I’ve been writing a lot about the shrimp meals I’ve had, but maybe these crustaceans aren’t on your list of favorite foods. Hungry for something else? Try Uncle Bobo’s Smoked BBQ’s pork shoulder sandwich (pictured right)—our choice for “Best Alternative to Oahu’s North Shore shrimp trucks.” It nabbed the honor in HAWAII Magazine’s annual “Best […]
Barack Obama fever has been running unrestrained statewide this week. The U.S. senator’s public appearance at Oahu’s Keehi Lagoon Beach Park just after his Hawaii arrival last Friday kicked off a nine-day visit for the Democratic presidential hopeful. The Hawaii-born Obama’s raison d’etre for being here? Some serious vacation time. Obama promised to grab a
There are many tasty garlic shrimp plates on Oahu’s North Shore, but the best doesn’t come from a shrimp truck. At Ted’s Bakery, the butterfly-shelled shrimps are smothered in a butter-and-garlic sauce. Because the shells are removed, the flavor soaks into the shrimp. You can’t beat the buttery taste and succulent meat. That’s why we
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama arrives on Oahu today for nine days of rest and relaxation, his first break since presumably clinching the Democratic presidential nomination in June. It’ll also be Hawaii-born Obama’s first return trip to the Islands in 18 months—he, his wife Michelle and his two daughters traveled to the state each December to
When it comes to Oahu’s North Shore, two things come to mind: big waves and shrimp trucks. Shrimp trucks are like mini restaurants on wheels. You can find many of them along Kamehameha Highway, including Giovanni’s Aloha Shrimp. Even though this restaurant has no address, it’s not hard to find. When you’re in Kahuku, look
Racing pigs. Need we say more? Our swift porcine friends are only one of the many attractions at the 3rd annual Honolulu Family Festival, Ala Moana Beach Park’s Magic Island, Aug. 7-10 and 14-17. The festival was started in 2006 by non-profit Honolulu 100 to commemorate the city’s centennial celebration, with money raised going toward
You ask, we answer. We have received queries from HAWAII Magazine readers regarding the recent incidents surrounding Hawaii’s sea turtles. Let us clarify the facts. On July 19th, beachgoers discovered the remains of a green sea turtle at Lanikea Beach on the North Shore of Oahu. Honey Girl—as she was known for her honey-colored shell—was
It’s colorful. It’s thematic. It’s musical. It’s acrobatic. It’s French-Canadian. It must be Cirque du Soleil—coming to Hawaii for the first time ever this October, with its arena-touring show Saltimbanco. Saltimbanco is Italian meaning “to jump on a bench.” But anyone familiar with the 18 worldwide shows put on by these masters of circus reinvention
I was a fan of the Super Burrito at La Taqueria de Ramiro on Fort Street Mall in Honolulu. Now I’m a Fried Wet Burrito fan. Let me explain. This plate lunch is more than just a burrito. It comes with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream and of course, the fried burrito, wet or dry.
Ah, an evening in the Big Easy’s once nouveau riche Garden District! Refined men and women in their post-sunset finest. Jazz and zydeco drifting on gentle breezes scented by Spanish moss. Boiled crawfish. Jambalaya. A frosty mint julep to wash it all down. All you need to get there is a ride to the Honolulu
Better make plans now. The Waikiki Aquarium’s annual summer concert series, “Ke Kani O Ke Kai”—Hawaiian for “the sound of the ocean”—ends after two more concerts. We’re not talking about the sounds of the rolling waves. Rather a series of shows that, since June, has featured some of the state’s most celebrated contemporary Hawaiian music
When you’re named one of the best in the entire world, you must be something special. And, in this case, we agree. Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 2008 World’s Best Awards were recently announced, and six Hawaii hotels were featured on the annual readers’ survey. T +L readers gave their views on everything from best rental
