Looking for something from Hawaiʻi to put in your Christmas stockings this year? Here are 10 Islands-inspired stocking stuffers that will make Christmas morning merry and bright. 1. Mele Gift Tin, Honolulu Cookie Co. This small tin ($8.95) features six premium pineapple-shaped, buttery shortbread cookies in a beautifully designed box by local designer Jana Lam. […]
From its humble beginnings when vendors peddled cups of powdered ice sweetened with fruit syrups out of pushcarts along the Honolulu Harbor, shaved ice has been a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Over a century later, a trip to Hawaiʻi is still not complete without this iconic local treat. 1. Matsumoto Shave Ice For
Everything tastes better in Hawai‘i, right? We found five treats that are even better served in unique vessels, from fruit shells to Spam cans. Soft Serve in a Pineapple View this post on Instagram A post shared by Banán (@banan) Banán is known for Instagram-worthy bowls of its plant-based soft serve made from
The unofficial capital of Oʻahu’s North Shore, Haleʻiwa epitomizes the perfect beachside town. With a vast array of small, locally owned boutiques, a selection of eateries to fill the empty stomach of beachgoers and surfers alike as well as activities to do in the town itself, there’s a reason why locals and visitors love Haleʻiwa.
It’s difficult to find a name more legendary in Hawaiʻi’s shave ice industry than Matsumoto. Serving the Islands’ ubiquitous cold treat and maintaining an endearing charm, Matsumoto Shave Ice has drawn residents and visitors to Oʻahu’s North Shore for decades. This week the Matsumoto family celebrates 72 years of business in Haleʻiwa. On Saturday, Feb.
We get it, you can’t go wrong with the classics. A plate lunch from Zippy’s will always satisfy, and shave ice from Matsumoto is a surefire way to beat the heat. But if you’re tired of hitting up the same spots time and time again, then we have some places you need to check out. Who
Shave ice, an ice-cold, pillowy-soft sweet treat imported from Japan in the early 20th century and then given Hawaiian-style spins like tropical flavors and a foundation of ice cream, is high on many visitors’ must-eat lists. Pick up a guidebook to the Island of Oʻahu and you’re almost certain to find the most famous shave
Aloha Friday Picks is a weekly news blog that will run every Friday and features three things we recommend you do, try or experience over the weekend. Send us tips at media@hawaiimagazine.com. Today is Lunar New Year, Saturday is the 70th anniversary of Matsumoto Shave Ice opening in Haleʻiwa and Sunday is Valentine’s Day. You
Any of these items will make that Hawaiʻi lover on your list swoon. 1. This Is My Happy Place Floursack Towel, SoHa Living Photo: Courtesy of Jules + Gem This 7-ounce soy candle features notes of pineapple, vanilla cake and brown sugar—like your favorite pineapple upside-down cake. All of the candles by Jules + Gem is
Refreshing, portable and oh-so-customizable, shave ice is one of the most refreshing treats to enjoy while basking in the hot Hawaiian sun. And with so many good spots to choose from all around the island of O‘ahu, what’s stopping you from trying them all? 1. Matsumoto Shave Ice
About five years ago, the iconic Matsumoto Shave Ice shop in Haleʻiwa expanded, more than doubling its size and its offerings. (It’s still in the same spot in Haleʻiwa—it’s just a lot bigger.) SEE ALSO: 5 Changes We Love About Oʻahu’s New Matsumoto Shave Ice Store Now you can find more than 30 designs of
It may seem hard to believe Alan Wong, a James Beard Award winner and pioneer of the groundbreaking Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement, who has cooked alongside some of the world’s greatest chefs and reimagined ethnic cuisine in the Islands, would prefer to eat beef stew—“the watery, tomato-y kine, not the thick, brown kine”—than a fancy
