You ask. We answer. HAWAII Magazine Reader Richard A. Watkins of Anaheim, Calif., writes: I am looking for a source where I can purchase Hawaii-grown papayas. Do you know of one? There’s nothing quite like the taste of a fresh Hawaii-grown papaya. For those away from the Islands, however, getting their papaya fix can be […]
All the upscale burgers and sweet potato fries you could eat. Kahlua-spiked milkshakes at the open bar. And a few members of the Lost cast lending some celebrity support to one of their own. Last weekend, Lost actor Daniel Dae Kim, Hawaii chef DK Kodama and business partners Ed Robles and Pablo Buckingham threw a
Hawaii’s most popular pupu (appetizer) is poke (seasoned bite-sized raw fish). It’s a common staple you’ll find at backyard barbecues, grocery stores and even fine-dining restaurants in the Islands. While many sell the usual soy-sauce-sesame seed oil-onion ahi poke, Fresh Catch specializes in 25 different styles of poke. This Kaimuki restaurant on Waialae Avenue reinvented
I recently had breakfast with Lost actor Daniel Dae Kim—and well-known Hawaii restaurateur, DK Kodama—at their new Hawaii restaurant. The two are partners in The Counter, a build-your-own burger place in Kahala Mall (a sizeable neighborhood mall in East Honolulu that also houses a Whole Foods, and an Apple store, among other retailers). What was
Lavender can soothe the spirit, but are you familiar with its culinary uses? The Maui Book of Lavender provides everything you ever wanted to know about lavender—from its history and healing powers to tips about how to grow them in your own garden and use them in the kitchen. The Maui Book of Lavender actually
The dry noodles at Sam Sato’s, Inc. are what you could call Maui’s version of Kauai’s Hamura’s Saimin—except these noodles aren’t in a broth. People on Maui swear by them. A friend of mine told me, “You’re going to Maui, you must eat the dry noodles there.” I was skeptical. To me, “dry noodles” didn’t
We get a lot of reader e-mails asking for our personal recommendations on the best places to eat in the Islands. Where would we go for dinner if we were staying near Kamuela on the Big Island? What’s our favorite Honolulu neighborhood eatery with a great menu and affordable prices? Do we think Alan Wong’s
In our nation’s capital, dinner menus inspired by past presidents are nothing new. But as Barack Obama’s inauguration approached, several Washington, D.C. area restaurants got Hawaii-inspired as well, crafting special prix-fixe menus reflecting the delicacies of the future Commander-In-Chief’s Island roots. The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City’s fyve Restaurant Lounge challenged executive chef John Zaner of The
You ask, we answer. Iris Heiser of Bethel Park, PA writes: Our daughter, Samantha, is turning 6 in March and wants to have a “Hawaii party.” Where could I order decorations, clothes, food, etc. for the big event? Luau—the quintessential Hawaii party—are especially popular for birthday celebrations here in the Islands. Finding a good outlet
Barack Obama hasn’t taken over the Oval Office yet but his legacy is already brewing. Inspired by the President-elect, Big Island coffee company Kona Joe Coffee has created Barack O Blend—a blend of Indonesian, Kenyan and Hawaiian coffees meant to reflect places and cultures that were a part of Obama’s upbringing. “I followed his campaign very
You ask. We answer. HAWAII Magazine reader Kathleen Leilani Smith e-mailed us: Help! Where can I find poi on the Mainland? I was brought up on it in Hawaii, and have converted my grandson Andrew. I know I can get it at the Aloha Festival in San Francisco in August, but that is too long
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa is back in town at his Nobu Waikiki restaurant checking in on the kitchen staff and meeting with diners. Stop by tonight, Friday or Saturday and Chef Nobu himself might just take a seat at your table to offer dining recommendations or even suggest a sake pairing. Really. Matsuhisa
