This Potluck Plate Celebrates AAPI Month, Local Style
Hawai‘i potlucks are already AAPI mashups on a plate. Frolic’s smorgasbord goes a step beyond with palusami, lomi ‘ō‘io, polvoron and more.
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Syrups by Mōhala Expressions Put Hawai‘i’s Wildflowers and Plants Into Your Glass
Stir butterfly ginger blossom syrup into soda water and transport yourself into a Hawai‘i forest, sultry with the scent of tropical flowers after a warm rain.
Fine Dining on the Beach: Here’s a Taste of Maui’s Reimagined Pacific’o
A new chef, new partners and a new menu usher in a serious glow up for the iconic Lahaina farm-to-table destination.
The Fortunate Foodie: Volunteer at These Nonprofit Kalo Farms in He‘eia
Here’s how you can help plant and harvest kalo, clear invasive growth and more at Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi and Papahana Kuaola.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Gift Guide for Food Lovers: The Best Savory Sauces and Sets
Whether your friends and family are naughty or love spice, you’ll find the right gift for everyone with great taste on your list.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Gift Guide for Food Lovers: The Best Farm Tours and Baking Classes on O‘ahu
Whether your friends and family are naughty or love spice, you’ll find the right gift for everyone with great taste on your list.
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.
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.
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.
In Waimānalo, Sunflowers Are Grilled and Sprinkled with Cheese
Taste these blooms at Waimānalo Country Farms until July 17—after that, your next chance will be this fall.
3 Local Mail-Order Mushroom Kits to Start Growing at Home
Normally, we’re trying to get rid of fungus in the house.
Onomea’s New Candy Bars are Locally Made with Hawai‘i-Grown Chocolate
And they come in POG, matcha crunch, salted mac nut, and lime and coconut varieties.
Support Kupu. Eat Veggie Lau Lau and Short Rib Lau Lau
Kupu, the nonprofit that runs youth programs in conservation and sustainability, now offers Hawaiian food and breathtaking venue.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Surprising Past of Pickled Mango
Here in Hawai‘i, peak mango season runs from May through September, and soon we’ll be dipping our chopsticks into tubs of crunchy mango that’s been pickling in tangy, sweet, mouth-puckering juice.
Honolulu’s New Urban Garden Project Helps People Living in Vulnerable Communities Grow Their Own Food
“I’m a gardener, I love gardening and I love saving the world one garden at a time. That’s my motto.”
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Growing Tree Ferns as a Food Crop?
Here’s a look back at April 1921.
Ready, Set, Eat: Food-A-Go-Go’s Restaurant Week Starts April 5
More than 40 restaurants are featuring special dishes, discounts and prix fixe menus to support Hawai‘i’s agricultural education programs.
Drink Local: 8 Hawai‘i-Grown and Blended Teas We Love
They may not be steeped in history, but local tea companies taking root in Hawai‘i are creating comforting homegrown drinks and blends with essences of their unique terroir.
Owners and Chefs Share Their Best Recommendations on What to Order at Their Poke Shops
No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.
Best of 2020 Dining: Editor’s Favorites
In case you missed it, here are 10 of my favorite stories on food and dining in Honolulu in 2020.
Holey Grail Doughnuts Is Expanding with a 5-Month Pop-Up
Its taro doughnuts are moving into Kaka‘ako’s old Pā‘ina Café space while the truck roams Waikīkī.
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