In small batches, Haleakalā Creamery makes one-of-a-kind goat milk ice cream and cheeses. The Maui family business also hosts farm tours so people can meet its friendly goats, learn about local farming, and taste a spread of gourmet goat-milk products. Striving to be a part of the Islands’ farm movement, Rebecca Woodburn-Rist was determined to produce her own food from Maui’s agriculture […]
For many, perusing the snack aisle in any grocery store feels like a stroll down memory lane. And because of the many ethnic influences here, so much about the Islands are unique, from culture to cuisine, and that’s true for snacks, too. So next time you’re in a grocery store in Hawaiʻi, make sure to
Editors’s Note: While COVID-19 temporarily shuttered many restaurants on O‘ahu—and some for good—summertime brought record numbers of visitors to the Islands and many eateries have reopened with both takeout and dine-in service. At press date, O‘ahu restaurants require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken in the last 48 hours as part of
It’s “da comeback” many have been clamoring for. Da Kitchen, Maui’s popular restaurant serving local comfort food, has reappeared in Kīhei, along with its signature, heaping plates of chicken katsu and kalbi ribs. After closing its three locations in 2020 amidst the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, a reimagined Da Kitchen Café began operating
Whether you’re a visitor spending Thanksgiving in Hawaiʻi or a local looking to avoid cooking this Turkey Day, this is the list for you. We’ve put together an assortment of places to go to get your Thanksgiving fix, in a variety of ways—from dinners to-go, Thanksgiving cruises and even a lūʻau that will feature a
Waikīkī just got sweeter. The iconic Liliha Bakery, a local favorite since 1950, is opening a new location—its fourth on Oʻahu—on Thursday at the International Market Place. It will be a full-service restaurant and bakery, sprawling over 8,516 square feet and boasting both indoor and outdoor seating for more than 200 diners. (It’s in the
Sometimes you can’t decide where you want to go for dinner. That’s when a collaborative dining experience—a restaurant featuring items from various restaurants—could come in handy. Upstairs Waikīkī is exactly that. Its menu combines speciality items from two standout Japanese restaurants in Honolulu—Sushi Sho and Hachibei—with its own signature dishes. The restaurant opened on Oct.
At Marlow, wood-fired sourdough pizzas are the star of the menu, highlighting local broccolini, tomatoes, potatoes and meats. Add the fact that it’s the first eatery from Jeff Scheer, one of Maui’s best known chefs, and you get why the Upcountry Maui spot is drawing buzz just two weeks after opening. View this post
Between local fare and fusion flare, there’s no shortage of food trucks that offer an ‘ono (delicious) meal at an affordable price on Maui. While some local food trucks rotate around the island, many park in the same location every day, building an ever-growing list of regular customers. You can also find designated lots filled
Take a trip back to the 1960s and ‘70s, when you visit Heyday, Waikīkī’s newest hangout spot. Located in the newly renovated White Sands Hotel, the bar and open-air restaurant is the brainchild of the team behind Chinatown’s popular restaurant, Fête. Along with its retro vibe, Heyday offers a circular poolside bar with swings—yes, swings—that’ll
On Hawai‘i Island, you’ll find some of the state’s oldest eateries, places preserved in amber, where the decor and menu have changed little over the decades. Many are helmed by the third or fourth generations of the founders, now feeding the third or fourth generation of customers. Here are four favorites that feel like a
Sixty years. Three generations of owners. Countless happy customers. Rainbow Drive-In, opened in 1961, has been the place to go for local comfort foods and affordable plate lunches on Oʻahu—and on Oct. 2, 2021, the iconic drive-in will be hitting the 60-year mark. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rainbow Drive-In
