This cool, overcast and sometimes humid fall weather has me craving everything sweet. If you’re feeling the same way, check out these three eateries for a fun adventure on Kaua‘i’s east side. Sweet Shop By The Sea Step into Sweet Shop By The Sea and you’ll be met with walls filled with colorful gummies, rocky […]
The best lū‘au in Hawai‘i will serve the authentic stuff: succulent kālua pig, creamy haupia and, of course, poi. So if you are lucky enough to get handed that perfect plate, here’s what you’ll be eating: Squid lūʻau (top right), poi (bottom right) and chicken long rice (left). Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino Squid lū‘au: A classic lū‘au dish made with taro leaves (aka lū‘au or kalo leaves) simmered with octopus (tako) and coconut
Some of Hawaiʻi’s most beloved restaurants have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Top of Waikīkī, Like Like Drive Inn, Nobu Honolulu, Dillingham Saimin, Da Kitchen on Maui, Art Café Hemingway on Kaua’i. More than 50 restaurants have already closed—and counting. (For an updated list of restaurants that have closed in Hawaiʻi, click here.) Town, a
When ESPACIO opened in Waikīkī in September 2019, it was lauded as the most indulgent luxe hotel on Oʻahu—arguably the state. The hotel features just nine three-bedroom suites sprawling over 2,250 square feet each with ocean-view balconies equipped with Jacuzzis and personal butlers. Rooms start at $5,000 a night, which includes two 50-minute spa treatments and
It’s not a beach day without something to snack on. And you can’t just bring any snack, either. Nothing that melts or spoils—so chocolate-covered mac nuts and poke bowls are out. Here are our picks for grab-and-go snacks that are sure to satisfy—and will last an entire day at the beach. Coconut Chips, Foodland
What started as a Sunday-only pop-up in Hanalei, Kaua‘i, is now a full-fledged food truck operation that offers locally harvested taro doughnuts and plant-based beverages made to order. “The creation of the idea is something that we have been developing over the past four years together,” says Nile Dreiling, who owns Holey Grail Donuts with
(Editor’s Note: This story was published in our Summer 2020 issue. Currently, as of Aug. 27, all of these restaurants have had to close dine-in services and many are only doing take-out or delivery. Some may have temporarily closed. Use this as a resource for your next trip to the Islands.) If breakfast is
Vote now in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards! Tell us which beaches, hiking trails, lūʻau, hotels, food trucks and surf spots are your favorites! The results will be printed in our March/April 2021 issue! People may argue about who’s got the best loco moco. But one thing is rarely disputed: the origin of the
If you’ve never had a vegan poke bowl before, get one from Raised by the Waves. Trust us, you won’t miss the fish when you get your hands on this bowl of organic brown rice, cube beets, spicy vegan mayo, cucumber slices, green onion and seaweed flakes. Located in the Kahuku Sugar Mill, behind Seven
On Hawai‘i Island, wooden totems greet you at the entrance to Don’s Mai Tai Bar, the largest open-air oceanfront watering hole in Kona. These tall, carved columns look out over the ocean, just a few feet away from the circular main bar made of wood and stone. Above your head is a thatched grass roof and
Vote now in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards! Tell us which beaches, hiking trails, lūʻau, hotels, food trucks and surf spots are your favorites! The results will be printed in our March/April 2021 issue! You’re on vacation. So, of course, dessert! Maui has some of the best bakeries in the state, from old-school shops
Crack seed, arare, and dozens of dried snacks line the shelves of shops across the Islands. Whether you’re at Longs Drugs or the corner crack seed store, there are so many ʻono (delicious) treats to choose from. From sweet to savory, here are 10 of our favorite local snacks from Hawai‘i for all occasions. 1.
