Whether it’s a celebratory dinner, holiday or Sunday brunch, Kō has long been a beloved gathering place for visitors and ...

I did a lot of interisland travel this year—at least 10 trips I can remember—all for food. There were several notable ...

In Hawaiʻi, we’re decking the halls across the Islands at holiday parades, light shows and pop-up events.   On Oʻahu, you don ...

Just in time for the winter surf season, The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay is bringing back its iconic bar.  After a ...

When I was a kid, my mom’s go-to dessert recipe was pineapple upside-down cake. She used canned pineapple—just like every ...

While Hawaiʻi doesn’t experience dramatic seasonal changes, there are still plenty of ways to feel the holiday spirit throughout the Islands. From From Christmas parades to Santa Claus paddling in a ...

It’s been four years since Hilo-born chef Sheldon Simeon published his first cookbook, “Cook Real Hawaiʻi,” putting local favorites like pork adobo, wok-fried poke and Spam musubi on a culinary ...

In Hawai‘i, f rom baby lū‘au to backyard potlucks, the sounds of Hawaiian slack-key guitar—or kī hō‘alu— fill the air . These mele (songs) The sweet sounds of the Hawaiian slack-key guitar are unique ...

While growing up on Maui, it was always a treat to visit Oʻahu. Here, the energy is electric, from the crazy shorebreak at Sandy Beach and the bustling nightlife of Waikīkī to the trailblazing ...

There’s a local saying (at least on the Valley Isle): “Maui nō ka ʻoi,” essentially meaning “Maui is the best.” Of course, I agree—but I’m biased. I’m fortunate to have been born and raised on the ...

Tucked on the northeastern side of Hawaiʻi Island, Hilo is a charming town well known as the home of the iconic Merrie Monarch Festival in the spring. It’s also just a 45-minute drive from Hawaiʻi ...

Ignite your senses at Old Lāhainā Lūʻau, a perennial winner in HAWAIʻI Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards. Set along the oceanfront with stunning sunset views, this award-winning experience melds ...