It’s International Poke Day (Sept. 28)—so what does that mean? That means you should celebrate by eating Hawaiʻi’s iconic dish—with cubed raw fish, seaweed, sweet onions and inamona (roasted kukui, or candlenut)—wherever you are. Unless you don’t have access to fresh ʻahi. Or you’re a vegetarian. Or you don’t like fish. Or you’re not in the Islands, which […]
Raise a glass to National Cocktail Day today. No matter where you are, these cocktail recipes from our friends at Kōloa Rum will transport you to a warm, tropical beach in Hawaiʻi. From refreshing pineapple to sour lilikoʻi (passion fruit) and sweet coconut, these cocktails highlight the Islands’ signature fruity flavors. Hawaiian Mule Ingredients: 2 oz.
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s as good of a time as any to check out these fun drink recipes provided to us by our friends at Kōloa Rum. Featuring ingredients like guava, strawberry and hibiscus rose syrup, these drinks are perfect for a love-filled holiday. And even if you’re not in a
To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, get a little loose with these festive drink recipes made by our friends at Kōloa Rum Company and local mixologist Shanna Schad. Be sure to take it easy with the Hawaiian New Year’s Cocktail however, since you will probably want to remember the moment when the clock strikes midnight.
From ice cream to pastries and more, coffee seems to go well with everything. And there’s no better time than Hawaiʻi’s fall season, where the temps drop ever-so-slightly and the sun sets before 7 p.m., to mix a little coffee into your cocktails. That’s right, two of America’s favorite beverages coming together to form one boozy
Fried saimin is a potluck staple in Hawaiʻi, a stir-fry of curly noodles, Spam (or char siu pork) and veggies seasoned with dry dashi (Japanese soup stock). You’ll see this dish on menus at local restaurants, okazu-ya and saimin stands. In fact, some places—like Leeward Drive-Inn and Shige’s Saimin Stand on Oʻahu—even specialize in it.
If you’ve ever been to the luxe Fairmont Orchid on Hawaiʻi Island—and lucky enough to dine at Brown’s Beach House on a Tuesday or Wednesday—you might have tried the dessert special: the Tropical Malasada Shortcake. (At least you should have!) It’s a housemade malasada, sliced in half and filled with vanilla ice cream and topped
What better way to celebrate National Mai Tai Day—or any day, really—with a new take on the classic tiki cocktail. Ryan Birkett, head bartender at Doraku Sushi in Waikīkī, walks you through the recipe for Aoki Tai—new to the restaurant’s menu—which uses housemade falernum, a Caribbean cocktail ingredient spiced with clove, lime, ginger and almond.
Samantha Ferraro grew up in Kona on Hawaiʻi Island, then moved to New York City as a teenager. That’s where she learned to love and appreciate all things food. Today, Ferraro, who now lives in Bellingham, Washington, runs a food blog, “The Little Ferraro Kitchen,” where she shares recipes inspired from her culture and the
Gong Hei Fat Choy! Friday is Lunar New Year—or, as it’s referred to in Hawaiʻi, Chinese New Year—and food is always part of it, whether it’s noodles or nian gao. READ MORE: 8 Foods to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Honolulu Chef Xue Chong Ruan of the award-winning Tim Ho Wan at the Royal Hawaiian
We may not be gathering for this weekend’s Super Bowl, but that doesn’t mean you have to keep the party bland. Do double-duty with Aloha Spice Co.’s Guava Lime Smoked Hawaiian Sea Salt—great on fish and chicken—by using this spice mix in a cocktail. David Honma, Kōloa Rum Co. mixologist, concocted this recipe, combing the
If you’ve been to the FarmLovers Markets in Kakaʻako or Kailua on Oʻahu recently—and you really should—you may have noticed people chowing on a decadent egg-topped burger on charcoal brioche bun. The breakfast burger is one of the most popular dishes sold by Journey by HFC (Hawaiʻi Food Collective)—and we got the recipe! Some tips
