The book
274 public listings — mostly the U.S. Mainland, plus ʻohana abroad. Businesses owned by people from Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. Most are a name, a place, and a craft. All have Aloha.
5 listings
Hula & Polynesian dance · Performing arts & luau entertainment
Humble/Houston food truck, luau catering (Drums of the Pacific USA), and Houston Hula Academy under Chief Asomua Tama Satoafaiga. (Hula Mama’s restaurant closed — not listed.)
Humble, TXPacific Islanderwww.drumsofthepacific.com
Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke
Schertz (San Antonio metro) Hawaiian kitchen from the Honolulu Tottori family, open since Nov 2024.
Schertz, TXKamaʻāinahowzithawaiiankitchen.com/ourstory
Carpentry & remodeling · Electrical · Consulting
San Antonio–based NHO 8(a) firm — construction, operations, and facilities under the Kīnāʻole family of companies.
San Antonio, TXKānaka ʻŌiwi(210) 383-5553www.kinaole.com
Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke
Austin/Leander food truck serving tropical island BBQ cooked over lava rocks from Hawaiian & Pacific Islander–owned ʻohana.
Austin, TXPacific Islanderwww.pacific-flame.com
Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke
Hurst (DFW) Hawaiian restaurant claiming Hawaiian owned & operated under Pomai Uyehara from Hilo.
Hurst, TXKamaʻāinavoyagedallas.com/interview/exploring-life-business-with-pomai-uyehara-of-pineapple-grill-texas