Clean Plate Club, Author at Local Getaways

Two hollowed-out pineapples filled with colorful fruit and ice cream, topped with fresh strawberries, bananas, coconut flakes, and granola. Each dessert is garnished with a small paper umbrella. The background shows a cozy, rustic cafe setting known for the best smoothies and acai bowls on Hawaii Island.

Where to Find the Best Smoothies and Acai Bowls on the Big Island

The locally grown fruits and vegetables of Hawai’i are delicious on their own, but blend them together in the right combination, and the result can […]

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Close-up of a sushi roll held by chopsticks. The roll, from the best sushi on the Big Island, contains rice, avocado, cucumber, and fish, topped with orange fish roe and a creamy white filling. Other rolls and a bowl of soy sauce are blurred in the background.

Where to Find the Best Sushi on the Big Island

Ahi (yellowfin tuna), aku (skipjack tuna), and mahi mahi are just a few types of the fresh fish caught daily in the waters of Hawai’i.

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Two hands holding wooden bowls of the best shave ice Kauai offers, colorful desserts topped with various fruits. One is yellow and red, while the other is predominantly yellow. In the background, a sandy beach and ocean waves under a clear blue sky complete this idyllic scene.

Where to Find the Best Shave Ice on Kauai

The snowy treat known as shave ice (not “shaved”) came to Hawaiʻi with the Japanese and Okinawan immigrants who worked on the sugar plantations in

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A white plate is piled high with the best malasadas on the Big Island, sitting on a wooden table. The golden-brown pastries are generously covered with granulated sugar, creating a tempting and delicious appearance.

Where to Find the Best Malasadas on the Big Island

Portuguese immigrants from Madeira and the Azores brought the malasada — a pillowy, typically square doughnut (without a hole) dusted with sugar — to Hawai’i

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A beach picnic setup for the best happy hour on the Big Island, featuring two colorful mason jar drinks—one yellow and one red—with blue straws and lemon slices. In the center, a tray of appetizers garnished with herbs. There's a pineapple and purple flowers in the background, with the ocean visible.

Where to Find the Best Happy Hour on the Big Island

After a morning exploring of the Big Island, you deserve something cold, delicious and refreshing. It doesn’t matter whether your itinerary is adventure-packed or leisurely

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A neatly plated dish featuring a piece of breaded fish drizzled with a creamy orange sauce, served over a bed of white rice. Accompanied by green beans and garnished with pickled ginger, it's like experiencing the best Hawaiian food Kauai has to offer. The plate rests on a wooden surface with a blurred green background.

Where to Find the Best Hawaiian Food on Kauai

Our top picks for Hawaiian food in Kauai

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A display of sugar-coated malasadas (Portuguese-style fried doughnuts) is shown behind a glass case. A small chalkboard sign in front of them reads: "$0.99 each / $11.99 dozen - CLASSIC malasada." These are widely known as the best malasadas doughnut on Kauai, stacked in a pyramid shape.

Where to Find the Best Malasadas Donuts on Kauai

If you’ve never tried some of the best malasadas doughnuts on Kauai, you’re in for a treat. But first the backstory: Portuguese immigrants from Madeira and

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A paper plate holds a serving of crispy fried shrimp, a small cup of dipping sauce, a scoop of white rice, and a portion of creamy macaroni salad. Fresh lime wedges and a bed of lettuce accompany the meal. The plate is decorated with floral patterns, making it the best lunch in Wailea Kihei.

Where to Find the Best Lunch Under $20 in Wailea and Kihei, Maui

There are plenty of grab ’n’ go lunch options in Wailea and Kihei, so we’ve narrowed down the list of our favorite lunches that won’t

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Two people toast with beverages at the best happy hour in Wailea. One holds a glass with amber liquid and ice, while the other has a clear drink adorned with rosemary. A variety of appetizers, including vegetables and a lemon wedge, are spread across the table.

Where to Find the Best Happy Hour in Wailea

In Hawaiʻi, the expression “pau hana” is often interchanged with the phrase “happy hour,” and translates to “work is finished.” It refers to a conscious

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A stack of pink pancakes topped with a dollop of cream and shredded coconut is on a white plate. Fresh berries, including blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries, along with a few mint leaves, are arranged around the pancakes—truly the best breakfast Waikiki has to offer.

Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Waikiki

Are you looking for something quick so you can run to the beach? Do you have family in tow? Or are you thinking coffee, OJ

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