The poke bar at Foodland Farms. Photo: Catherine Toth Foxa This next-level locally owned grocery store is packed with to-go foods, including Spam musubi, sandwiches, freshly made juices and smoothies, and a full hot bar with items like gandule quinoa and ulu (breadfruit) beef stew. A big draw are its poke bowls; you can choose […]
The new Ewa Wing Expansion at Ala Moana Center. Photo: Courtesy of Ala Moana Center Our editorial team walked the entire 55-acre mall, which boasts more than 2 million square feet of retail space and is one of the Top 10 biggest malls in the U.S. (It’s currently still the largest outdoor mall in America.)
Three years ago, Ian Boyle and his wife, Uluwehi, were enrolled in a health coaching certification program, learning about the benefits of probiotics and bromelain, a mixture of enzymes found in pineapples and used to reduce inflammation. The idea came to them: Why not create a raw vinegar from locally grown pineapple, using the bacteria
We know hard it can be to find the perfect gift for the holidays. So the HAWAIʻI Magazine team curated some limited-edition and exclusive products inspired by the Islands and perfect for anyone on your list, now available in our online store. Our new holiday notecards by Bradley & Lily are available online. Photo: Aaron
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
Queens’ MarketPlace is the crown jewel of the Waikoloa Beach Resort shopping, dining and entertainment experience. When it opened in 2007, its goal was to provide both resort guests and the local community a place to not only shop and dine but to share and celebrate the music, dance, arts and crafts of Hawai‘i. It
Kailua, the once-sleepy community on Oahu’s Windward Side, is most often associated with its beaches. And we get it. Kailua and Lanikai beaches are world-renowned, luring thousands of visitors every year with their golden sands and aquamarine waters. But the appeal of this beachy town, flanked by the dramatic cliffs of the Koolau Mountains and
Drive down the main road of Kauai’s retro little Kapaa town—past the trendy coffee shops, surf stores, signs advertising shave ice, and hustling tourists—and you’ll spot a charming, standalone cream-colored shack. Maybe it will be the French doors that catch your eye, the two inviting yellow-painted chairs parked out front, or the Seaweed + Sage
When visiting the Waikoloa Resort on Hawaii Island, Kings’ Shops sprawls over 71,000 square feet and is a perfect place to eat and shop. Wander through the tropical landscape and find great stores and restaurants including brand names such as Tori Richard, Tommy Bahama and Michael Kors, and Island favorites like Maui Divers Jewelry, Crazy
A year ago Shannon Hiramoto was browsing the Salvation Army thrift store in Lihue when she came across a short muumuu, with bright pink and purple flowers and a ruffled neckline. She absolutely loved it and bought it for $4. The Kauai-born fashion designer has long had a thing for the loose-fitting aloha-print dresses that
Whether you are searching for the latest in makeup trends, want to elevate your look with a bold new haircut or simply need new face wash or shampoo, Ulta Beauty is the ultimate one-stop-shop where the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty transformed the beauty industry when founders Richard George and Terry Hanson opened the first
Go back to the main Best of the Best menu. Or visit: Best of All Islands Best of Oahu Best of Maui Best of Kauai Best of Molokai & Lanai Best of Hawaii Island Art Gallery 1. Volcano Art Center 2. Holualoa Gallery Clothing/Fashion/Boutique Store 1. Mahina 2. Pueo Boutique 3. Jam’s World 4. Blue Ginger 5. Hilo Hattie’s Non-fashion, Non-Clothing Boutique Store
