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  January 2007
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January 2007 Vol. XLII No. 7
 
How is the Mayor Doing?            
It’s been two years since Mufi Hannemann took over Honolulu Hale. Is he city any better off today?
By Ronna Bolante

The 2007 Sour Poi Awards                       
The best of the worst of 2006—absurdities, follies and foibles.
By Michael Keany
 
The Hale ‘Aina Awards
You ate, you voted—now aren’t you curious which restaurants won the 23rd Annual Hale ‘Aina Awards?
 
Calabash        
A new boxing studio comes to Mänoa.        

Del Monte has announced the end of its pineapple production in Hawai‘i. What ill happen to the plantation workers?
 
Environment: Six ways you can help save the planet this New Year.
        
Books: Thrifty eats on Maui, and new humor from Charles Memminger.
 
As First Friday grows, a lack of public restrooms strains downtown.
 
Arts: Meet O‘ahu’s new repertory company.           
 
A look at community land trusts                    
 
What is the Board of Education hiding?
 
Q&A: Micah Kane, head of the Deptartment of Hawaiian Homelands

Full Circle
After growing up surrounded by poverty, Lawrence Tseu, DDS, made it to the top of his industry. Now he’s doing
all he can to help those around him.

Pseudo Relief
Buying cold medicine? Don’t act so suspicious!

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  February 2007
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Februrary 2007 Vol. XLIII No. 7
 
The Business of Love  
Meet five of our Islands’ love experts.
By Joan Conrow
 
Best Dentists  
HONOLULU Magazine surveyed 800 Island dentists to find out who they think are the best and brightest in Hawai‘i.
By A. Kam Napier, Lori Anne Tomonari and Kathryn Drury Wagner
 
Zen on the Ridge 
Having found the perfect Hawai‘i Loa Ridge spot for their retirement home, a Chicago couple embraces a low-key, Japanese aesthetic. The result: open, yet private, living.
By Michael Keany
 
Calabash 
Take our buildings quiz  
Humpback whales, plus a review of Everybody Loves Bob Marley
Pro bowl stats and a visit to a new ‘awa bar  
An art exhibit focuses on memory, plus, Bumbye Hawai‘i 
Try these new women’s boutiques  
An update on the city’s homeless 
Inside the locations of Lost 
Q&A: Planned Parenthood’s Ann Rahall
 
Making a Difference  
Good Samaritans
Local dentists have banded together to help Hawai‘i’s underserved communities achieve better oral health.

Food
The Taste Is Back
Sichuan peppercorns are again on store shelves and ready to be experimented with. 
Dining  
Old Friends, Good Wine
Valentine’s Day is back. Time to write on something romantic. What could be more romantic than wine bars?
By John Heckathorn
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  March 2007
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March 2007 Vol. XLIII No. 9

Our City on Rails
After decades of false starts, Honolulu is closer than it’s ever been to a mass-transit rail system. So what’s next? What’s this thing going to look like? And will it work?
By Michael Keany

A Great Day Out
Photographer Sergio Goes took his camera around O‘ahu and found people and places that remind us all why we love living in Hawai‘i.
By Danny Simon

Best of Honolulu
It’s that time of year again. We’ve scoured the island, grilled the experts and enlisted your help to bring you the best “Best of Honolulu” ever.  
By Ronna Bolante, Michael Keany, Kathryn Drury Wagner and Lori Anne Tomonari

Calabash 
7 Things to do in March  
Tattoo artist Tricia Allen; and two new CDs 
The Return to Romance Music Festival, and Rabat, our new sister city.
Asians also affected by diabetes
Our town: Beachwalk’s makeover
Two sides face off on the Akaka Bill
Environment: Bats 
Lotus Soundbar, plus a new book on Eddie Sherman
Hawai‘i’s best salad dressings. And, fly-fishing store Nervous Water
Bishop Street Lament
Field Guide: Kähala

Making a Difference 
Common Ground
Two groups of Hawai‘i’s young professionals come together to help change the worlds of surfing and advertising.

