Tom's Foodie Blog

This section of my Hawaiian Gastronomic Journey will cover places to visit while you are making the trek to Volcano National park. The southern section of the Island is known for being isolated, with few restaurants and windy roads.  Although there are limited places to eat on the southern side of the Island, there are [...]

Hawaii Agritourism What is Agritourism? Agritourism (noun):The act of visiting a working farm or any agricultural, horticultural or agri-business operation for the purpose of enjoyment, education or active involvement in the activities of the farm or operation. Agritourism is an awesome activity and it’s abundant in Hawaii, from fruit producers to vineyards. This section will [...]

Farmers Markets and Co-Ops Some of my best memories of this gastromic journey through the Big Island, Hawaii was enjoying the abundance and community spirit of the Island’s Farmer’s Markets. Farmer’s markets and flea markets are everywhere in Hawaii. Some of them are true, certified markets; some are farmers banding together in a parking lot; [...]

The true gems of Hawaii are not the “big white tablecloth” restaurants, but rather the small, family-owned businesses that struggle to stay afloat. These businesses rely on good word of mouth from locals and tourists who are willing to step outside their comfort zone. This blog post will cover some of my favorite discoveries on [...]

Several months ago I read an article in Travel and Leisure Magazine about the culinary renaissance that is unfolding in Hawaii. The article conjured my childhood memories of family vacations to Hawaii and eating what seemed like the same meal wherever we went. Every restaurant had the same over-priced tourist food that matched the cuisine [...]