44 Hawaiian and Pidgin Phrases Every Visitor Needs to Know
WEBFeb 27, 2023 — Pakalōlō (pah-kah-low-low) Marijuana, pot, devil’s lettuce, herb, the green. Actually a combination of two Hawaiian words, “paka,” which means tobacco, and “lolo,” which can be translated to mean numbing, or paralyzing. So the literal translation would be numbing tabacco. “My friend offered me some pakalōlō last weekend and I ...
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How to Make Hawai‘i-Style Huli-Huli Chicken - Hawaii Magazine
WEBJun 5, 2009 — 3 cloves garlic, crushed. Worchestershire sauce to taste. Sriracha or Asian chili paste (or red pepper flakes) to taste. Squeeze a lemon in if you’ve got one. Brush the chicken with the remaining marinade while cooking over a grill. And don’t forget to huli the chicken. Finally, feel free to invite us over.
The Hawaiian Islands and Their Nicknames, Explained
WEBMar 10, 2021 — The island of Oʻahu got its nickname—The Gathering Place—for an assortment of reasons. First and foremost, Oʻahu has the highest population count in the state and is home to approximately 72% of the state’s residents, vastly outnumbering any other Neighbor Island. Secondly, visitors love to “gather” here on Oʻahu, as the island and ...
How (And Where) To Watch the Massive Waves on Oʻahu’s North …
WEBDec 6, 2022 — 1. Go to Waimea Bay, Pipeline or Sunset Beach. When it comes to watching big waves, what you really want is a place that caters to large swell. Surf spots like Waimea Bay, Pipeline and Sunset Beach—all on Oʻahu’s North Shore—are perfectly suited to handle the size. (We’re talking 20 to 30-foot waves here, the biggest of the big.)
7 of Hawaiʻi’s Most Popular Lei and What Makes Them Unique
WEBMay 1, 2018 — 7. Heʻe Berry and Sea Grape. The festive colors of red and green make up this twisted lei of berry and green sea grapes. Named heʻe, after the Hawaiian word for octopus because of the tree’s long branches, the heʻe berry is also called the Christmas Berry for its bright red color.Both are abundant, invasive species in Hawaiʻi and shouldn’t be eaten, but they will last a very long time ...
The Ultimate Guide to Kailua, Oahu - Hawaii Magazine
WEBOct 21, 2019 — The latest venture by James Beard award-winning chef Roy Yamaguchi is the perfect fit for the burgeoning center of Kailua Town. The open-air Goen Dining + Bar, which opened in November 2018 in the new Lau Hala Shops, is a casual neighborhood eatery with an equally approachable menu: shareable small plates, creative sushi rolls and fun list of cocktails.
22 Hawaiʻi Dishes You Must Try When Traveling to the Islands
WEBMay 2, 2023 — That you can readily order mochi like lilikoi, brownie, grape, purple sweet potato and peanut butter makes its eclectic variety a destination in and of itself. Two Ladies Kitchen, 274 Kilauea Ave., Hilo, Hawaii Island, (808) 961-4766. 9. The Mix Plate at Rainbow Drive-In. Rainbow Drive-In’s mix plate.
What's the Story Behind Hawaii's Flag? - Hawaii Magazine
WEBOct 21, 2008 — The flag’s color scheme is red, yellow and green, meant to represent different groups within Hawaiian society. The yellow is symbolic of the alii, the powerful royal class. Red represents the konohiki, the landed caste that served the alii. Green signifies the makaainana, or commoners. Many of …
The 8 Flowers for the 8 Main Hawaiian Islands - Hawaii Magazine
WEBMay 26, 2022 — However, what is less known are the pua that represent each island. While the maʻo hau hele, the yellow hibiscus, is the state flower, each of the eight main Hawaiian Islands has its own official flower and color, too. 1. Hawaiʻi Island — ʻōhiʻa lehua. The beautiful yet resilient ʻōhia lehua can grow in the harsh, volcanic conditions.