At the corner of Wharf and Hotel Street in Lahaina, there’s a refreshing contrast between historic and contemporary. The Best Western Pioneer Inn, one of Hawaiʻi’s oldest hotels, is home to Papaʻaina. As an inventive and resourceful restaurant, Papa’aina serves a brunch you won’t come across anywhere else on Maui, with hyper-focused ingredients and clever […]
Chinatown and Downtown Honolulu are among Hawai‘i’s most storied neighborhoods, with rich histories that date back hundreds of years. Chinatown, just ‘Ewa of downtown Honolulu, was home to thousands of Chinese immigrants who worked on Hawai‘i’s sugar plantations in the 1800s; it nearly burned down in 1900 during attempts to combat the bubonic plague. Years
From convenient stores and gas stations to okazuya and farm-to-table restaurants, co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda share where they like to eat in the Islands. Both Cat and Grace admit they are creatures of habit and like what they like. Therefore, it is no surprise their favorite restaurants serve a fusion of cuisines
What makes Hawaiʻi extraordinary is that every island in the archipelago is distinct. From black-sand beaches and volcanic topography to the local pidgin phrases and regional cuisine, each island is unique. As for which island is the best? It’s fiercely debated. Every year we ask our readers, and the results change from year to year.
Dearest Readers, we have some news for you: We’ve found five scrumptious places you can visit to sip on delightful teas and dine on delectable scones, pastries and sandwiches—all while dishing on the latest season of Netflix’s popular show “Bridgerton.” At a typical afternoon tea service, one can find a selection of finger sandwiches—such as
Since the first event in 1964, the Merrie Monarch Festival has been a vibrant celebration of hula and Hawaiian culture. Excitement builds during a week of festivities, including parades, performances and Hawaiian art fairs, and reaches its peak during three nights of hula competitions. It’s when the quiet town of Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island, where
The painted panels its rollup door declare one of the world’s most universal truths: “ICE CREAM MAKES YOU HAPPY.” Sweet As, the bright and cheery real fruit ice cream parlor in Haleʻiwa, has embraced the claim and upped the ante—and going by the waves of returning customers certainly would have you believe that good ice
It’s with a heavy heart we’re saying goodbye and a hui hou (see you again) to “Have Aloha Will Travel” co-host and HAWAIʻI Magazine’s digital media specialist Taylon Faltas. As Taylon says farewell to Hawaiʻi, she shares what she’ll miss most about living in the Islands. From her favorite restaurants to her go-to beaches on
Raise a glass to National Cocktail Day today. No matter where you are, these cocktail recipes from our friends at Kōloa Rum will transport you to a warm, tropical beach in Hawaiʻi. From refreshing pineapple to sour lilikoʻi (passion fruit) and sweet coconut, these cocktails highlight the Islands’ signature fruity flavors. Hawaiian Mule Ingredients: 2 oz.
While brunch is the latest craze, breakfast remains the most important meal of the day. And on Maui, it’s the mom-and-pop restaurants and hidden gems that serve some of the best breakfast plates on the island that will keep you fueled all day. From omelets stuffed with local ingredients to pastries made by hand, these
With its golden beaches, turquoise waters and exciting surf culture, the world fell in love with Waikīkī in the 1960s. Even Elvis Presley was enthralled, filming three movies in the Islands during the decade. It was during this time that Hawaiʻi became a romanticized getaway with postcards sent from paradise. In recent years, an emerging
