It doesn’t matter where I’m visiting—Kenosha, Wisconsin or Kyoto, Japan—I seek out independent bookstores. I love browsing the shelves, running my fingers along tattered spines or finding something unexpected in the not-always-organized rows of books. And you can learn a lot about the place you’re visiting from these locally own shops, too, which often showcase staff […]
Most people know about Hawaiʻi-grown coffee. We’re one of only two U.S. states that’s able to grow coffee plants commercially. (The other is California.) But there’s another crop that we turn to for caffeine grown here: tea.
The one thing I miss about living on the Mainland is the fall season: the leaves turning shades of red and gold, the crisp air, the reasons to wear cozy sweaters and head outdoors. The closest thing to that fall feeling in the Islands is a pumpkin patches complete with hayrides, sunflower fields and rows of the
We’ve all heard it before. We’ve also probably said it ourselves, too: “This isn’t what it used to be.” And: “I remember when this place was less crowded.” It’s usually the first thing we say when we return to a place 10, maybe 20 years later. Except this time, I’m saying it a month—a month!—after
Kihei Caffe, Kihei The taro leaf risotto. Photo: Catherine Toth Fox Nestled on the Maui Tropical Plantation, The Mill House is surrounded by the farmlands that produce much of the ingredients featured on its menu. Dishes are imaginative and delicious, from the coconut curry with Kauai-grown prawns and local fish to the toasted pavlova made
There’s no doubt about it: The upcountry Maui town of Makawao is a must-see for visitors. It’s surrounded by beautiful ranchland, filled to the brim with chic boutiques, too-cool-for-school cafes and delectable breakfast, brunch and lunch spots, all the while sporting an unassuming but charming paniolo appeal. And although it’s small—you can probably visit every
Love a good dive bar but the liquor selection is no longer cutting it? Or the cocktail quality at resorts and high-end restaurants but not the shockingly high tabs? Then discover the perfect middle ground at The Pint & Cork. Nestled between Rolex and Gucci in the luxury wing of The Shops at Wailea on
Hana, Maui, is a lush place, and there’s no better way to experience the bounty grown by local farmers and caught by Hana-based fishermen than at these food trucks and farm stands along Hana Highway. 1. Ono Organic Farms Fruit Stand Da Fish Shack is recommended by locals for its fish and chips and other
Earlier this year, Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort welcomed award-winning chef, Alvin Savella, to spearhead the culinary team at the signature restaurant, Humuhumunukunukuapuaa (Humuhumu for short). Named after Hawaii’s state fish, Humuhumu is a “floating” restaurant composed of a cluster of thatch-roof Polynesian huts, serving island cuisine with Polynesian and Hawaiian influence. The open-air
Island-born locals like Alana Kysar know all too well how homesickness can tug on the heartstrings when they move away, but a comforting dish of mochiko chicken can often soothe the ache. What began as a means of easing homesickness for the Maui native and her Oahu-born boyfriend became a journey into the world of
The Mana Kai Maui, seated like an emerald at the edge of mile-long Keawakapu Beach, takes you back to the “Maui state of mind”—THAT Maui. Unstructured, laid back, with caressing ocean breezes, the gentle sounds of the surf, and forever views of the beach and beyond. The spectacular location alone isn’t the only thing that
Maui County’s largest products show, the annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival, returns on November 1 and 2, 2019. Now in its sixth year, this popular event features over 140 vendors offering a wide variety of made in Maui County products, including food, art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, furniture, gifts, collectibles and more, all in
