The most recent additions to Maui’s dining scene bring innovation, fantastic flavors and a touch of excitement to the island’s gastronomic landscape. From cultural hubs to inventive takes on classic tastes, these establishments are unveiling a delightful array of culinary creations. Balai Pata View this post on Instagram A post shared by Balai […]
Hawaiʻi native Carissa Moore, the five-time world surfing champion and first-ever Olympic surfing gold medalist, will be stepping away from the sport after the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer. On Instagram the 31-year-old posted: “This is by no means the end. I’d like to think of this instead as an evolution, the start of the
We’re back in Hilo—this time with digital media specialist Emily Smith. This sleepy town on Hawaiʻi Island is one of our favorites. (We did an entire podcast about it back in EP89.) This time we visit Honomū Goat Dairy—and play with baby goats—and grab mochi from Two Ladies Kitchen. We also dined at the award-winning
The light rain, the cozy gray mornings, the old buildings and shops that haven’t changed in decades. Everything in Hilo is a little slower, a little quieter, a little more relaxed. The sleepy town on Hawai‘i Island’s east side isn’t on the top of most travel itineraries, with visitors only flying in for the hourlong
Remember the old Kodak Hula Show at the Waikīkī Shell? Well, it’s coming back—sort of. The city, along with the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, announced yesterday that a new hula show at the same location will launch on Feb. 15. Called the Kilohana Hula Show, it will be a free, hour-long performance of authentic
The gateway to Hanalei Town and a foodie’s paradise, Postcards Café lives up to its motto as a place “where time stops and memories begin.” The small plantation-style diamond in the rough is just past the one-lane bridge from Princeville. Hanalei, the last town on the North Shore of Kaua‘i, is rich in history, peppered
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Lāna‘i is a place like no other. On this tiny island you’ll find coffee shops that open and close when they please, a relaxed mood among residents and an idyllic cat shelter, among other things. Started in 2004 by Kathy Carroll, the Lāna‘i Cat Sanctuary has become one of the biggest visitor attractions on the
It all started when Caesar Ho was a little kid, spending time with his father in the kitchen to mix and make a healthier soda using Sprite and juice. That was the inspiration behind the idea for Ho to create the Hawaiian Soda Co., a healthier alternative for soda lovers who want a delicious, low-sugar
Maui has been on our minds—and in our hearts. So we decided to dedicate our entire Winter 2024 to the magical Valley Isle. According to state data, in 2022, more visitors traveled to Maui than any other island. And we know our readers—you!—love this island, too. So we sent writer Grace Maeda and editor
The food options in Hawaiʻi are as plentiful as palm trees. You can find everything from pricey prix fixe menus to vegan hot dogs. And you don’t have to spend a lot to eat in the Islands. Many local favorites are under $5—and worth every penny. Read More: 5 Delicious Foods Under $5 That You Need
Say it’s not so—again. Kevin Allen, who spent the last year as editor of HAWAIʻI Magazine, is leaving once again, this time to live in Tokyo. (He left back in 2022; we said goodbye back in episode 79.) In this episode, he reminisces about some of his favorite stories, including: His first-ever story for the
