Don’t judge a book by its cover, and don’t judge The Lei Stand by its front door. This Honolulu speakeasy pays homage to its Chinatown roots with its authentic-looking storefront and sign on Bethel Street. But once you shimmy through the plastic drapes separating the storefront from the bar, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. […]
Some of you might remember Shore Bird, the iconic oceanfront restaurant at the Outrigger Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort. It opened in 1979, a restaurant with one of the best views in Waikīkī and a grill-your-own-steak experience; it shuttered in 2017 after 38 years. But when the hotel planned an extensive, multimillion-dollar renovation, the plan was
Buffets are, inherently, a thing a beauty. It’s a space where you can pay once and proceed to eat as much as you possibly can, filling yourself to the absolute brim before calling it quits. But, while many buffets offer similar entree and appetizer options, the new offering at the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort
In 1980 Han Sung “Has” Barry quit her job as a schoolteacher and started a cookie business. All because of a horoscope. She grabs her wallet and pulls out the astrological forecast, cut from the newspaper decades ago, and hands it to me. “You are ready for changes in business matters,” it reads. “Don’t let
Be on the lookout for these unique cafés across the Islands, ranging from a place where you can scratch cats while sipping on a coffee to one that operates out of a bright red truck complete with its own patio. Café des Amis With covered patio seating and beautifully plated dishes, Café des Amis offers
There’s something so simple yet so scrumptious about the humble loco moco, a dish that consists of white rice, hamburger patty and sunny eggs smothered in brown gravy. This iconic dish can be found everywhere in the Islands, from high-end restaurants to mom-and-pop shops. Here are the restaurants that our readers picked as serving their
While there aren’t many bad poolside bars in Hawai‘i, there are some that stand out from the rest. From secret grotto bars on Maui to pools with panoramic views on O‘ahu, here are a few of our favorite places to wet your whistle, and yourself, in Hawai‘i. Sunset at Turtle Bay Resort Aptly named, Sunset
Nothing says summer like a tropical-themed pop-up bar at an oceanfront resort in Hawaiʻi. Add to that a little Bruno Mars—and it’s a bonafide party. The multi-Grammy award-winning, Hawaiʻi-born artist was in town in May to launch the SelvaRey Rum Bar, a pop-up bar at the Fairmont Orchid on Hawaiʻi Island. The bar, which front’s
Hungry, but don’t want to make a dent in your wallet? There are many delicious spots around O’ahu that offer meals that get you the most bang for your buck. Here are our readers’ Top 5 favorite places to eat that won’t break your budget—but doesn’t skimp on flavor, either. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Home to
With summer right around the corner—it’s already the middle of May!—we decided to talk about our favorite travel activity: eating! We enlisted resident local foodie Melissa Chang (@melissa808) to share with editor at large Catherine Toth Fox (@catherinetothfox) her favorite new restaurants in Hawaiʻi. And both talk about their favorite local snacks. In fact, if
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
In Hawaiʻi we love our noodles. You’ll find noodle dishes everywhere, from cold somen salad at 7-Eleven shops to chicken long rice on Hawaiian lūʻau plates. Here’s your primer to the different kind of noodle dishes you’ll see on restaurant menus, in grocery stores and at potlucks in the Islands. Saimin Saimin is a unique
