If you live in Hawaii or have visited the Islands, you’re probably not used to spending more than a few dollars for a musubi, a local comfort food consisting of rice and a slab of Spam wrapped tightly together with a strip of seaweed. Well, across the pond in Seattle, Scott Lutey, an award-winning chef […]
Presented by Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria™ Resort MARINATED TOMATOES Serves 4 8oz Baby Grape Tomatoes Halved 8 Thai basil leaves torn 2 oz Garlic shallot confit (Minced Shallot and Garlic (2:1 ratio) cooked in Extra virgin olive oil over very low heat for 2 hours Salt and Pepper Sourdough Bread torn into 8 small
Presented by Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria™ Resort ULU RISSOTTO: Serves 4 1 ulu – Steam for 1 hour; cool, peel and mince, then deep fry until light golden brown ½ cup Ulu stock ½ cup Heavy cream 2 ounces Grated parmesan reggiano cheese 2 ounce Crème fraiche Lemon juice and Zest Chopped Chives Reduce ulu
There’s something undeniably cool about The Surfing Pig. Situated between Coffee Talk and Sprout Sandwich Shop, this tapas bar stands out, which is not an easy task in Oahu’s culinary cornerstone of Kaimuki. Maybe its owner, Stan Glander, took a few notes from his other wildly successful breakfast ventures, Kono’s North Shore, Kono’s Kapahulu and
In the last few years, the love of all things poke propelled to new heights as the ongoing American culinary revolution catalyzed its wide acceptance among foodies from across the United States. The sudden spate of poke eateries throughout the country is now comprised of upwards of 40 establishments in New York alone, with Yelp
It’s 3:30 p.m. and the lunch rush has finally slowed down, giving Aaron and Kristin Leikam a breather before the dinner crowd starts filing in. Husband and wife, the Leikams own Street Burger, a bustling neighborhood burger joint in Kapaa on Kauai’s east side. The two have been working in the restaurant industry for nearly
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
From diving in the Philippines to trekking up Everest, from tasting in the kitchens of northern Italian families to working aboard a sailboat as a private chef, Bella Toland’s sense of adventure and curiosity has now led her to Travaasa Hana. As its executive chef, overseeing The Preserve Kitchen + Bar and private catering, she
Just how good is the ocean view from Humble Market Kitchin? Before I’m seated at my table I’ve already counted four whales breaching offshore. Located inside the Wailea Beach Resort Marriott, Humble Market Kitchin is Maui’s latest Roy Yamaguchi masterpiece. The name is inspired by Yamaguchi’s grandfather who lived on Maui, and who taught Roy
Minutes from the airport and popular resorts, Lihue features some of the best food (and drinks) on the island. Follow this multi-stop guide for a fun food tour of the town—and bring a friend with you to share a few of the plates. Photo courtesy: Ha Coffee Bar 7 a.m. Ha Coffee Bar The bright and
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
When it comes to a romantic dinner with unobstructed ocean views, RumFire Poipu is hard to beat. For those of you familiar with RumFire Waikiki, the RumFire in Poipu is not the same: the menus are different, the hours are different and there’s no nightclub scene here. Located in the Sheraton Kauai Resort, the Poipu
