I had only heard about the famous Lady M Mille Crêpes from New York City, with its 20 thin crêpe layers, each separated by a lightened pastry cream. While Lady M has more than 30 cake boutiques around the world, including seven in China, I would have had to travel to Los Angeles or Singapore to try […]
“Come closer,” my guide says. My eyes widen—I’m already mere steps away from the action—but I do as I’m told. Just a foot in front of me, I watch as a woman deftly peels and folds look funn, Cantonese steamed rice noodles, into long translucent rolls. In under a minute, the stack of slippery sheets
For over a year, the Waikiki Parc Hotel has been closed for a $60 million renovation. When it reopens on Oct. 25, it will have a new name—Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani—and something else we’re exctied about: a new bakery and restaurant. Simply called the Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant, it will occupy the space vacated by
For nearly 200 years, much has been celebrated, discussed and enjoyed over a cup of Kona’s world-famous coffee. Kona’s annual coffee harvest has sustained this agricultural community and the community gathers to celebrate every November. Praised for its fine, light and memorable taste, Kona coffee once again takes center stage at the 49th Annual Kona
We’ve all heard it before. We’ve also probably said it ourselves, too: “This isn’t what it used to be.” And: “I remember when this place was less crowded.” It’s usually the first thing we say when we return to a place 10, maybe 20 years later. Except this time, I’m saying it a month—a month!—after
Kihei Caffe, Kihei The taro leaf risotto. Photo: Catherine Toth Fox Nestled on the Maui Tropical Plantation, The Mill House is surrounded by the farmlands that produce much of the ingredients featured on its menu. Dishes are imaginative and delicious, from the coconut curry with Kauai-grown prawns and local fish to the toasted pavlova made
Nestled in an old Hawaiian garden estate surrounded by rainforest, nearly at the end of the town of Volcano on Hawaii Island, Café Ono is home to the best vegetarian lasagna we’ve ever had. It may be one of the best places to stop for lunch before exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, but the excellent
Nothing has garnered more comments—and gifs—on my Facebook page lately than a photo I posted of a can of Pumpkin Spice Spam. Comments ranged from, “OMG! I can’t wait to try it!” to “Just. No.” SEE ALSO: Spam is Releasing a Limited-Edition Pumpkin Spice Flavor The limited-edition flavor is one of the more intriguing—if not
Love a good dive bar but the liquor selection is no longer cutting it? Or the cocktail quality at resorts and high-end restaurants but not the shockingly high tabs? Then discover the perfect middle ground at The Pint & Cork. Nestled between Rolex and Gucci in the luxury wing of The Shops at Wailea on
Hana, Maui, is a lush place, and there’s no better way to experience the bounty grown by local farmers and caught by Hana-based fishermen than at these food trucks and farm stands along Hana Highway. 1. Ono Organic Farms Fruit Stand Da Fish Shack is recommended by locals for its fish and chips and other
Who knows Hawaiʻi better than YOU? Each year, we ask our readers to make their voices heard in our Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards. HAWAII Magazine announced this year’s winners in our March/April 2019 print issue. Once again, the list of winners is an essential traveler’s resource to the best of every island,
(As of 2021, the bakery is permanently closed.) A few months ago, a friend posted photos on Instagram of perfect cookies and canelés wrapped in white paper from a bakery in the most unexpected place: a shipping container on the corner of an orchid farm in Waikane, a rural area in Windward Oahu. Rousselet
