The premier epicurean event in the Pacific returned to the Island of Hawai‘i for the sixth year when Hawaii Food and Wine Festival presented Under the Tuscan Sun at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on Oct. 6, 2018. This six-course feast transported guests to a vineyard in central Italy, where rolling hills of…
Many Kona residents remember the legendary Dorian’s restaurant, which eventually became Jameson’s by the Sea. The landmark building has been vacant for several years with the anticipation of a new dining establishment opening to take the place of these once-beloved restaurants. Read More
Avocado Toast Imagine a creative sanctuary, a welcoming space to get cozy, sip coffee and catch up with friends. This is ʻIwa Arts & Café in Kealakekua. Part restaurant, art gallery and garden, this quaint, comfortable haven brings community together to enjoy wholesome, local foods and relax in a positive, beautiful environment. Read More
A trip to the Island of Hawaiʻi isn’t complete without touring and learning about one of the island’s most unique industries — coffee. Hawaiʻi is the only state in the country that grows coffee, so get your jitters on and check out some of these not-to-miss coffee tours. Read More
The best part of traveling to new locations and experiencing new cultures is hands down the food. From street food to exquisite dining, I love it all. My recent trip to the Czech Republic took me to Prague where I had the pleasure of feasting at one of the finest, and most historically interesting establishments…
”The world’s finest wilderness lies beneath the waves,” says marine life artist Wyland. Keller Laros, president of the Manta Pacific Research Foundation (MPRF), agrees. Keller and his wife Wendy founded MPRF in 2002 out of their passion for manta rays. The mission of this 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is to study manta rays in their natural…
When my daughter was little, people always told me, “Enjoy this while you can. Soon she’ll grow up and it will be all over.” They were wrong. For you moms out there with little ones, it gets better every year. Encourage your children to leave home and travel. Be happy and proud when they leave…
