Hawaiʻi Island: Where To Eat
Indulge your Taste Buds at Hawaiʻi’s Only Whole-Animal Butcher Shop
Waimea Butcher Shop makes sure no part of the animal—and we mean no part—goes to waste.
Best Loco Moco on Hawaiʻi Island
See how your favorite loco moco from the Big Island stacks up in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
It’s Tiki Time at These 5 Hawai‘i Tiki Bars
Your average tiki bar probably has more in common with nostalgia for mid-century Americana than any real particular place in the Pacific. But throughout Hawai‘i, five tiki hotspots—ranging from spooky to kitsch to iconic—are doing things right.
Craving Hawaiian Sweet Bread? Order a Loaf (or Two) Online
Punaluʻu Bake Shop on Hawaiʻi Island sells its popular sweet bread, malasada mixes and even Kaʻū coffee from its online store.
A Hilo Chef Aims to Teach People about Hawaiʻi’s Unique Food Culture
Brian Hirata, a local culinary instructor, recently launched Naʻau, a pop-up dining experience that showcases oft-overlooked Hawaiʻi ingredients.
Why You Should Stop for Lunch at Hawaii Island’s Volcano Garden Arts and Café Ono
Dine on healthy, hearty vegetarian fare and explore an eclectic art gallery and garden at this hidden gem, owned by artist Ira Ono.
How Hawaiʻi-Style Saimin is Making a Comeback
This humble noodle dish, unique to Hawaiʻi, is quietly regaining its popularity.
Get Specialty Coffee and Desserts at This New Hilo Bakery
The family-run Popover Bakery & Café bakes up doughnuts, flatbreads and, yes, popovers.
This New Tea Shop in Hilo is the First to Focus on Hawaii Island-Grown Teas
Shaka Tea, the first line of Hawaii-grown herbal ice teas brewed with the endemic mamaki, opened a tea emporium on Hawaii Island this month.
5 Great Okazuya Lunch Spots in Hilo
Not all that long ago, in a city far, far away (from Honolulu), there were many people who swore Hilo had the best okazuya in Hawaii.
Monumental Mochi: A Morning at Hilo’s Famous Two Ladies Kitchen
This little shop is a must-stop for Hilo residents and visitors buying Hawaiʻi Island omiyage.