Long Reads & Feature Stories

The Holoholo Guide to Kaua‘i

SHANNON WIANECKI,

Kaua‘i is the oldest, the most beautiful, the unconquered island. It's the lush home of spiritual pilgrims, privacy-seeking billionaires and rowdy roosters. Isn’t it time you paid a visit?

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Kaua‘i Guide: Where the Locals Shop

SHANNON WIANECKI,

Pick up some local art, visit the westernmost bookstore in the U.S. and find fresh fruit and veggies.

53 Ways to Eat Around the World Without Leaving Hawai‘i

Catherine Toth Fox, Mari Taketa, Katrina Valcourt, Don Wallace, Robbie Dingeman, Michael Keany, James Charisma, Brittany Lyte, Meghan Miner Murray, SHANNON WIANECKI, Lavonne Leong, Maria Kanai, Debra Yuen,

You don’t have to book a flight to explore international flavors. We tracked down 53 of the tastiest dishes in Hawai‘i that hail from cuisines all over the globe.

This is What It’s Really Like Cooking Behind the Chef’s Counter in an Open Kitchen

Robynne Mai‘i,

Diners love the drama of open kitchens. We asked chef Robynne Mai‘i of Fête to dish on what it’s like on the other side of the counter.

These Are the Most Popping Wine Regions Right Now, According to Local Sommeliers

Jennifer Fiedler,

There’s more to wine than France and California. We asked some of the top wine pros in the city for their current favorite regions, and what they’re nerding out on lately.

Kaua‘i Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Hike Kalalau

Natalie Schack,

Our tips for making sure you’re prepared for this intense trek with a breathtaking view.

29 Must-Read Local Books You Won’t Want to Put Down This Summer

Don Wallace,

Here’s how to rock your hammock, if not your world, this summer. And if that’s not startling enough, we’ve got news about a new local bookstore opening.

Kaua‘i Guide: 7 Places to Eat ‘Ono Grinds

SHANNON WIANECKI,

Grab a bento, indulge in locally made gelato and more. Plus, where to get the best omiyage for friends and family back home.

Kaua‘i Guide: 5 Adventurous Natural Wonders to Put on Your Bucket List

SHANNON WIANECKI,

Float on a giant inner tube, explore a cave, fly over the Nā Pali coast and more.

Will Hawai‘i’s Thriving Dining Scene Bring Michelin Ratings to Our Restaurants?

Mari Taketa,

The famed Michelin Restaurant Guide doesn’t send its inspectors to Hawai‘i. Yet the Islands’ dining scene is attracting a growing number of Michelin-starred chefs and restaurants—and we’re all reaping the benefits. Could there be a starry future for Hawai‘i?