In Hawaii – land of the umbrella drink – there are few local companies catering to the wine aficionado. Perhaps it’s because our tropical climate seems, at first blush, unlike other wine regions of the world. Or, perhaps because most vacationers want something different from what’s readily available at home. Thanks to varied microclimates and differing elevations, […]
Forget about Red Lobster. If you want to treat yourself to a feast of never ending shrimp, lobster, crab and fresh-caught fish, then make reservations at Fish House, an upscale seafood restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. The restaurant is a great excuse to get out of Waikiki and head west
Hear that sound? It’s stomachs rumbling over Maui’s food scene! The Valley Isle has been gaining newfound attention as its culinary options continue to grow and rival Oahu’s year after year, with new restaurants and food trucks whipping up creative farm-to-table dishes and interesting spins on Hawai‘i favorites. Dig in to Maui’s newest restaurants and chefs who are raising the
Local grinds, fresh ingredients and old-school charm. Hilo sounds pretty delicious, doesn’t it? Hilo’s blend of history and culture translate into amazing, unique food—unpretentious and fresh. Here are a few must-try spots for food lovers, the next time you’re in east Hawaii. Moon and Turtle Nori’s Saimin is the place for noodlesPhoto by Cody Kawamoto This casual
Family Ingredients is a unique TV series that tells family stories through food, revealing along the way untold stories and global adventures. Not quite a documentary, not quite a cooking show, Family Ingredients is a joyful ode to farmers, food producers and families. Hosted by acclaimed Hawai‘i chef and sustainability hero Ed Kenney, we
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.
The rich, buttery taste of Hawaii-grown macadamia nuts already invigorates cookies, chocolates and other confections with tastes of the Islands, but now the nut is being pressed into a different kind of service. Hilo-based Royal Hawaiian Orchards is in the process of producing macadamia nut milk and is currently selling it to retailers nationwide. Though
It’s almost as if it wanted to be kept a secret. I’d traveled from the urban confines of Honolulu to Kauai, the western island in our chain, to visit a new restaurant hiding in plain sight within a resort shopping center on the south side of the Garden Island. Past the canopy of trees on
Upcountry Maui has long been known as a hub of ranching and farming; three small businesses are also putting that verdant region on the map with their fine wines and spirits. MauiWine, Haliimaile Distilling Co. and Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery offer tastings and tours that include an insider’s look at their production facilities. During
Hawaii Island vacationers enroute from the resorts at Waikoloa to the black and green sand beaches, taking the scenic way to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or just enjoying Kona coffee country, now have two notable dining options. The Mango Court complex, already home to Annie’s Burgers, Gypsea Gelato and the Cliff John’s Gallery collective of Hawaii
These businesses are taking Hawaii-grown cacao from bean to bar and, in some cases, even grow the chocolate on-site. HAWAII ISLAND Big Island Chocolate Co.The small family farm south of Hilo has about 300 trees and makes chocolate on-site for sale at area farmers markets. (808) 966-6693, bigislandchocolatecompany.com. Hawaiian Crown Plantation and Chocolate FactoryLook for its
Hawaii is the only U.S. state whose climate is suitable for growing cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate. Yet, more than 180 years since the plant was first documented here, the Islands’ bean-to-bar chocolate industry is still in its infancy. That’s about to change. To the uninitiated, a cacao plant is not what you
