If you live on the Internet and know your way around a pair of chopsticks, chances are you’ve seen this viral meme. If you eat sushi and plate lunches on the daily, chances are you were salivating over the thought of it being true. View post on imgur.com It claims that if you break the […]
Something is cooking up over on Maui… The local food scene, whether it’s in the shape of a diner, truck or seaside lanai (patio), is shaping up to the most exciting in Hawaii this season. Whether you’re looking for lunch or dinner, these three have more than enough to pique your palate’s interest. Hana Ranch
The creamy green avocado is a staple of tropical eating, but did you know Hawaii Island harbors over 200 varieties of guacamole’s star ingredient? From pear-shaped to perfectly round and every shape in-between, avocados may have been introduced to the region by in-the-know visitors as early as 1794. Farmers’ markets from Hilo to Kona have
Everyone loves pizza. So much so, that it is an observed, albeit not official, holiday. The humble pizza pie is great in all its forms, from thin crust or Chicago deep dish to the classic cheese slice or the deliciously greasy pepperoni. Put aside your newly discovered love of poke and pork laulau (just for
With the sunny disposition of its beaches and people, it’s safe to say that Hawaii and Australia’s coastal communities share an immediate connection. With that, let’s not forget these three dining gems and their charming Aussie touches, not to mention so much natural lighting you won’t be able to tell which side of the equator you’re
If you need another reason for a fantastic dinner on Oahu, Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away. Here are four restaurants with deliciously detailed prix fixe menus ready to help you celebrate life, love and good eats. Definitely make reservations—and soon—or you’ll be left getting fast food. Presented by Moment Romance—a new social networking
Residents and visitors have frequented Huggo’s, a popular downtown Kailua-Kona venue, since it first opened atop a rocky seaside prominence in 1969. Following a series of renovation roll-outs that began last October, the attached bar with an equally good view is working to transform itself from a place to sit while you wait for your
Kohola Brewery didn’t waste any time opening for business on December 22, 2016, only a day after it got its liquor license. The brewery moved into the warehouse in Lahaina where Maui Brewing Co. got its start before transferring production to Kihei last year. Kohola Brewery is comprised of two husband and wife duos from Southern California—William
Lava Lava Beach Club offers Kauai’s unique toes-in-the-sand dining experience, complete with blue ocean views, daily live music and tropical cocktails you can sip straight from a freshly cracked coconut. The waterfront restaurant and bar opened in January 2016 at the Kauai Shores Hotel, conveniently located in the lively town of Kapaa on Kauai’s historic
With Morimoto Waikiki’s R&D pau hana (happy hour) dishes and specialty drinks, you decide what potentially hits the restaurant’s main menu. “R&D is our little thing for our chefs and bar managers to play around with some ideas, bring out new items and testing the boundaries a little bit of what we can do,” says
Your friends and extended family have their tickets to Hawaii booked and now you’re in the influential position to play host. That means aside from showing them tucked-away beaches and a cool scenic hike, you’ll also need to guide them towards satisfying places to eat. We’re sure you already have traditional malasadas, Spam musubis, a
Bring a taste of the Islands to your holiday-themed pauhana (happy hour) with this recipe from Tommy Bahama Waikiki. This martini packs a punch with equal parts whiskey and rum so don’t get too festive if you’re drinking these at a work function. Tommy Bahama’s Coconut Eggnog Martini 1 part Jim Beam 1 part Cruzan Coconut Rum 2
