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Support Kupu. Eat Veggie Laulau and Shortrib Laulau

Martha Cheng,

Kupu, the nonprofit that runs youth programs in conservation and sustainability, now offers Hawaiian food and breathtaking venue.

Hn2104 CL Calabash Food Flour Ulu Shortbread

Local Ingredients

Step Up Your Kitchen Game with Locally Grown and Milled Flour Power

Martha Cheng,

Local grinds.

From Our Files

The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Surprising Past of Pickled Mango

Stacey Makiya,

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.

Calabash

Honolulu’s New Urban Garden Project Helps People Living in Vulnerable Communities Grow Their Own Food

Catherine Toth Fox,

“I’m a gardener, I love gardening and I love saving the world one garden at a time. That’s my motto.”

History

The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Growing Tree Ferns as a Food Crop?

Robbie Dingeman,

Here’s a look back at April 1921.

Roundups

Ready, Set, Eat: Food-A-Go-Go’s Restaurant Week Starts April 5

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

More than 40 restaurants are featuring special dishes, discounts and prix fixe menus to support Hawai‘i’s agricultural education programs.

Local Agriculture

Drink Local: 8 Hawai‘i-Grown and Blended Teas We Love

Christi Young,

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.

Food & Dining

Owners and Chefs Share Their Best Recommendations on What to Order at Their Poke Shops

Robbie Dingeman, Mari Taketa, Catherine Toth Fox, Katrina Valcourt, Christi Young,

No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.

Food & Dining

Best of 2020 Dining: Editor’s Favorites

Christi Young,

In case you missed it, here are 10 of my favorite stories on food and dining in Honolulu in 2020.

assortment of vibrant taro-based doughnuts decorated with local fruit glazes and flower petals

Cheap Eats

Holey Grail Doughnuts Is Expanding with a 5-Month Pop-Up

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

Its taro doughnuts are moving into Kaka‘ako’s old Pā‘ina Café space while the truck roams Waikīkī.

whole shrimp rim a plate of chorizo and shrimp fettucine

Vegetarian/Vegan

Here’s Why Kapa Hale Is One of Honolulu’s Most Exciting New Restaurants

Thomas Obungen,

Keaka Lee’s first restaurant fuses elements of Hawaiian, local, modern American and global.

Holiday

2020 Honolulu Holiday Gift Guide for Food Lovers

Martha Cheng,

9 ways to bring cheer to family and friends.

Local Agriculture

Find Local Seeds for Local Needs from the Hawai‘i Seed Growers Network

Martha Cheng,

The group’s online marketplace sells varieties adapted to the pests and diseases of Hawai‘i’s unique growing conditions.

Local Businesses

Alan Wong’s Closes After 25 Years, Town After 16 Years

Martha Cheng,

More than any other restaurants, these two shaped modern Hawai‘i cuisine.

Locally-Owned

Find Ceviche and Brigadeiros on the New Menu at Off The Wall in Kaka‘ako

Melissa Chang,

A new chef has expanded the Latin-focused menu with new and heartier fare.

Favorite Dishes

Eat Me Because I’m Pretty: A Ta‘ape Story

Martha Cheng,

Find ta‘ape, a cheap and sustainable fish, on Honolulu menus this week as part of a new campaign to “eat ‘em to beat ‘em.”

The Hawaii We Want Lettuce Maofarms Cover

Rethinking Hawai‘i: Continuing Momentum for Local Agriculture

Martha Cheng,

Experts tell us how to bolster our food security and commit to locally grown for our future.

Frolic Hawai‘i

Kalo Bombs Just Showed Us Our New Favorite Ice Cream Topping

Amanda Valiente,

Pa‘i‘ai on ice cream with coconut cream and coconut flakes now has a following in Wai‘anae.

Frolic Hawai‘i

Get All The Hawai‘i Snacks, Produce and Essentials You Need With These Pickup and Delivery Services

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

Seriously, everything from local fruits, meat, fish and eggs to olive oil and ube tarts can be at your door.

Frolic Hawai‘i

Order through Pono Provisions for Local Pork, Goat, Lamb, Venison and Chicken

Martha Cheng,

Pono Provisions’ “Hawaiian Meats CSA” offers an exciting variety of local meats, plus pork cheeks, lard and guava smoked barbacoa.

Local Agriculture

4 Hawai‘i-Grown Ingredients Are Having a Moment at Our Favorite Restaurants

Catherine Toth Fox, Mari Taketa, Photos by David Croxford, Photos by Steve Czerniak, Photography by Olivier Koning, Aaron K. Yoshino,

What do ‘ulu, mushrooms, shrimp and pork have in common? More farms are growing and raising them locally, inspiring chefs to create innovative dishes.

Local Businesses

Get Fresh Hawaiian Coffee Beans Delivered with Grok Coffee’s New Environmentally Friendly Subscription Service

Katrina Valcourt,

O‘ahu coffee fans can get locally roasted beans without having to leave home.

Staff Picks

HONOLULU Staff Picks: The Best Pickles and Pickle Recipes on O‘ahu

Katrina Valcourt, Robbie Dingeman, Mari Taketa, Martha Cheng, Christine Labrador, Don Wallace, Christi Young,

Looking for more activities to do at home or just searching for that extra oomph of flavor to add to your sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, burgers … we could go on. Our team has very strong opinions about locally pickled goods and their own pickling hacks.