Creme Fraiche Apple Roses–Red Apple/Puff Pastry/Creme Fraiche/Powdered Sugar, paired with 100% Kona Coffee from Holualoa Farms by Chef Charles Akau IV of Happy Buddha Hawaii Grab a welcome beverage and mingle with friends. Back in the 1960’s, supper clubs were all the rage. Today, it’s all about pop up restaurants—the modern version of underground dining…
This year, Merriman’s Waimea celebrates an impressive 30 years of serving up meals and dining at its finest. Nestled within the charming paniolo town of Waimea, Chef Peter Merriman shares his culinary talents and authentic flavors of Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine with locals and visitors from around the world. A pioneer in the farm-to-table movement, Merriman’s…
Pan Roasted Fresh Catch Diners seeking the perfect location for a romantic dinner, whether it’s Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or any other occasion, Holuakoa Café in Holualoa is sure to please. Nestled in the quaint artist town of Holualoa, the Holuakoa Café creates not only delicious, homemade meals, but a fairytale ambiance sprinkled with twinkle…
Hawaii is full of exciting things to see and experience. Whether you’re an island local, a newcomer or a visitor, these experiences will open your world and give you a new insight on life. Read Full Story Here
Anything worth having is worth the wait, and no one knows this better than musical folk icon Judy Collins. Her 2016 release, “Silver Skies Blue,” was nominated for a 2017 Grammy Award in the category for best folk album — a prodigious 48 years after her first, and only, Grammy win in the same category.…
The Kona Historical Society in Kealakekua on Hawai‘i Island draws visitors and locals every Thursday to witness the traditional Portuguese practice of baking bread in a large wood-fired oven called a forno. Read More
“I keep bees. If anything, they keep me,” said Priscilla Basque, bee keeper and co-owner of WannaBee Pono in Kealakekua. Basque spent the last five years taming bees and cultivating honey before recently hanging up her retail shingle in South Kona. Read More
Disclaimer – all food photos are taken blind-folded Blind-folded Selfie It’s said that vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others. If that is true then dining blind-folded is a curious wonder. Brave participants recently lined up at the Kona Hotel on Hawaii Island to experience culinary art through visual sensory deprivation.…
Hibachi Shrimp Skewers Tropics Tap House in Keauhou Shopping Center is a popular watering hole for Kona locals and visitors. Offering tasty comfort food with a gourmet twist and a healthy assortment of beers on tap, it’s easy to see why their parking lot is full at pau hana time. Executive Chef Ryan Ashihara is…
One of my favorite films of all time is Chocolat starring Juliette Binoche and Judi Dench. It has all the elements of a perfect story—food, love, sex, religion and politics. There’s a scene in the film of a dinner party, where friends gather to laugh, eat incredible food and enjoy each other’s company—enjoy life. It’s perfection…
There’s much to be said about free time. In fact, Americans are so over-scheduled, the National Academy of Sciences recently published a study suggesting free time is a scarce resource and spending money on time-saving services, rather than material goods, may just be the key to happiness. From house cleaning, to lawn care, to personal…
Kailua-Kona’s hometown hero and big wave surfer Shane Dorian has taken his success in surfing and utilized his fame to establish a surf competition for Hawai‘i Island’s youth. Now in its 23rd year, the Shane Dorian Banyan Keiki Classic reflects Shane’s commitment to the Kona community and local groms (young surfers), ensuring his status as…
