Food

Where to Find Brunch Places in Honolulu Honolulu has a wide range of memorable restaurants. Here, there are many fine places for breakfast, lunch and dinner of all styles. But what if you wanted brunch? While options for brunch places in Honolulu are endless, here are some of the more notable ones. The Hau Tree Lanai The Hau Tree Lanai at New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel is a great place for exquisite brunch food. Furthermore, their outdoor patio fronts an […]

Where to Find Brunch Places on Molokai and Lanai Lanai and Molokai are places where you can enjoy beautiful Hawaiian landscapes in peaceful settings.   Fortunately, one does not need to sacrifice a delicious meal on either of these islands. Here, there are many fine places for breakfast, lunch or dinner. But what if you wanted brunch? Are there brunch places on Molokai and Lanai? The short answer is yes. On Lanai and Molokai, there are restaurants serving brunch that […]

Where to Find Brunch Places on Maui We hope you choose the island of Maui when making your upcoming Hawaii travel plans. Hiking to Haleakala National Park or driving on the Hana Highway can really build one’s appetite. Whatever side of the island you wake up on, there is sure to be a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. But are there also good brunch places on Maui? The answer is a definitive yes. Fueling your day’s adventures is […]

Where to Find Big Island Brunches We hope the next time you travel to the 50th State, you’ll keep the Big Island of Hawaii in your plans. One of the great things about being on the Big Island is its opportunities for great brunches. Here is where you can get some of the best Big Island brunches. Orchid Court The Orchid Court at the Fairmont Orchid hotel is an idyllic setting for a leisurely brunch. Enjoy Kona coffee or tropical […]

Ever had a close friend bring you back chocolate-covered macadamia nuts from Hawaii? They are among the most popular treats and gifts to bring back home. This is because macadamia nuts are some of the tastiest products you can find in Hawaii. Whether sprinkled in cookies or glazed in chocolates, most people associate them with candies. However, most are unaware that macadamia nuts actually have unique properties and health benefits. We’ll tell you more about macadamia nuts in Hawaii and […]

Enjoying Hawaiian Wines and Spirits When one think about American wine country, Hawaii is not usually the first place that comes to mind. Although Hawaii has been famous for sugar, pineapples, macadamia nuts and fruits, few know farmers also grow grapes here. Consequently, travelers can sample authentic Hawaiian wines and spirits while vacationing on the islands. Varieties of Hawaiian Wines and Spirits Volcano Winery This winery on the Big Island of Hawaii has rich volcanic soil for growing grape vines. […]

Hawaiian Breweries Today The words Hawaiian vacation might stir up images of beaches and an icy cold one in your hand. Although Hawaii is famous for pineapple, Kona coffee and exotic fruits, the Aloha State also boasts of numerous Hawaiian breweries. The following is a description of them. Aloha Beer Company A more recent addition, the Aloha Beer Company came to Honolulu in 1997. The brand aims to bring Hawaiian hospitality and the aloha spirit to their brews. They make […]

Parts of the Big Island has a climate of sunny mornings and often damp, stormy afternoons. This unique weather is pattern perfect for growing coffee beans in the volcanic and mineral-rich soil. The result is an intensely flavorful kind of coffee that people know as Kona coffee. The History of Kona Coffee Samuel Ruggles and Henry Nicholas Greenwell were the first to bring coffee to Kona. By the 19th century, many recognized the region for its coffee plantations. Since 1845, […]

Taro in Hawaii Many people in Polynesian and Southeast Asian countries enjoy growing and eating taro. This plant plays a key role in Hawaiian culture. And it plays an integral role in traditional Hawaiian cuisine. Hawaiian taro, or kalo, comes from the plant family of araceae. It has a rich nutty flavor and is a vegetable root of a light purple hue. Ancient Hawaiians ate taro not only as a nutritional side, but also used it for its healing and […]

Since ancient times, the Hawaiians used luaus as means to celebrate special occasions. People all over the world choose to celebrate bridal showers, rehearsal dinners or graduations. But in the Aloha State, it common to celebrate special and memorable events with Hawaiian luaus.  Originally “luau” did not refer to a gathering or feast, but rather to young edible taro leaves. But later, the word luau became associated with an entire festive occasion. Now, foods and entertainment once solely associated with […]