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 […]
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
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
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
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
While a car will take you to the far corners of any island, sometimes the best way to discover an area is by foot. From historic surf towns and colorful art districts to former plantation neighborhoods, Hawaiʻi is home to many great walkable regions. And you’ll quickly notice an afternoon can easily slip away when
Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is when we stuff ourselves with guilty pleasures before Ash Wednesday, the day that marks the start of Lent and what feels like an endless 40-days of fasting. In Hawaiʻi, devouring copious amounts of malasadas on Fat Tuesday is a local tradition. The deep-fried doughnut represents the blend
What better way to celebrate one of Maui’s many marvels than on Feb. 23, National Banana Bread Day. The best loaves are often found at quaint farm and fruit stands in the island’s countryside. Typically, these breads are baked from scratch with locally grown apple bananas and made following instructions from heavily guarded family recipes. The
It’s likely you’ve heard about boba tea and witnessed the craze—you may even be obsessed with it too. Some might say there’s a magic surrounding boba. Not only are you sipping tea, but you’re also chewing on squishy tapioca pearls. “It’s an experience you just have to experience,” Sierra Coullahan says, the co-owner of the
With the onset of the Covid-pandemic, Peter Hessler pivoted his young business from selling wholesale products to customers directly. He decided to open a booth at the Lokahi Kailua Market on Oʻahu to share Pono Potions, his all natural beverage syrups. Now, the coffee-curious and cocktail-connoisseurs can drive down Smith Street in Chinatown almost
Hawaiʻi’s culinary experts dish out their hot takes, from the nonnegotiable beach snacks, to the freshest poke and the disputed age-old question, ‘What’s your favorite Island?’ While you’ll learn what to order next at Palace Saimin, (thank you, Mark Noguchi), a hearty, family-cooked meal for these chefs appears hard to beat. Brian Hirata Brian Hirata
We get it, you can’t go wrong with the classics. A plate lunch from Zippy’s will always satisfy, and shave ice from Matsumoto is a surefire way to beat the heat. But if you’re tired of hitting up the same spots time and time again, then we have some places you need to check out. Who