Dining  
Lucky You Eat Hawai‘i  
If you had to list all your favorite Hawai‘i foods, what would they be?
By John Heckathorn

ON THE COVER: Daniel Dae Kim, who was voted “Hottest Hottie” by HONOLULU Magazine readers in our “Best of” poll. Photographed by Mark Arbeit.
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  April 2007
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April 2007 Vol. XLIII No. 10

The Day the Trees Cried 
This short story is an exclusive excerpt of new fiction from one of Hawai‘i’s best-known novelists.
By Lois-Ann Yamanaka

Hawai‘i by Design  
From signature stores to sophisticated hotels to ancient tattoo techniques, design is everywhere in Hawai‘i, challenging who we think we are.
By Michael Keany

Advancing Architecture
In Hawai‘i architecture, new is good—whether it’s tapping the next generation of architects for fresh design ideas or figuring out a way to build houses before they ever get to the construction site.
By Michael Keany

Designed for Living   
Good design isn’t limited to buildings or houses. We shopped with this in mind, looking for clever local designers who create things worth sharing your life with. 
By Lori Anne Tomonari and Kathryn Drury Wagner

Calabash 
Sandy Beach, from an ultralight
7 Reasons to Get Out of the House  
Environment: Curbside recycling; and, what would a restaurant grocery shop for? 
Scrap Yard: What is the purpose of marriage?
The Alo sisters, junior wrestling champs. Also, a review of Keola Beamer’s new CD 
State Rep. Della Au Belatti takes on the establishment
Field Guide: Dillingham/Kapalama

Making a Difference  
Closing the Gap
A library program helps the visually impaired keep up on best-sellers, magazines and even movies.

Dining
The Six Rules of Brunch
Why does everyone, except me, love brunch? Let me count the ways.
By John Heckathorn

 

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  May 2007
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May 2007 Vol. XLIII No. 11

 
How We Met            

Love has to start somewhere. Here, five local couples tell the stories of when the sparks first flew.

By Jana Wolff

 

Bullied                      

Nearly a fifth of Hawai‘i’s school-age children have been victims, bullies or both. And schools aren’t required to do anything about it.

By Pamela Gibson

 

Ready for the Real World? 

Why Hawai‘i’s public education system isn’t doing enough to prepare your kids for life after high school.

By Ronna Bolante

 

Castle in the Sky       
For a busy single mom, this Hokua penthouse apartment has become the ideal home—after a few tweaks, of course.

By Michael Keany

 

Calabash        

Isla Tango

7 Reasons to Get Out of the House in May

Gifts for Mother’s Day

New downtown store Rafael, a vodka to taste at Nobu and the latest album from Cody Pueo Pata 

Scrapyard: God and Science   

The Demise of Bowling, and a call for Hawai‘i’s most endangered places 

A contemporary arts show focuses on the moon    

Where’s Netflix? And, a new book on lunch in Honolulu

Environment: Kauai’s first “green” building 

Soy to the World         

Field Guide: ‘Aiea Heights Dr. 

 

Making a Difference            

Reality Check

Donors from around the world turn their dollars into books, computers, an education and a future for Cambodia.

By Lori Anne Tomonari

 
Dining            
Dashed Hopes in Waikïkï
The report on three restaurants isn’t pretty, but the fourth is a standout.
By John Heckathorn

 

Afterthoughts            

Smells Like Fiasco

The plans for O‘ahu’s rail system are so screwy, even a diehard mass-transit fans can’t get onboard with it.  

By Kathryn Drury Wagner

 

ON THE COVER: Hawai‘i’s schools aren’t turning out kids who are ready for work or higher education. Find out more on page 66. Photography by Sergio Goes.

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  June 2007
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June 2007 Vol. XLIII No. 12

 

Midsummer Dream   38

There’s a restlessness and sensuality to the longest day of the year, a mood that calls out for wild party dresses.

By Lori Anne Tomonari and Kathryn Drury Wagner

 

The 50 Greatest Hawai‘i Songs 

Three years ago, we compiled a list of Hawai‘i’s 50 greatest albums. The response was so great that we’ve decided to do another list, this time singling out the best individual songs of Hawai‘i’s unrivaled musical canon.

By Ronna Bolante and Michael Keany

 

Gym Guide 85

If you’ve been meaning to sign up for a new gym, but just haven’t had time, this chart should help get you on the road to summer fitness.

By Aimee Harris

 

Island Song

Our list of “The 50 Greatest Hawai‘i Songs” will have you singing along. 

