When it comes to Oahu’s North Shore, two things come to mind: big waves and shrimp trucks. Shrimp trucks are like mini restaurants on wheels. You can find many of them along Kamehameha Highway, including Giovanni’s Aloha Shrimp. Even though this restaurant has no address, it’s not hard to find. When you’re in Kahuku, look […]
Dr. Sylvia Earle is no stranger to Hawaii’s waters. “I can’t count the number of times I’ve been to Hawaii,” says National Geographic’s Explorer-in-Residence. “But I’m back again.” Twenty-nine years ago, Earle took a submersible down off Oahu’s Makapuu Point and then walked 1,250 feet below the ocean’s surface. Today, she’s back in Hawaii as
I was a fan of the Super Burrito at La Taqueria de Ramiro on Fort Street Mall in Honolulu. Now I’m a Fried Wet Burrito fan. Let me explain. This plate lunch is more than just a burrito. It comes with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream and of course, the fried burrito, wet or dry.
This week, 181 youth soccer teams from across the country are on Oahu for the AYSO National Games. Thousands of kids ages 11 to 19 and their parents gathered at the Waipio Soccer Complex for Wednesday’s Soccerfest. The final games are scheduled for tomorrow and Sunday. The purpose of the American Youth Soccer Organization’s national
If you’re on Oahu this Saturday, stop by the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie for the annual Tahitian Festival, Te Mahana Hiroa O Tahiti. More than 100 dancers, ranging in ages 3 to 18, will compete in the dance competition. Unlike hula’s gentle moves, Tahitian dancing involves quick shaking movements to the sound of fast
On June 9, Uilani, an 11-year-old sea lion, gave birth to a healthy baby girl at Oahu’s Sea Life Park. Yesterday was the pup’s first public appearance. The baby sea lion, who doesn’t have a name yet, weighed approximately 17 pounds and measured 24 inches in length. Isn’t she a cutie pie? You can learn
HAWAII Magazine reader Michael Mattox e-mailed us: Do you know where I can buy the red-and-gold alii signs they use to show points of interest in Hawaii? According to a Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau representative, the “warrior” signs—which mark sites of historical, cultural or scenic interest—are not for sale. A January 2005 Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Hosting a party this summer? Why not throw your own luau? In the July/August 2008 issue of HAWAII Magazine, we created a contemporary luau guide just for you. The Modern Luau: A Complete How-To Guide features recipes by noted Hawaiian chef Fred DeAngelo, and is filled with photos that’ll make your mouth water. This is
When I have cravings for bun cha gio thit nuong (a Vietnamese dish consisting of rice vermicelli, barbeque pork and spring rolls), I like to go to Vietnam Café Pho Saigon, a small restaurant on the corner of Hotel and Smith streets in Honolulu’s Chinatown. There’s nothing fancy about the restaurant, but don’t let appearances
Congratulations to the Hawaiian monk seal—now our official state mammal. Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona signed a bill into law last week giving the endangered and much-beloved seal the official designation. Wildlife experts—who have long considered the seal one of the world’s most-endangered species—hope the move will raise international awareness about the native Hawaii mammal’s
Today we celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I, the alii who united the Hawaiian Islands in 1795. It’s a state holiday. Schools and farmers markets are closed, city buses operate on a holiday schedule and state government officials have the day off. Waikiki had its celebrations this past weekend, but now it’s Kapaau’s turn.
What’s your favorite town in Hawaii? Place to stay? Favorite treat or indulgence in Hawaii? Is it Kona coffee or fresh pineapples? Tell us. We want to know. If you haven’t already filled out our Best of Hawaii ballot, you still have time. There’s two ways you can participate: fill our ballot out online and
