H1N1 Swine Flu in Hawaii

As swine flu (H1N1 2009 Influenza) races across the US, there are now three confirmed cases of people infected with the virus in Hawaii. But with confirmed thousands of cases in over nearly all US states, including major sources of visitors–like California–Hawaii residents should be prepared with (1) good basic hygiene to prevent catching and [...]

Former Maui Chef Tops Taco Tournament

Rand Packer, former Maui boy and long-time chef at Roy’s Restaurants (both Kahana, Hawaii Kai and Tampa) opened his own taco stand, Mekenita’s Mexican Grille, in Tampa, Florida. His take on Mexican adds a little aloha style to traditional Oaxacan traditions. Now his taco joint has been voted into the #1 in the area’s Tournament [...]