Alvin Savella is slaying the Maui restaurant scene by using humor—and his tweezers—to give diners the ultimate experience. A Maui native and chef de cuisine at The Banyan Tree at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Savella has been creating dishes using fine-tuned gastronomy techniques. Throughout his 15-year career, starting at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey, to the […]
For this year’s 91st annual Lei Day Celebration, Lei Queen Charlene Leimomi Irvine and her court make their first public appearance May 1, at Kapiolani Park. Every year since 1928, a lei queen has been chosen from one of four age groups: na opio (youth, 18–30 years), na makua (adults, 31–45 years), na makua oo
This month is all about stimulating your senses: Taste beer from local breweries, get your hands dirty on a farm tour, listen to music from local artists and Grammy award winners, or choose to simply take in the sights and smells of flowers. Oahu 91st annual Lei Day Celebration 5/1 Photo courtesy: Lei Day Take
In our March/April “Best of the Best” issue, our editors picked the top stores on Oahu where you can find the best made-in-Hawaii clothes, knickknacks, music, crafts, jewelry and home décor. 1. Na Mea Hawaii With items ranging from Hawaii-published used and new books, CDs and DVDs, to clothes and crafted wood, there is something
The past weekend brought torrential rains to the island of Kauai, and parts of the north shore are still inaccessible. Here are the latest updates on what to expect if you have travel plans to the island. 1. State park closures Haena State Park, Napali Coast State Wilderness Park (Kalalau Trail) and Polihale State Park
Oahu Contact Exhibition 4/6–4/24 See the the fifth annual Contact exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art School, a review of contemporary art in Hawaii created by artists currently living in or originally from Hawaii. The title is inspired by Mary Louise Pratt’s anthropological term “Contact Zone,” a space where cultures intersect and conflict with each other, a
Localicious Hawaii is back this year with a lineup of 262 restaurants, promoting the use of locally sourced ingredients and the restaurants who buy local. From now until the end of March, all associated restaurants are creating one or more dishes using only locally sourced ingredients, and, every time it’s ordered, those restaurants are donating
Malasadas, the sugar-dusted, deep-fried Portuguese doughnuts, have become a staple in comfort food in Hawaii. These doughy treats are loved so much in Hawaii that Fat Tuesday turned into Malasada Day, when thousands of malasadas are sold over a course of a few hours. However, the debate about which location serves up the best malasadas
In an age when taking pictures of food has become the new norm, restaurants are trying harder than ever to become the next viral food trend to hit the internet. Whether you’re a self-proclaimed foodie or just trying to step up your Instagram game, these 16 spots are sure to impress every one of your
OAHU Honolulu Festival 3/9–3/11 Celebrating Asian, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures, this pan-Pacific festival kicks off its weekend events with an ennichi (traditional Japanese summer festival), craft fair and Carnival Corner. The festival also features entertainers from Tahiti, Japan and Hawaii, and don’t miss the highly anticipated fireworks show on Sunday, with fireworks exclusively from the
Plan a romantic evening with your loved one, enjoy a festive Chinese New Year celebration, or be entertained by a block party filled with food, fashion, music and art located in the heart of Kakaako. All Islands Valentine’s Day 02/14 Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. This year, take your beau out for a
If you’re up for a fantastic bowl of ramen, the freshest fish on the island or specialty kalua pig, these spots are sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters. Nico’s Pier 38 Kailua Fresh fish is always a favorite option at Nico’s.Photo courtesy: Nico’s Recently opened in Kailua, Nico’s Pier 38 incorporates a lot
