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Beyond the Beach: The Honolulu Fish Auction is a Showcase for Hawaii Seafood
Getting Raw and Wild in Hawaii While we might be famous for our gorgeous beaches and the ocean activities (or in some cases non-activity i.e. sunbathing) that take place on our shores, Hawaii is also renown for world-class seafood and a fish auction that is unique in the United States. Each weekday morning before dawn [...]
Hawaii is for Self-Lovers
The following is a guest blog from Kim Tracy Prince. Hawaii is a popular destination for honeymooners and for families alike. I could see it being a fun getaway for a girls’ only trip, too. Last weekend I had the rare good fortune of a 3-night, 3.5-day stay in Honolulu, alone. No husband, no kids, [...]
Two Los Angeles Foodies Share What They Crave In Hawaii
In Los Angeles, tell someone you’re from Hawaii, and you’ll hear lots of sighs followed by a look that’s best described as wishful lusting. Angelenos have a deep love affair with the Islands, more people from Los Angeles come to Hawaii than from any other city. This month the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau is [...]
Hawaii’s Mayors Share Their Favorite Neighborhood Joints
The following is a guest blog by Melanie Kosaka of Share Your Table. I always say if you want to get an authentic sense of a destination; eat where the locals go. Find out from folks who have a genuine love and connection to their community, and what and where they like to eat. What [...]
Chef Mark’s Quick Bites: Honolulu Eating Tour, Pts 1 & 2
The following is a guest post by Mark Tafoya of Culinary Media Network. Original post can be found here. Some more material from my recent trip to Hawaii for the “So Much More Hawaii” tour sponsored by the Hawaii HTA. The amazingly energetic and intrepid Melissa Chang took me all around her hometown of Honolulu [...]
Cool Hawaii Treats To Beat The Local Heat!
The following is a guest post by Nathan Kam. The original post can be found here on the Kam Family Blog. Shave ice from Aoki’s on Oahu’s North Shore is always a great way to cool off! It’s been pretty hot and humid in Hawaii the past week. So much so that Mother Nature has [...]
Note To Self, Don’t Call It Yakisoba
The following is a post by Christine Lu that was originally published on her personal blog. Stepped off a 5 hour flight from Los Angeles yesterday, dropped off our bags at the hotel and headed to the Ezogiku Ramen right behind the Hyatt Regency for a quick lunch with Chris and my little man. It’s [...]