By A. Kam Napier

  

Calabash        

Glass gallery Accents Honolulu        

7 Reasons to Get Out of the House in June 

Environment: Asteroids!  

Work on the Ala Wai Canal continues

A no-excuses guide to sunscreen 

Sports: An unusual mixed martial artist 

Field Guide: Honolulu’s jazz scene

 

Making a Difference         

Strength in Numbers

New parents provide support to one another during a challenging life phase.

By Lori Anne Tomonari

 
Dining         

On Stage

Does Honolulu want another big-league restaurant? Thomas Sorensen is betting $3 million it does.
By John Heckathorn

 

From Our Files         

HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888.

By Ronna Bolante

 

Afterthoughts  

Deep Cover

Can the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog help put an end to the scourge of jaywalking?

By Kathryn Drury Wagner

 

ON THE COVER: The 50 Greatest Hawai‘i Songs                       

 

 

 

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  July 2007
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July 2007 Vol. XLIV No. 1
 
FEATURES
 
Cutting School
A humble Chinatown institution incubates much of Hawai‘i’s hair-stylist talent.
By Dennis Hollier
 
1+1 Great Renovation 
Ever wish you could knock down a wall and take over your neighbor’s apartment? This couple did just that, to stunning effect.
By Michael Keany
 
The Best Lawyers in Hawai‘i 
This year, we present our largest pool of lawyers ever, with 222 individual attorneys in 38 specialties.
By Joshua Duvauchelle and Lori Anne Tomonari
 
 
Highway Independence
Remembering the day when freedom meant ... a driver’s license.
By A. Kam Napier
 
Calabash:
Paddleboarder Kanesa Duncan              
7 Reasons to Get Out of the House in July 
Environment: Hawai‘i’s forests, in 3-D  
We found Netflix! And,  catch up with yacht captain Lindsey Anne Austin 
Scrapyard: Should Honolulu upgrade its wastewater treatments?
Inside the Contemporary Museum’s permanent collection. Also, two CD reviews. 
Sports story: UH’s best draft picks         
In My Words: Palani Vaughn on why he tends to the grounds of ‘Iolani Palace
Field Guide: Upper Kaläkaua Avenue  
 
Making a Difference 
Justice for All
Local lawyers donate their evenings and weekends to ensure all of Hawai‘i has access to
legal services and resources
By Lori Anne Tomonari
 
Dining                 
Casual Dining?
Two new celebrity-chef restaurants, Cassis and Nobu Waikïkï, test the limits of “casual dining.”
By John Heckathorn
 
From Our Files 
HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888.
By Ronna Bolante
 
Afterthoughts 
Bring on the Child Labor!
Why Hawai‘i should lower the age limit for working minors.
By Kathryn Drury Wagner
  
ON THE COVER:Real Estate Lawyer Leighton Yuen.
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  August 2007
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August 2007 Vol. XLIV No. II

 

Movin’ on Up (to Kähala) 
Last year, Dorie-Ann Kahale was one of hundreds of homeless people living on the beaches of the Wai‘anae Coast. Today, she’s living in a mansion on O‘ahu’s most expensive street, Kähala Avenue. 
By Ronna Bolante

 

At Work on the Bay
The fisheries of Käne‘ohe Bay have collapsed, but surprisingly, some boats can still provide a livelihood.
By Dennis Hollier

 

Builder’s Delight 
Kawika Dowsett builds luxury homes for a living. But when it came time to create a place of his own, he went for simple, open and Island-style.
By Michael Keany

 

Finding Beretania
The people, businesses, landmarks, history and food that make this street such an integral part of Honolulu’s cityscape.
By Joshua Duvauchelle, Michael Keany, Lori Anne Tomonari and Kathryn Drury Wagner

 

Old School
Earlier this year, the Civic Center was renamed to honor former Mayor Frank Fasi. Here’s a look back at this local political legend, from an insider’s perspective.
By Jim Loomis

 

Along Beretania
A fascinating road lives in the shadow of King Street.
By A. Kam Napier

 

