Dinner at Kapalua’s Banyan Tree Is Not Your Average Date Night
A revamped menu of bold flavors balanced with a tranquil dining experience overlooking Honokahua Bay makes Banyan Tree at the Ritz-Carlton Maui worth the drive.
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Sheldon Simeon’s Tiffany’s Maui Is a Homecoming for Palate and Soul
The Top Chef alum and James Beard Award nominee turns a local sports bar into his family restaurant.
Foodie Field Trip: Everything I Ate (and Drank) in One Day on Kaua‘i
A day trip reassures that the Garden Isle’s evolving dining scene still has room for the classics.
Favorite Omiyage Snack Finds From My Japanese Hometown
Now that Japan is finally opening up to tourists in October, keep your eyes peeled for seasonal and regional omiyage finds.
Holoholo to Hawai‘i Island for These 3 Legit Waimea Food Finds
Edomae sushi, a raclette cheese truck and a Japanese sweets shop are all tucked amid the rolling pastures on the north side of the island.
Roll With It: Merienda Serves Up Refined Roadside Filipino Fare on Maui
Find lumpia shanghai, Filipino style breakfast, sisig tacos and more on a stretch of HI-30 in Lahaina.
Upcountry Maui Gets a New Pizza Restaurant
Marlow is chef-owner Jeff Scheer’s first solo venture.
We Found This Unexpected Craft Coffee Shop on Big Island
Find pour over coffees, teas and a rich hot chocolate with a slow burn—all of which come from the island—in Mountain View.
Two Ladies Kitchen in Hilo Has Summer Fruit Mochi and We Ranked All 9
Peach, cherry, strawberry, pohā berry: Whatever you get, phone in your order ahead of time.
Pig and the Lady Opens in Tokyo
Chinatown's popular Viet-global restaurant opened to full houses on Thanksgiving weekend.
The Pig & The Lady Tokyo: What It Takes to Open a Hawai‘i Restaurant in Japan
For his first overseas restaurant, Andrew Le resists the Hawai‘i-fication of The Pig & The Lady while calibrating recipes with Japanese ingredients.
Broke da mouth: Da one that got away
Da Sumo Saimin Special My go-to omiyage for bring back from Kauai had always been Hamura Saimin noodles. Whenever we went Kauai we always made sure for eat Hamura Saimin at least couple few times, then on our last day we…
AirAsia celebrates two years of service to Hawaii
Sponsored Hello Malaysia, here you come! AirAsia is celebrating two years of service to Hawaii with promotional fares as low as $139 one-way to Osaka and $219 one-way to Kuala Lumpur. There's also $249 to Taipei (read: delicious street food)…
You have until May 5 to get these Mad Dumplings at Disney
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park aren’t the only places for amazing food in Anaheim. More dining options have recently popped up within the Downtown Disney District. With renovations of older restaurants came an influx of newcomers like San Diego’s…
How to spend an afternoon eating Maui
I can see why people fall in love with Maui at first sight. I got it when we were making our descent into Kahului Airport. The coast came into view, clouds parted over the West Maui Mountains and rolling expanses of green filled our windows. Wheels…
The meaty feast you need at Momofuku Las Vegas
As a Korean-American foodie, I’ve been wanting to try the bo ssam from fellow Korean-American David Chang's Momofuku for years. I got my chance recently at Momofuku Las Vegas, and it did not disappoint! Momofuku is easily the most successful…
NYC's famed Milk Bar just got closer: It’s now open in Los Angeles
You don’t have to go to New York City or Las Vegas for Crack Pie, Cereal Milk soft serve or Compost Cookies anymore. Milk Bar opened its West Coast flagship in Los Angeles in late September and I checked it out on…
Best holiday treats at Disneyland
The holidays are my favorite time to visit Disneyland Park. I can’t get enough of the Christmas décor and of course, all the seasonal holiday eats. On a recent Saturday I gave it a good try: I spent one full…
Best snacks at Disneyland
Whenever I see long lines at restaurants throughout Disneyland Park, I want to shake my head. Those poor, unfortunate (and probably hangry) souls. I have nothing against Disneyland restaurants, but true foodie knows the best way to maximize eating is…
Shave ice wonders in Japan that go way beyond rainbow cones
Summers in Japan are brutal: 100-degree heatwaves coupled with 99 percent humidity. Luckily, kakigori or delicate shaved ice topped with fruit purees, espuma foam and other delights offers a reprieve, if only for a few melting moments. The Japan Kakigori Association designates…
Give back on your next vacation with Travel2Change
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First-timers' guide to Kuala Lumpur
Sponsored Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia, the crossroads of Southeast Asia. It is one of the most visited cities in the world and home to AirAsia, which recently celebrated flying its 500 millionth passenger. I’m smitten with KL's diversity, probably…
First-timers' guide to experiencing Osaka like a pro
Sponsored Osaka is Japan’s second largest metropolitan area. It's famously known as Japan’s kitchen — a foodie paradise where enclosed shopping arcades house miles of restaurants, bars, coffee shops and sushi counters. The choices can be daunting. Do I want…
Sear-Your-Own Wagyu Beef Katsu Is My Go-To Meal in Japan
Others crave sushi and ramen. I head for Gyukatsu Motomura
In addition to Michelle Karr-Ueoka and Wade Ueoka’s countless contributions to the industry, these bites helped put MW Restaurant on the map.
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