Remember When Our Moms Used the Same Island Cookbooks
This series of Favorite Island Cookery books is still the go-to for simple to make dishes that are part of nostalgic local family traditions.
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5 Tasty ‘Ulu Recipes for Your Hawai‘i Thanksgiving
From a creamy starter to a sweet dessert, here are five recipes that give breadfruit the starring role.
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.
5 Frightfully Festive Local Beers to Try This Halloween
Trick-or-treat these limited pumpkin ales and pastry stouts from our local craft brewers.
Worth the Splurge: Restaurant Suntory’s $42 Seasonal Kaiseki Lunch
Japan’s seasonal delicacies inspire a feast that satisfies the eyes and palate.
Foodie Field Trip: 3 Underrated Spots in Wahiawā and Waialua
Get down on some serious Mexican eats at Barrio Café, peruse a magical meadery at Mānoa Honey and Mead and tuck into sweet and savory comforts at HI Pie.
The Top 5 Things You Should Know About Foodland’s Revamped Maika‘i Program
Kama‘āina rejoice! The new loyalty program rewards shoppers with more bang for your buck.
Mugen Waikīkī Adds Heart to Luxury with Its New Spring Menu
Jason Yamaguchi’s new menu celebrates spring in 11 lively courses fit for a special occasion.
Frolic on the Rocks: Taking Back Sunday Is a New Highball Cocktail at Chinatown’s EP Bar
Bartender Sam Trusty serves up her latest spin on the tall bevy with a classic flavor romance.
Get a Taste of Sushi Master Keiji Nakazawa’s Bara Chirashi for 45 Dollars at Upstairs Waikīkī
The rich mix of seafood is normally only available in a $300 omakase at Sushi Sho.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Gift Guide for Food Lovers: The Best Subscription Boxes from Hawai‘i
Whether your friends and family are naughty or love spice, you’ll find the right gift for everyone with great taste on your list.
Frozen ‘Ahi May Be Cheaper in Hawai‘i, But Buying it Sacrifices the Future of the Fish We Love
For the love of ‘ahi, stop buying previously frozen ‘ahi poke.
We Tried It: 9 Recipes from Sheldon Simeon’s New Cookbook
Pork belly adobo, nori chicken, chocolate birthday cake butter mochi: Sheldon Simeon is proudest of the people, places and poke of his home—and we found all of these in Cook Real Hawai‘i.
3 Local Mail-Order Mushroom Kits to Start Growing at Home
Normally, we’re trying to get rid of fungus in the house.
We Tried It: Recipes for Baking with Local Cornmeal, Kiawe and ‘Ulu Flour
We made ‘ulu cacao nib, kiawe brown sugar and kiawe poached orange shortbreads from locally grown flours.
Like a Warm Hug on a Rainy Morning: Trying Ali‘i Kula Lavender’s Ready-to-Bake Scones and Liliko‘i Jelly at Home
Can’t get to Maui? Order culinary goodies (and other swag) made from lavender plants at the almost 20-year-old farm.
Here’s Why Kapa Hale Is One of Honolulu’s Most Exciting New Restaurants
Keaka Lee’s first restaurant fuses elements of Hawaiian, local, modern American and global.
Get All The Hawai‘i Snacks, Produce and Essentials You Need With These Pickup and Delivery Services
Seriously, everything from local fruits, meat, fish and eggs to olive oil and ube tarts can be at your door.
Psst, Aloha Tofu Factory in Kalihi Offers Cheapest, Freshest Tofu To Go
The 70-year-old Honolulu family business opens each morning to sell a mix of soy-based products.
Pick Up Lychee and Lup Cheong at Sun Chong Grocery in Honolulu’s Chinatown
Lychee season is here. Plus, Sun Chong has all your Chinese cooking essentials, including lup cheong from San Francisco.
Honolulu Restaurants and Takeout Spots Where You Can Stock Up On Pantry Staples and Groceries
Six places to get flour, yeast, meat, vegetables and, yes, toilet paper.
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From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.