In Hawaiian, “Makaha” means “fierce,” but, during Buffalo’s Big Board Surfing Classic, this beach park on the west side of Oahu is the opposite of its namesake. Aloha is abundant for the two weekends in the middle of February, when anybody can enter Buffalo’s Big Board Surfing Classic. Unlike the pressure-filled environment of most surf contests, […]
A new style of ukulele, the Pahulele, has made taking the sound of Hawaii abroad safer and more convenient. Thirty-four-year-old Reid Shigemura is a second-generation luthier—his father made violins for a living—and now, he is revolutionizing the ukulele. Shigemura reenvisioned the instrument, making a removable neck and building the body as a box that can
As we leave Haleiwa Harbor, my heart feels like it’s beating hard enough to burst out of my chest and flop onto the deck of the Mo‘o like a freshly caught mahimahi. The ol’ ticker is pulsing with nervous anticipation as I try not to think about the movie “Jaws.” Or, it could just be the
I’m trapped in a hipster cliche driving out to the Kahumana Community—an organic farm and cafe with Google Maps navigating my hybrid car. The app’s navigation leads me astray on Oahu’s leeward side. Lost and late, my Honda Insight meanders around the rural roads of Lualualei Valley as the towering Waianae Mountain Range looks down
The non-believer could call it a coincidence, but, for the faithful, who still believe that the aina (land) possesses power, Maui Brewing Co.’s Uala Lager is magic in liquid form. This small-batch beer is brewed exclusively for the Old Lahaina Luau using uala (sweet potato) that was locally grown on Maui at Hoaloha Farms in Waikapu.
Chef Mark Ellman is known as one of the original 12 founders of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement, and for being one of the more prolific restaurateurs on Maui. In the 30+ years he and his ohana have lived on Maui, Ellman has opened over 17 restaurants, including Avalon Restaurant and Bar, Honu Seafood and
Native Hawaiians made poi by steaming the root of the kalo (taro) plant, mashing it into a paste and mixing it with water. Today, you’ll see poi served alongside traditional Hawaiian foods, but you can also enjoy it in delicious modern forms, too. TARO SWEETBREAD AND MALASADAS Punaluu Bake Shop’s famous sweetbread. Photo: Aaron Yoshino/HAWAII Magazine
Tennis fans in the 50th State are being treated to a world class match as the United States takes on Poland at the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group II First Round in February. The Fed Cup is the largest annual international team competition for women’s tennis in the world with 100 nations competing
The intimate Bar Leather Apron interior. Photo courtesy of Tom Park In addition to the appetizers that will be served with cocktails like the “BLA Old Fashioned” and “The Brooklyn,” the word “bar” in the name is an “homage” to Japan says Tom, who is also the CEO and founder of Leather Soul, a high-end,
Every new year, there are innovations in technology and, in 2016, the Activiter app is looking to innovate the way travelers to Hawaii book tours. Geared towards those who schedule activities last minute, this mobile-only application allows tour providers to fill vacant seats to spontaneous customers at a discounted prices. Available on the Apple App
Whether you’re looking for a fireworks show, live music, block party, dancing or libations, we compiled a list of the best events to ring in 2016. Most of these parties require ticket purchases or reservations so book ahead of time. Hawaii Island
“Mele Kalikimaka” is perhaps the most iconic Hawaiian Christmas carol, ever! Here are four quick facts about this “Merry Christmas” song that you may not have known about, but should. 1. OG Composer Robert Alex Anderson composed this song in 1949. The Punahou School and Cornell University graduate also wrote “Lovely Hula Hands” and “Punahou.”
