Pupu Box offers local chef’s favorite pau hana appetizers
Order the Pupu Box from the Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative to make chef Kealoha Domingo’s favorite pau hana appetizers. Read more
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A legacy of care: Pharmacare Hawaii’s roots go back three generations
Byron Yoshino, CEO of Pharmacare Hawaii, learned a lot from his mother and father about how to succeed in business: working smarter (not just harder), perseverance and the importance of quality customer service — but he had his own ideas about building the family legacy. Read more
Rainbow Drive-In announced as 1st tenant at newly renovated property in Central Oahu
A half-dozen new businesses are set to open at The Shops at West Loch Station, a newly renovated retail center in Central Oahu. Read more
The power of purple pushes UBAE forward
One taste of UBAE bakery’s products with their vibrant purple hue will leave an indelible impression of the Filipino yam (ube) used to make it. Read more
Kaneohe Bakery bids adieu
Kaneohe Bakery may have started on a wing and a prayer 68 years ago, as founder James Mizota at first only stocked products made by Swan Bakery in Kapahulu, but his fledgling company learned to fly on its own. Read more
Students at Assets School sharpen blacksmithing skills while learning about life
At Assets School, the most popular mentorship program for over 10 years has been a metal arts class, where students learn how to make their own knives and hone life-shaping skills. Read more
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Halm’s Enterprises still reigns as Hawaii’s ‘Kimchi King’
The pandemic lockdowns have been an unexpected boon to the local kimchi business. Read more
Jorge’s continues Luibueno tradition in Haleiwa
Chef Luis Silva, a North Shore restaurateur known for his Baja-style Mexican food, has opened a new restaurant — Jorge’s Tacos and Ceviche. Read more
Kauai farmer gives garlic a try
Former chef Cody Lee Meyer has channeled his passion for new foods into growing experimental crops on Kauai that haven’t had much success in the islands. Read more
Give gau a second shot at life
Gau that’s past its prime can be turned into something new and delicious, with an egg and a few moments in a frying pan. Read more
Nonprofit ‘Ekolu Mea Nui sells crack seed to help incarcerated family members connect with their ohana
Keeping closely connected to their son, who has been far away in an Arizona prison the past 10 years, was the saving grace for Jamee and Kalei Miller’s family. Read more
12-year-old helps Kauai kupuna celebrate Valentine’s Day
Twelve-year-old Emilia Knudsen will be showing some love today to 80 kupuna (senior citizens) at the Regency at Puakea, an assisted-living facility in Lihue Read more
Last-minute Valentine’s Day options still available on Oahu
More details on Valentine’s Day offerings from the Harry & Jeannette Weinberg Ho‘okupu Center in Kewalo Basin, the Prince Waikiki and M by Chef Mavro. Read more
Dee Lite Bakery founder Sue Matsuba turns 100
The Matsubas opened their first bakery on Mokauea Street, calling it Dee Lite because that was the name of the place when they took it over. Read more
Tea Chest Hawaii offers wellness boost with new products
When COVID-19 shut down the state’s tourism and restaurant industries, Tea Chest Hawaii lost much of its wholesale market, but gained hundreds of retail customers seeking health remedies that could be found in comforting cups of tea. Read more
Engaging posters capture spirit of Kokua Market
Kokua Market, the Manoa health food cooperative which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, has a new look with dozens of somewhat satirical graphic posters designed to reflect the hippie-era character of its staff, members and mission. Read more
Wally’s grill in Aiea goes out with old year
They may have come in for an oil or tire change, but few customers could resist following their noses to the restaurant side of Wally Ho’s Garage & Grill in Aiea to address a sudden urge for sizzling burgers or banana bread just out of the oven. Read more
Waimanalo farmers cooperative falls victim to economic slowdown
After seven years as a community food hub for locally grown produce and crafts, Waimanalo Market Co-op is closing at the end of the month . Read more
A Kauai hub for gifts and giving
Malama Kaua‘i is offering locally-sourced holiday gift bags at discounted prices to support 22 small local businesses and raise funds for the food hub Moloa‘a ‘Aina Center. Read more
A longtime North Shore fixture, Ted’s Bakery continues to turn out its popular pies despite the pandemic
When the tourists stopped coming to the North Shore in late March, Ted’s Bakery in Haleiwa carried on, continuing to whip out thousands of its acclaimed chocolate haupia cream pies and other desserts while riding out the pandemic. Read more
Little pantry, big heart at Kauai’s Free Food Pantry
While most girls her age are busy with school and hobbies, 11-year-old Emilia Knudsen is raising money as an entrepreneur to feed her neighbors in need. Read more
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