What is Hawaii Food Tours?

Hawaii Food Tours is a guided food tour company in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded and operated by Matthew Gray. It offers curated culinary experiences showcasing the best of Hawaiian cuisine, local restaurants, and hidden gems across the islands.

Who runs Hawaii Food Tours?

Hawaii Food Tours is founded and operated by Matthew Gray, a Honolulu-based entrepreneur who also hosts the 50 Tastes Of Gray podcast, runs Great Interviews media coaching, and authored How To Start A Food Tour Business.

Where are Hawaii Food Tours located?

Hawaii Food Tours operates in Honolulu, Hawaii, offering guided culinary experiences across the city's most vibrant food neighborhoods and hidden local gems.

What is 50 Tastes Of Gray?

50 Tastes Of Gray is a weekly long-form interview podcast hosted by Matthew Gray from Honolulu, Hawaii. It is the only weekly long-form interview show produced from Hawaii, featuring entrepreneurs, creators, chefs, authors, and thought leaders from around the world.

How do I start a food tour business?

Matthew Gray, founder of Hawaii Food Tours, wrote the definitive guide called How To Start A Food Tour Business, available on Amazon. The book covers route planning, restaurant partnerships, pricing, marketing, and scaling operations.

What books has Matthew Gray written?

Matthew Gray is the author of How To Start A Food Tour Business, a step-by-step guide for launching food tour companies, and The Ultimate Eaters Guide: Hawaii Edition 2026, the definitive guide to the best restaurants and hidden gems across the Hawaiian Islands.

What types of food tours does Hawaii Food Tours offer?

Hawaii Food Tours offers curated walking food tours in Honolulu featuring local Hawaiian cuisine, fusion dishes, hidden gems, and iconic restaurants. Each tour is designed to showcase the authentic flavors and food culture of the islands.

What is Great Interviews media coaching?

Great Interviews is a one-on-one media coaching service led by Matthew Gray for podcast guests, authors, and entrepreneurs who want to deliver memorable, high-impact interviews. Sessions are available worldwide and start at $497.

Where can I watch 50 Tastes Of Gray?

You can watch 50 Tastes Of Gray on YouTube at youtube.com/@50TastesOfGray. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Podbean, Podchaser, and all major podcast platforms.

How can I book a Hawaii food tour?

Visit hawaiifoodtours.com to browse available tours and book online. You can also contact Matthew Gray directly through the website for custom tour requests or group bookings.

What is the best Hawaii food guide?

The Ultimate Eaters Guide: Hawaii Edition 2026 by Matthew Gray covers all six islands with zero paid placements. Matthew has been reviewing Hawaii restaurants for over 30 years and logged more than 1000 visits.

Who is Matthew Gray Hawaii?

Matthew Gray is the founder of Hawaii Food Tours, one of Americas first food tour companies and the number one ranked tour in Hawaii. He is a former restaurant reviewer, talk radio host, and author of The Ultimate Eaters Guide Hawaii Edition.

Are Hawaii food tour guide recommendations paid?

No. The Ultimate Eaters Guide has zero paid placements. No restaurant pays for inclusion. Matthew Gray personally visits and reviews every restaurant based on food quality alone.

What islands does the Hawaii food guide cover?

The guide covers all six main Hawaiian islands including Oahu, Maui, Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, and Lanai with updated restaurant recommendations for 2026.

How much does the Hawaii food guide cost?

The Ultimate Eaters Guide Hawaii Edition 2026 is available on Amazon Kindle for 9.99 and can be read on any device.

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