Molokai Hot Bread: What it is and How to Get it

By Aloha_Admin | Aug 6, 2024 |

Have you ever heard of Molokai Hot Bread? If you have ever visited Molokai, you surely have. This may be the most iconic product sold on the quiet rural island. And for decades, getting a loaf of Molokai Hot Bread was as much about the experience as it was about the final product.  After all,…

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Crack Seed Store Honolulu: A Love Letter

By Aloha | Sep 29, 2018 |

Have you been to a crack seed store in Honolulu? These shops offer great treats and a unique experience.  What is Crack Seed? Crack seed is a Hawaii snack with a taste that is, well, acquired. Generally speaking, it is a Chinese food item, imported with Chinese sugar plantation workers who arrived in Hawaii in…

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Eat like a local: Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors

By Aloha | May 2, 2018 |

For Hawaii visitors looking for truly “local” food and drink, look no further than Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors. Certainly, Hawaii offers countless bars, diners, breweries, and boutique eateries to choose from on each island. In recent years Hawaii has seen an explosion of new establishments catering to all cultured tastes. Virtually all are worth…

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Our Official Ranking of the Top 5 Waikiki Beach Restaurants

By AlohaBruce | Mar 16, 2018 |

The other night, my sweet husband took me out for a special Valentine’s Day dinner at one of our favorite Waikiki Beach Restaurants. This took quite some planning, since it books up a whole year in advance of the holiday. The amazing night out reminded me how special a meal can be when it’s in…

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Top 8 Foods to Try in Hawaii (And Where to Find Them!)

By AlohaBruce | Dec 15, 2017 |

So much food, so little time! We’re rounding up the top 8 foods to try in Hawaii. Hawaii has incredible foods, many of which you can’t find anywhere else in the world! Only after I moved away from Hawaii (twice!) I realized how amazing Hawaii cuisine really is. It’s not just the “fancy” stuff, but…

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