In the hours following Hurricane Iniki’s devastating march across the island of Kauai in September 1992, the only visible damage to Hanalei’s historic Waioli Mission House seemed to be three broken glass window panes. Closer examination revealed that a far more ominous outcome had been narrowly dodged. Iniki—to this day, one of the most powerful […]
Vegan desserts. Harlequin cocktails made with fresh juice. Filipino comfort foods such as pork adobo and pancit noodles. Kauai’s got a little something for everybody, and if you’re having trouble deciding what to get, take a look at the list below and try not to get too hungry. Eat Healthy Café After passing Wailua River
HAWAII Magazine’s 2013 Food Issue is all about features focused on Hawaii eats. The November/December issue’s main course, however, is “75 Places to Eat Like A Local,” a guide to the Hawaii places you’ll find us grabbing a bite to eat, or telling our friends and family to nosh at. They’re the cafes we send
Supporting local farms and food producers has been a mission of the Waipa Foundation since it was founded in the 1980s to manage one of the largest intact and undeveloped land divisions in Hawaii. The community-based nonprofit oversees the 1,600-acre ahupuaa of Waipa on the north shore of Kauai. Their boundaries determined by Hawaiian alii
Scan the rugged, leafy hills that are the backbone of Kauai’s east side on the drive between Wailua and Kapaa towns, and it doesn’t take long to make out the profile of Nounou Mountain. More famously known as “Sleeping Giant,” its emerald ridgeline resembles a human figure reclining on his back, chest held high and
Whether you’re a resident or visitor, you’ve got a really good reason to eat out in Hawaii this week. From today through Nov. 24, more than 50 Hawaii eateries—from fine dining to uber-casual fast food places—are participating in the 6th annual Restaurant Week Hawaii, offering special menus, promotions and discounts. It’s a weeklong celebration of
The view of Hanalei Valley on Kauai’s North Shore. The grandeur of Oahu’s windward side from Makapuu Point. The Big Island’s lush and lovely Pololu Valley from the end of highway lookout past the North Kohala towns of Hawi and Kapaau. We’ve counted the hundreds of answers HAWAII Magazine’s Facebook reader ohana shared with us
HAWAII Magazine’s 2013 Food Issue is on sale now. And this year, we’ve packed the issue with even more stories focused on eats than years’ past. From winging to Kauai, Maui and the Big Island to explore fresh juice business Akamai Juice Co., nosh on the Valley Isle’s favorite noodle dish at Sam Sato’s and
Lei made from tiny, colorful shells carried by surf onto the beaches of the island of Niihau are among the most prized in the world. A master artisan may take years to craft a multi-strand Niihau shell lei like the ones pictured here, with much of that time spent combing beaches for the desired colors
As of this morning, all of Hawaii’s National Park Service parks, monuments, trails and historic sites are again open for visitors following the temporary resumption of funding for federal government services on Wednesday. The World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument at Pearl Harbor on Oahu opened at 7 a.m. this morning, resuming
Not to brag, but Hawaii has some of the most beautiful valleys in the world. Sure we’re a bit biased. But put yourself in our slippahs. Just about every Hawaiian Island can claim a breathtaking valley. We have valleys of all shapes, sizes and terrains—populated and pristine, remote and easily accessible, lush and rugged. We’ve
There’s no shortage of bakeries across Hawaii, serving everything from exotic Japanese cake rolls to old-fashioned apple pies to extravagant modern desserts. There are old-time neighborhood bakeries like Kamehameha Bakery in Kalihi on Oahu that sells some of the best—and inexpensive—glazed donuts around. Or donut shops like Regal Bakery—three locations on Oahu—with its creative donuts,
