand-in-hand. That’s why it was so easy for me, a former food editor and longtime food writer, to make the transition to editor of HAWAIʻI Magazine several years ago. (I’m now the editor at large.) To me, there’s no better way to experience a new place than through its cuisine—and Oʻahu
“Not all shave ice is created equally.” That’s what it reads on the sign above the door of Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice, which just opened its first location on Oʻahu right along Kapahulu Avenue. Just across the street from Leonard’s Bakery, the shave ice shop first started on Maui and was praised by locals and
New restaurants and dining adventures always await in Waikīkī. And the most recent additions to the district’s restaurant scene are Waikīkī Market and Piko Kitchen + Bar. At Waikīkī Market hungry beachgoers can order signature fried rice bowls such as the North Shore Style with garlic shrimp or the Seoul Style with bulgogi beef and
If you really want to get a feel for the best, freshest local ingredients and locally created dishes, look no farther than Hawai‘i’s local farmers markets. And on O‘ahu, on almost any day of the week you can find a few markets to fit your needs. The very best ones, of course, are on the
From restaurants helmed by James Beard Award winners to hole-in-the-wall eateries that have been around for generations, Oʻahu boasts a wide array of restaurants, cafés, bakeries, food trucks and takeout spots that will satisfy every craving. Here are 12 of the hottest—and coolest—eateries on the island that you need to add to your itinerary for
Hawaiʻi’s golden hour is spellbinding. As the sun sets beyond the Pacific, it casts an enchanting glow over the Islands. Pair a brilliant sunset with warm ambiance and a refreshing cocktail or cold draft beer and life’s worries seem to just drift away. Even for residents, watching the sun set over the ocean from a
