For the most part, Ala Moana Center is getting back to normal. Its parking lots are no longer empty, shoppers—some visitors, others kamaʻāina (residents)—fill its once deserted open-air passageways. Most shops have once again reopened their doors and, for the most part, are back their normal hours of operation. A mix of locals and visitors can be […]
The Diaries of Queen Lili‘uokalani of Hawai‘i, 1885–1900 Edited and Annotated by David Forbes Longtime Honolulu-based narcotics agent John Madinger has penned an unexpected novel that includes a new take on the infamous Massie case. Not to worry, the Punahou School alum isn’t making up new evidence. Without giving away too much, Madinger’s novel toggles between a
Whether you choose to surprise the coffee lovers in your life with a subscription, thank a teacher with a gift card, or make your mail person smile with a package they get to drink, not deliver, Kaua‘i Coffee’s holiday gift guide has 15 unique and delicious ideas for everyone. Gift Cards for Good Cheer Photo:
Each year Honolulu-based Mana Up Hawaiʻi hosts a 12-week accelerator program for Hawaiʻi entrepreneurs, helping them bring their products to market. The program culminates with a Product Showcase event, where participants present a 3-minute pitch to a crowd of 1,000 people at T Galleria by DFS in Waikīkī. There’s food, live entertainment and a marketplace where attendees
It’s been more than seven months since the popular farmers market at Kapiʻolani Community College on Oʻahu shut down due to COVID-19. In the meantime, other farmers markets—ones run by the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau Federation and the handful operated by FarmLovers Markets on Oʻahu—remained open, since farmers markets are considered essential businesses. But the KCC market, which
When purchasing a piece of jewelry made and designed in Hawaiʻi, one of the most important factors is the design. And throughout the years, specific styles and motifs have risen above the rest, from iconic island flowers like plumeria and hibiscus to the beloved honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle). So if you’re looking for that perfect piece, either for yourself
“Kauaʻi’s Biggest Little Town,” Hanapēpē, isn’t just a cute, off-the-beaten-path borough with a swinging bridge. It’s a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit. The town was built by immigrants, who, after retiring from the sugar plantations prevalent in Hawaiʻi’s past, banded together and started a community of small businesses. By the 1930s, Hanapēpē was bustling, with
Before researching for this cookbook, author Adrienne Robillard was more of a camping griller—hot dogs, hamburgers, the usual backyard fare. (She’s not a fan of lighting a grill.) But when she set out to write “The ʻOhana Grill Cookbook: Easy and Delicious Hawaiʻi-Inspired Recipes from BBQ Chicken to Kalbi Short Ribs” (Ulysses Press, 2020), she
Pua Hana Flower & Lei Photo: Courtesy of The Kaimukī Lei Stand “We wanted to make lei that had an old Hawai‘i feel,” says Keoni Williams, who, along with husband Makamae, had some unexpected time away from their hospitality jobs due to COVID-19 and decided to pursue their passion and open The Kaimukī Lei Stand.
Wine, sure. Food, of course. But I never aspired to be a hand sanitizer connoisseur; that is until the past few months when those little bottles became an essential item. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to be effective, formulas must be at least 60% alcohol, often identified as ethanol or ethyl alcohol
The story of Hala Tree Coffee started with a vacation to Hawaiʻi Island. In 2012, Jean and Danielle Orlowski jumped on a plane to the Big Island for a weeklong—and much-needed—vacation. Jean, who worked for a futures and option broker for about 20 years on Wall Street, was burnt out. The couple immediately fell in
This year may just be the year of peak poke. As far east as New York City, you’ll find hip restaurants and lunch counters slinging bowls of the seasoned cubed fish, piled high with every topping under the sun, from boiled soybeans to crunchy puffed rice. More often than not, these teeming bowls are starkly
