Food and travel go hand-in-hand. That’s why it was so easy for me, a former food editor and longtime food writer, to make the transition to editor of HAWAIʻI Magazine several years ago. (I’m now the editor at large.) To me, there’s no better way to experience a new place than through its cuisine—and Oʻahu […]
“Not all shave ice is created equally.” That’s what it reads on the sign above the door of Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice, which just opened its first location on Oʻahu right along Kapahulu Avenue. Just across the street from Leonard’s Bakery, the shave ice shop first started on Maui and was praised by locals and
New restaurants and dining adventures always await in Waikīkī. And the most recent additions to the district’s restaurant scene are Waikīkī Market and Piko Kitchen + Bar. At Waikīkī Market hungry beachgoers can order signature fried rice bowls such as the North Shore Style with garlic shrimp or the Seoul Style with bulgogi beef and
If you really want to get a feel for the best, freshest local ingredients and locally created dishes, look no farther than Hawai‘i’s local farmers markets. And on O‘ahu, on almost any day of the week you can find a few markets to fit your needs. The very best ones, of course, are on the
From restaurants helmed by James Beard Award winners to hole-in-the-wall eateries that have been around for generations, Oʻahu boasts a wide array of restaurants, cafés, bakeries, food trucks and takeout spots that will satisfy every craving. Here are 12 of the hottest—and coolest—eateries on the island that you need to add to your itinerary for
Hawaiʻi’s golden hour is spellbinding. As the sun sets beyond the Pacific, it casts an enchanting glow over the Islands. Pair a brilliant sunset with warm ambiance and a refreshing cocktail or cold draft beer and life’s worries seem to just drift away. Even for residents, watching the sun set over the ocean from a
During the winter months, surfers and spectators flock to Oʻahu’s North Shore for the monstrous waves. And after a few hours at the beach, they all swarm the area’s shrimp trucks for lunch. But today, a clear Sunday in December, I’ve got one thing on my mind, and it doesn’t involve massive waves or shrimp.
Hawaiʻi is known for its one-of-a-kind cuisine; a delicious product of the diverse cultures here. Trying these local dishes provides a bite-size glimpse into the stories of immigrants who came to the Islands and shared their customs and traditions with their neighbors. That multiethnic influence is still felt today, especially in what we eat. And
Known for its all-day breakfast and addictive Coco Puffs, Liliha Bakery has been local favorite since it opened in 1950. Starting today, Aug. 31, the bakery opens its fifth location, this time in Pearl Highlands Center in Central Oʻahu. It opened its fourth location in November 2021 in the International Market Place—its only in Waikīkī.
Coffee shops are true community gathering places. It’s in neighborhood cafés that doctors, lawyers, teachers, artists and travelers all coalesce, uniting over a similar need—caffeine. This very reason often makes cafés representative of the neighborhood’s residents and even the types of visitors it draws. There’s much to discover in a neighborhood through the coffee culture.
“We’re totally committed,” says Keno Knieriem, a graduate of Punahou School and owner of The Boardroom, a new farm-to-glass libation and tapas lounge in Kailua on Oʻahu. “We are doing our best to celebrate Hawaiʻi and make it as local as possible with The Boardroom.” Once working as a salvage engineer and operations manager for
