Oʻahu is home to some of the most well-known restaurants in Hawaiʻi. From beloved bakeries to plate-lunch spots, these places have been influential in shaping the culinary culture throughout the Islands. From malasadas to manapua, you’ll want to try these 13 iconic dishes on Oʻahu. 1. A mega meat plate from Rainbow Drive-In Rainbow Drive-In […]
Coconut, or nui in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), arrived in Hawaiʻi via canoes sailed by Polynesian voyagers roughly 4,500 years ago. Native Hawaiians considered the coconut tree to be the god Kū in physical form. For them, coconut water was sacred and therefore used for important ceremonies and rituals. Many of the coconut trees’ ancient
The food options in Hawaiʻi are as plentiful as palm trees. You can find everything from pricey prix fixe menus to vegan hot dogs. And you don’t have to spend a lot to eat in the Islands. Many local favorites are under $5—and worth every penny. Read More: 5 Delicious Foods Under $5 That You Need
Oʻahu is home to some of Hawaiʻi’s most well-known bakeries that have been satisfying sweet cravings for generations. From a classic hot malasada to cream pies, here’s how HAWAIʻI Magazine readers ranked the best bakeries on Oʻahu in our the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Leonard’s Bakery View this post on Instagram A
While National Pi Day—March 14—is really about the mathematical constant, π (pi), or 3.14159265359, local bakeries have turned the day into something sweeter. Here are some ways you can celebrate National Pi(e) Day in Hawaii. 1. Hawaiian Pie Co., Oahu View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hawaiian Pie Company (@hawaiianpieco) This
For breakfast, a visit to Café Haleiwa is a must. The North Shore staple has been serving generous portions of American cuisine to salt-crusted early morning surfers since it first opened in 1982. And though its traditional breakfast platters are good, the real winner here is the café’s dessert Belgian waffles. 66-456 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa,
HAWAII Magazine reader Dinah Herrera e-mailed us for some help with a favorite Hawaii dessert: a chocolate haupia pie. Can you get me the recipe for the chocolate haupia pie at Anna Miller’s restaurant? You ask. We answer. Chocolate haupia pie is something of a dessert institution in the Islands. Haupia is a sweet, gelatinous