Calabash:      
Wood artist Ron Kent         
7 Reasons to get out in August
Environment: A forest is replanted on Maui, plus, Ola spa product
How to adopt a stream
Scrapyard: Should drug-sniffing dogs be in schools?
Shopping: Hip products for babies    
Arts: Shakespeare festival
Sports: A preview on Wahine Volleyball
In My Words: Darlene Uyeda, aka Bungie da Clown
Honolulu on You Tube, and, Iz’s new album 
Field Guide: Mänoa    

 

Making a Difference
The Power of One
After four decades of public service in Hawai‘i, Cecilia Blackfield isn’t done yet.
By Lori Anne Tomonari

 

From Our Files  
HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888.
By Ronna Bolante

 

Gawk This Way 204
Every time a honu is ashore, humans gather to watch. What would happen if they turned the tables?
By Kathryn Drury Wagner

 

SPECIAL SECTION:

The 30th Annual All-Island Restaurant Guide

We scoured the Islands for delicious values in “Cheap Eats.” Award-winning food critic John Heckathorn takes a look back at 30 years of dining in Honolulu. Plus, listings of more than TKT restaurants throughout the state.

 

ON THE COVER: A Kobe beefburger from Formaggio

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  September 2007
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September 2007 Vol. XLIV No. III

 

Live Well for Less

Want to beat the high cost of living in the Islands? Move to Minneapolis. Barring that, you can read this story, which has ideas on how to stretch your dollar. 

By Ronna Bolante, Aimee Harris and Kathryn Drury Wagner

 
Live Well For Less

There’s something deeply satisfying about scoring a good deal.

By A. Kam Napier

 

Calabash:

Bon dance season   

7 Reasons to get out in September

Environment: Exploring the Poamoho Trail

Hygenic Store history

Shopping: Clothing line Kealopiko

Scrapyard:

Books: Fall reading 

Beer in Hawai‘i

In My Words: Motocross rider Li Cobian

Field Guide: Waipahu

 

Making a Difference

A Gift from the Queen

A small group of volunteers helps to raise money and donations for Hawai‘i’s orphaned children.

By Lori Anne Tomonari

 
Dining

Night of the Living Lasagna

Could you survive three nights of raw organic vegan meals?

By John Heckathorn

 

From Our Files  

HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888.

By Ronna Bolante

 

Merrily We Roll Along

We all have our baggage, seen and unseen.

By Kathryn Drury Wagner

 

SPECIAL SECTION:

Hawai‘i Guide to Private Schools

Our fourth annual guide to private schools explores how to find the right school for your child. There are also handy timelines and information on accreditation, and a comprehensive list of the 120 private schools in Hawai‘i.

 

ON THE COVER: For our feature story, “Live Well for Less,”

 

 

 

 

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  October 2007
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Bringin’ Home the Bacon

Hawai‘i works hard for its money. We took a look at TK different businesses—from Matson to L&L Drive Inn to a downtown parking garage—to find out just what it takes to make a living in paradise.

By Michael Keany

 

Last Chance Moms

Four Island women on why they postponed parenting–and how their families eventually came about.

By Reina Graves

 
Present-Tense Architecture     

By A. Kam Napier

 

Calabash:

Behind the signs at 8 Fat Fat 8

7 Reasons to get out in October

Arts: Young art collector Kelly Sueda

Artists Marcia Morse and Margarate Realica; Blaisdell statue nominees

Shopping: Tailgating supplies  

HIFF update, and Andy Bumatai on his new TV show

Environment: Bee mites. And, hurricane names

Food: Spice maker Kaiulani Cowell

Scrapyard: Should Hawai‘i host a Stryker Brigade?

Field Guide: Liliha 

 

Culture

Lion King Eats Symphony?

The Honolulu Symphony’s displacement from the Blaisdell may well propel it to a new circle of life.

By E. Shan Correa

 

Dining

A Week of Lunches

Five excuses to skip the brown bag routine and actually leave your desk.

By John Heckathorn

 

From Our Files     

HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888.

By Ronna Bolante

 

Afterthoughts

Gravity and Other Hazards

Let’s just dance past that milestone, shall we?

By Kathryn Drury Wagner

 

SPECIAL SECTIONS:

Farm to Table

Our annual celebration of fresh, Island-produced food.

The Well-Planned Life 

Expert recommendations on how you can better plan for retirement.

 

 

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  November 2007
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  December 2007
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