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An insightful look into the people, places and paradise that is Hawaii. Award-winning writer and journalist, Olena Heu chats with Hawaii folks about culture, cuisine and crafts of the islands of Aloha and so much more.

Olena

Hawaii, USA


    • May 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 7m AVG DURATION
    • 153 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Da Best Hawaii

    Actress, Comedian, Voice Actor and Hawai‘i Resident: Amy Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 54:04


    Radio personality, devoted mom and wife - Crystal Akana Pang

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 58:35


    Crystal Akana Pang — a 21-year radio veteran, devoted wife, mother, and proud Native Hawaiian — embodies perseverance, passion, and the true spirit of aloha. Learn more about this familiar face and voice who hails from Oahu and was also featured on American Idol. 

    Meet Hawai‘i Blogger, Traveler & Foodie Melissa Chang

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 46:10


    Da Best Hawai‘i Unedited starts next week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 2:02


    Da Best Hawai‘i Unedited starts next week! Watch brand new monthly shows highlighting notable people from Hawai‘i. Dive into full length conversations and in-depth chats with some of Hawaii's most loved residents and more.Stay tuned for monthly episodes right here on Da Best Hawai‘i FB, IG, YouTube and Podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeart. Mahalo to Arden Waikiki for this beautiful venue and be sure to check them out for dinner, drinks and happy hour Wednesday-Sunday evenings (located at the Lotus Hotel).

    DBH Update + Bad Hotel Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 25:08


    2025 is changing for Da Best Hawai‘i find new longform episodes coming soon, and a 5-star resort on Maui really drops the ball and leaves a bad taste in my mouth after a stay I booked and paid for is overall negative from check in to check out. 

    Popular New York Steakhouse Comes to Hawai‘i

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 3:31


    Empire Steakhouse comes to Hawai‘i atop an iconic location in Waikiki with breathtaking views from the mountains to the sea! This brand new restaurant is serving New York steaks along with fine seafood and imported cheese. 

    Cirque du Soleil in Hawai‘i

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 10:25


    Learn about the brand new Hawai‘i show Cirque du Soleil 'Auana in Waikiki. 

    New Chef Making Waves on Maui

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 8:22


    There's a new chef on Maui hoping to grow some roots at The Ritz Carlton Kapalua's Banyan Tree. Fresh ideas, new creations and experimental dishes can be sampled at the brand new Chef's Table. Learn more about the Chef's creative dreams and culinary evolution. 

    Sun Tea Mix Revamped & Pet-Friendly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 5:18


    A popular milk tea spot is under new ownership, revamped the dining room and hopes guests will come, hang out, bring their furry friends and bring back milk tea culture. Learn more about Sun Tea Mix and their milk tea, smoothies and souffle pancakes. 

    Learn about U.H. Cancer Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 4:58


    There's a hidden gem in Kaka'ako when it comes to cancer research, education, care and community outreach. With it being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn more about University of Hawaii Cancer Center.

    3X Grammy Winner Kalani Pe'a Talks About New Album

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 10:06


    Istanbul Hawai‘i: Turkish Cuisine in Honolulu

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 11:03


    The rich cultural history of Kaanapali, Lahaina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 7:00


    What's the current status in Lahaina, Maui?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 7:14


    Brand new Ulu Kitchen in Kaanapali, Maui

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 4:57


    Treasured Pakalana Lei from Hawaii

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 5:16


    How to make a Hilo-style Ti Leaf Lei

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 6:03


    Texas de Brazil in Hawaii

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 5:18


    Honu's Kalbi & Sushi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 5:31


    The LookOut at Wai Kai overlooking the LineUp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 5:00


    Wai Kai in Ewa Surf Eat Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 5:04


    Meet the Chef behind the culinary creations at Zippy's

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 5:15


    What took over the old Meg's Drive In location?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 5:36


    Holoholo Bistro Express

    What is Castella Cake from Cloud Nine Bakery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 5:03


    Actor Stephen Hill Waikiki Resident

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 4:35


    Chatting with Stephen Hill post-Magnum PI and The Color Purple. 

    Hau'oli Mahina 'Olelo Hawai'i

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 8:45


    Hello 2024 Da Best Hawaii Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 5:43


    Hidden National Historic Fishpond

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 2:25


    Max & Lucy's Bagel Sandwich

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 4:41


    Local Boy Sushi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 5:37


    Chinaman's Hat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 3:55


    Should you move to Hawaii?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 12:01


    The Clubhouse Mililani

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 5:00


    Tight Tacos Kaimuki

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 5:07


    Hawaii-born Actor Michael Sun Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 5:31


    Ono Seafood (Poke)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 5:39


    New Gelato Shop in Waikiki

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 4:42


    Eat Pono

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 4:57


    Akaka Falls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 4:06


    2022 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 10:45


    Manoa Chocolate in Kailua, Oahu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 4:26


    Honomu Goat Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 4:11


    New Slippers Made From Limu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 4:47


    Steve's Chicks Korean Restaurant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 3:57


    Fruity Pancakes Battle in Kailua

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 5:35


    Uncle's Hawaiian Ice Cream

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 4:51


    Eden In Love X Aloha Pacific

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 4:59


    Kamaole Beach 1 in Kihei

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 2:59


    The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Maui Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 10:31


    The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Maui

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 5:02


    DT Fleming Beach in Kapalua

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 4:10


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