Everyone wants the same shot: the tree-lined road from the entrance of Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden toward the Koʻolau Mountains. For reference, this is what it looks like (without filters or special camera tricks): Photo: Catherine Toth Fox But why stop at the beginning of the park when there are so many more reasons to venture into this lush […]
It was 20 years ago when Maria Barnette decided, almost on a whim, to buy an ice cream/shave ice spot on Monsarrat Avenue just outside of Waikīkī. She saw an ad posted and thought, “I know how to make eggs.” Without any kitchen experience—Barnette learned to cook from magazines and the Food Network—she took a
Of the 16 rotating craft beers offered at The Pint & Cork in Kihei on Maui, over a dozen are local varieties crafted in Hawaii. Recent popular offerings include Honolulu Beerworks’ Pia Mahiai Honey Citrus Saison, a Belgian-style farmhouse ale brewed with locally grown oranges, lemons and Big Island honey; Aloha Beer Co.’s Hop Lei
When we heard that an alpaca at a Maui farm gave birth around Christmas, we had to know more. First of all—there are alpaca on Maui? Apparently, there are. Kula Cottontail Farm is one of a handful of farms across the Islands with alpaca, medium-size livestock in the camel family that are closely related to llamas.
Looking for a dining experience as distinctive and enjoyable as a visit to the luxury wing at The Shops at Wailea? Reserve your next table or pull up a chair at the 24-seat bar inside The Pint & Cork to experience some of Maui’s freshest seafood prepared in a variety of delectable dishes. The warm
What Kaui Hart Hemmings has accomplished as a Hawai‘i writer is nothing short of impressive: Her first book, “The Descendants,” was a New York Times bestseller, published in 22 countries and turned into an Oscar-winning film directed by Alexander Payne and starring George Clooney. But why stop there? Her next novel, “The Possibilities,” was optioned
In November 2018, Hawaiʻi Forest & Trail expanded to Oʻahu, with three tours that did what the Hawaiʻi Island-based tour company did best: connect people to Hawaiʻi’s natural beauty. SEE ALSO: Tour Company Hawaiʻi Forest & Trail Expands to Oʻahu But this year it’s adding one more thing we people love about the Islands: food.
I have a 3-year-old who doesn’t stop moving. Ever. So I’m always searching for activities on Oʻahu—where we live—that will occupy him long enough where I can sit for at least five minutes, maybe even check my Instagram. Here are 11 of our favorites: 1. The Honolulu Zoo, Waikīkī Photo: Catherine Toth Fox Photo: Catherine
Raised on O‘ahu’s North Shore, award-winning photographer Clark Little is best known for capturing the extraordinary beauty of the shorebreak. And it all started because his wife wanted a photo of the ocean to hang on their bedroom wall. That honey-do-list item has turned into a full-on career. In a short time, Little gained critical
For years, HAWAIʻI Magazine has used Hawaiian diacritical marks in its magazine, a decision that was made well before I took the helm as editor in December 2018. Hawaiian diacritical marks comprise two symbols: the glottal stop (ʻokina) and the macron (kahakō), which lengthens and adds stress to the marked vowel. You can have the
1. Learn to Surf Photo: Kevin Allen I’m planning an epic adventure to celebrate my birthday this summer: hiking the 11-mile Kalalau Trail along Kauai’s Napali Coast. The trail has reopened after devastating rain caused flooding and landslides in 2018. Several years ago, I hiked to Hanakapiai Falls – two miles along the Kalalau Trail
Yes, he’s the son of celebrated Hawaiian artist Sig Zane. And yes, his mom is Nalani Kanakaole, the renowned cultural practitioner and kumu hula (hula teacher). But Kuhao Zane is a creative powerhouse and respected cultural practitioner on his own. Born and raised in Hilo, Zane fell in love with art in high school, then
