What would a trip to Hawaii be without a luau? We may never find out: Each island offers a plethora of the traditional feasts. The components may be similar -- a buffet of traditional Hawaiian and ...

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I’ve been to a lot of luaus. The Old Lahaina Luau (re-opened in 2024). The Feast at Lele. The Feast at Mokapu. Myths of Maui.

Most visitors to the Hawaiian Islands taste their first poi at a luau, and after years of witnessing these introductory samplings at luaus across the Aloha State, I feel comfortable reporting that the ...

Just as poi (the thick paste made from taro) is a staple of the Hawaiian diet, luaus are a staple of the Hawaii tourist itinerary — which is why some adventurous travelers assiduously avoid them. But ...

It’s hard to find good poi in this town. Poi, a strangely purple, oddly textured Hawaiian dish that looks more like something you put on your face, is something you’re likely to find only in Polynesia ...

Once a staple of Native Hawaiian cuisine, taro is no longer as easily accessible, but a new wave of chefs is rediscovering its power. By Mitchell Kuga Of all the culinary staples to be found at a luau ...

HILO — After about three-quarters of a century in business, Puueo Poi Factory is now part of Hilo’s history. ADVERTISING HILO — After about three-quarters of a century in business, Puueo Poi Factory ...

I learned about luau at the source. On my first trip to Hawaii, my sisters, brothers and I feasted under sunset skies at tables long enough to seat dozens. We had kalua pork, a pig roasted whole in an ...