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 […]
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is a bustling hub for international, domestic and interisland travel, making O‘ahu a pitstop for countless U.S. travelers heading to or from Asia or Australia. Even interisland travelers flock to Oʻahu, aptly known as the Gathering Place, on business trips and quick getaways. So, if you’re stuck with a long
Our readers sipped, savored and then ranked their favorite versions of the iconic tropical drink in our 2020 Readers’ Choice. 1. Duke’s, Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi The Royal Hawaiian’s White Wash mai tai. Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino The Royal Hawaiian’s classic bar is named after the mai tai, so no wonder they’re good at it. Try
The poke bar at Foodland Farms. Photo: Catherine Toth Foxa This next-level locally owned grocery store is packed with to-go foods, including Spam musubi, sandwiches, freshly made juices and smoothies, and a full hot bar with items like gandule quinoa and ulu (breadfruit) beef stew. A big draw are its poke bowls; you can choose
It’s not every drink that has a bar named after it or captures the magical essence of island life so well as the mai tai. And while the most iconic cocktail of tiki culture has many recipes and variations, these are the ones you voted “best” in Hawaii in our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1.
Ready for a night on the town in Honolulu’s bustling tourist mecca? Just follow our handy step-by-step guide for some of Waikiki’s best cocktails and views, or if you’re looking for a deal, stop by one of the happy hour spots on our list earlier in the evening for cocktails and pupu (appetizers). Tommy Bahama’s
