Tucked away in his eatery on South King Street in Mōʻiliʻili, Robin Abad is swiftly slicing fresh fish, prepping pohole fern salad and carefully plating a row of short rib pipi kaula, all while talking story with his customers from behind the counter. He hands over fresh poke bowls, pork belly bao buns and smoked […]
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series about Chef Zach Laidlaw, a West Maui farmer and chef who has greatly impacted his community after losing his home in the Lahaina fires. Another of Maui’s incredible chefs is getting his moment in the spotlight. That spotlight looks a little different, based on
This story was originally published on Jan. 24, 2020. Eight is a lucky number in Chinese culture since it sounds similar to the word for wealth or fortune. Here are eight lucky foods we eat in Hawaiʻi during Lunar New Year. Noodles View this post on Instagram A post shared by MIAN Honolulu｜ミアン・ホノルル (@miantastehi)
“You’ve never been to Two Ladies Kitchen?” I couldn’t hide my shock. My co-worker had been to Hawaiʻi Island several times, and she had never once stopped at the famous mochi-ya on Kīlauea Avenue in Downtown Hilo. I didn’t think that was possible. I can’t recall a single trip to Hilo, the sleepy town on
This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Wednesday. Though celebrating on a “school night” probably doesn’t allow for a late night out for most, there are still plenty of romantic fun to be had. While traditional activities are always a good time for the most romantic day of the year, in Hawai‘i it’s a lot
Kung Hee Fat Choy! In Hawaiʻi, we say this Cantonese greeting to wish you a prosperous New Year. Lunar New Year starts on Feb. 10 and runs through Feb. 28, ushering in the Year of the Wood Dragon. In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes power, nobleness, honor, luck and success. But it also means we’re
This story is part of our Meet the Makers feature, which was published in our Fall 2023 issue. In Hawai‘i, we always try to support local. Whether we’re buying produce from the nearby farmers markets or shopping at the mom-and-pop boutique down the street, it means a lot for us to give back to our Island
In 2018 an eruption of Kīlauea volcano on Hawaiʻi Island caused major damage the island, destroying more than 700 homes and devastating residential areas in Puna. It also damaged the summit area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Halemaʻumaʻu crater grew from 280 feet deep to about 1,600 feet deep, and its diameter more than doubled.
Hawaiʻi is one of the most romantic places on the planet. Couples love to get married, honeymoon and celebrate anniversaries here. Oʻahu, in particular, has a variety of places to romance your partner, whether that’s a quiet dinner at a fine-dining restaurant or a sunset picnic at the beach. Here are 12 date-night ideas—for Valentine’s
This story is part of our Meet the Makers feature, which was published in our Fall 2023 issue. In Hawai‘i, we always try to support local. Whether we’re buying produce from the nearby farmers markets or shopping at the mom-and-pop boutique down the street, it means a lot for us to give back to our Island
Hawaiʻi welcomes millions of visitors every year, so it may seem hard—sometimes impossible!—to escape the crowds, especially during peak travel seasons. But there are beaches, trails, parks and places a little off the beaten path, not highlighted in guide books, and not all over social media. Here are 11 of our favorite less-crowded locales. Waimānalo
Maui could really be called the Waterfalls Isle. There are dozens of waterfalls on Maui, from roadside falls to ones cascading from steep cliffs. A bunch are accessible without much effort, too. Here are some of the island’s best and most popular waterfalls. Note: Check weather conditions before heading to any waterfall in Hawaiʻi. Flash
