No Hawaii vacation is complete without the proper attire. That means rubber slippers (you know, flip-flops), breezy dresses and, of course, the perfect swimsuit. Two iconic Hawaii designers unveiled new collections last month, and you’re sure to find something that fits your beach-y personality, whether you’re planning to surf all day or lounge by the […]
Want to see the beauty of Hawaii, but not quite ready to risk life and limb to do it? Or maybe you’re a more experienced hiker but just pressed for time. These trails across the Islands, voted on by our readers in HAWAII Magazine’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, have both the payoff of stunning landscapes
It’s funny. When you’re a mom, your world revolves around your kids. (I should know.) But when you’re a mom with, say, a talent, that obsession with your baby can turn into a full-fledged business. Dozens of Hawaii moms have built businesses while raising their kids—many of them while working full-time jobs. The Mom Made
About five years ago, Shannon Hiramoto, a Kauai-born fashion designer who uses secondhand materials to create garments and bags, received a box of old muʻumuʻu (relaxed aloha print dresses) from a friend’s mom, thinking she could repurpose the material into other clothing. “I upcycled a few into tote bags, but it broke my heart to
The Honolulu Zoo is welcoming a new addition—and just in time for spring. On Feb. 19, a baby bongo antelope was born at the zoo. The female calf, which weighed about 30 pounds, is the first offspring of Topanga (mother) and Cory (father), both 5-year-old bongo antelopes. The baby doesn’t have a name yet. The zoo
A messy-haired boy in a superhero-red T-shirt and Crocs lowers himself to the level of two baby goats. One nudges his hand with its bony head, and the kid laughs hysterically. “Mom, mom, the goat head-butted me,” he calls out, smiling. Getting up close and personal with farm animals is part of the experience at
Poke (pronounced poh-kay) may be having a moment on the Mainland, but it’s long been part of the culinary landscape in the Islands. While the basic poke bowl is composed of cubed raw fish—usually ahi (tuna)—seaweed, sweet onions and inamona (roasted kukui, or candlenut), the dish has dramatically evolved. Ahi’s been replaced with other proteins,
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
It was no accident that David Campbell, veteran brewmaster, opened Aloha Beer Co. two years ago on Queen Street in Kakaako. This happens to be Honolulu’s historic brewing district, home to Hawaii’s burgeoning beer industry from 1900 to the late 1960s. Aloha Beer’s brewery is down the street from the Historic Honolulu Brewing and Malting
Locally owned and operated since 1948, Foodland has long been the go-to supermarket for locals. Its popular poke, made fresh in each store daily, tops our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, and the company has been committed to stocking its shelves with local produce and products. Late last year, Foodland, the state’s largest locally owned grocery
Fun fact: Hawaii is the only state where cacao trees grow, and many local chocolate companies are using Island-grown chocolates in their candies and treats. Here’s how your favorite chocolate companies stacked up in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Hawaiian Host This company, which started in 1927, was the pioneer of the now-iconic chocolate-covered
The original Liliha Bakery has been an institution in Hawaii since the Takakuwa family opened it in 1950, serving freshly baked cakes and pastries and operating a counter-only coffee shop with comforting local dishes. Growing up on Oahu—a mere 2 miles from this bakery—this has long been the go-to spot for my family. (My grandparents
