Each year Honolulu-based Mana Up Hawaiʻi hosts a 12-week accelerator program for Hawaiʻi entrepreneurs, helping them bring their products to market. The program culminates with a Product Showcase event, where participants present a 3-minute pitch to a live audience. The 90-minute show will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube on Thursday. For the first time since […]
If you’re searching for the newest products or just seeking a reminder of the Islands, HAWAIʻI Magazine has once again teamed up with Mana Up Hawaiʻi to curate a selection of the tastiest treats by rising entrepreneurs and businesses— and it’s all in one box. The set makes an unforgettable gift or the perfect treat
For the Hawaiian Islands, 1927 was a momentous year. The grand Royal Hawaiian Hotel opened its doors in Waikīkī, the Islands’ first drive-in restaurant welcomed hungry diners and the first art museum launched its inaugural exhibit. At Ellen Dye Candies, an unassuming shop in Downtown Honolulu, John Dye was experimenting with an ingenious candy idea,
In Hawaiʻi, that gentle feeling of aloha is everything. It’s in the way we speak to one another and how kamaʻāina interact with the world. And it also shows itself in the products we make. So whether you’re looking for a uniquely Hawaiʻi souvenir or just feel like getting a gift for yourself, here are a few items—from Island-themed
Whether it’s how cinnamon and nutmeg bring out warm flavor notes or the comforting sense of nostalgia we get from these sweet treats, there’s an undeniable allure to foods associated with the fall season. Some might even call it an obsession. Although the changes from summer to autumn are subtle in Hawaiʻi (sweater weather hardly
A question we often receive from readers is how they can ship haku lei—or any lei—from Hawaiʻi to the Mainland (continental United States). The answer is really just knowing which local lei companies to use. The gesture of giving and receiving lei is incomparable. To adorn someone you love with a colorful, fragrant accessory made entirely
Functional fungi are hitting mainstream markets as researchers and scientists continue to identify edible mushrooms with “adaptogenic” properties. In herbal medicine, adaptogens are classified as herbs and mushrooms that help the body manage stress, anxiety and fatigue. Scientists postulate these good-for-you shrooms help to lower cortisol levels and reduce inflammation along with improving sleep and
Not many people are familiar with kapa (Hawaiian bark cloth), but designer and artist Page Chang is turning that around. Chang is the owner of Pūkoʻa Studios, a business that sells kapa as fine and wearable works of art. Through prints and fashion accessories, Chang is revitalizing this traditional artform. The mixed-race Hawaiian artist was
As the Islands reopen to visitors, HAWAIʻI Magazine is thrilled to continue being a portal to local culture, fascinating history, picturesque landscapes and of course culinary adventures. With every issue, we provide tips to help you plan your next visit to the Islands or remember a once-in-a-lifetime stay. And if you’re a current or former
Within one month of reviving her caramel apple venture, Angela Bascon maxed out on orders. Customers just couldn’t get enough of her coveted caramel treats. “We call it a good apple addiction,” Bascon laughs, the creator of The Good Apple. And the apples are that good. Tart Fuji apples are covered in Bascon’s specialty
You’re on vacation in Hawaiʻi. The least you can do is get the family and friends you’ve left behind something from the Islands. Here are the best places to get souvenirs on Oʻahu, as voted by our readers. So you know these shops are legit. 1. Hilo Hattie View this post on Instagram
The original Hawaiian bracelet—dubbed Hoʻomanao Mau, which means “lasting remembrance”—was the first of its kind, crafted for the soon-to-be Queen Liliuʻokalani in 1862. Make this year one to remember with a Hawaiian bracelet for Mother’s Day. Whether you’re shopping for your mom, tūtū or significant other, Paradise Collection has just the gift you’re looking for.
