Honolulu Hawaii - Restaurants, Real Estate, Shopping

¤ Hale Aina Happenings

Updates from some of your favorite Hale Aina Award-winning restaurants.

Vote for Your Favorite Restaurants

We are accepting ballots for the 2010 Hale Aina Awards. Vote now through August 31st.

By Shaun Chillingworth, Marketing Director

June 2009

Celebrate the 4th of July at Mariposa

Mariposa at Neiman Marcus will host a special celebration for Independence Day.

By Shaun Chillingworth, Marketing Director

June 2009

Early Bird Special at Gyotaku

Gyotaku has a new early bird special menu for just $10.95.

By Shaun Chillingworth, Marketing Director

June 2009

¤ Web Exclusives

Kamaaina Summer Discounts

Break from the routine and take advantage of these great kamaaina discounts available across the Islands this summer.

By Christine Hitt

JUNE 2009

Hands-Free Speech

Need help shopping for hands-free equipment? Here are some products you might like.

By Lorraine Jonemann

JUNE 2009

¤ Features

June 2009

	How Much is Your Home Worth Now? After a decade of skyrocketing prices, Hawaii’s real estate market has finally slowed down. What can we expect next? By Michael Keany and Tiffany Hill June 2009
	Jewel Boxes Despite the economy, there are reassuring signs of life: small boutiques opening up. By Kathryn Drury Wagner June 2009
	Farm to Table: The New Face of Farming Meet the people who grew your dinner. By Lavonne Leong June 2009
	Farm to Table: Getting Fresh Why does one box of salad last for two weeks, while another collapses in 48 hours? Derek Albano of the Whole Foods Market produce department answers. By Lavonne Leong, Photos:IStock June 2009

¤ Departments

	Editor's Page: Fun with Inflation The recent downturn aside, housing in Hawaii is outrageously expensive. By A. Kam Napier JUNE 2009
	Feedback ... on public school teachers, the DOE and illegal immigration in Hawaii. June 2009
	Calabash 7 reasons to get out in June, a mysterious disappearance of an albatross colony, laws on towing explained and our monthly Field Guide goes to Young Street. JUNE 2009
	Making a Difference: Stopping the Traffic Nonprofit helps hidden victims of human trafficking and torture. by TiFFANY HILL JUNE 2009
	Dining: Parking-Lot Food The Farmers' Markets are cookin', literally. by john heckathorn JUNE 2009
	From Our Files HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888. by TIFFANY HILL JUNE 2009
	Afterthoughts: Goldilocks Goes Car Shopping The quest for a little family Fahrvergnugen. by kathryn drury wagner JUNE 2009

¤ HONOLULU Blogs

Off My Desk

Blog by Editor, A. Kam Napier

COMMENTARY, QUESTIONS & CRITICISMS

Squeezing In

How many Honoluluans can fit into a tiny condo?

City Pulse

Blog by Tiffany Hill

POLITICS & SOCIAL ISSUES

Less For Your Money

UH students will soon be paying more while being offered less.

Guilty Pleasures

Blog by Kathryn Drury Wagner

FOOD, SHOPPING & BOOKS

Great Ideas for Father’s Day

Here are some ideas for Father’s Day, this Sunday, June 21.

The Hitt List

Blog by Christine Hitt

ARTS, CULTURE & NIGHTLIFE

Vegas was Here

Vegas DJ, Graham Funke made last Friday's White Party a memorable night for me.

Urban Archaeology

Blog by Mike Keany

ARCHITECTURE & URBAN PLANNING

Stairway Traffic

"No Trespassing" signs don't keep many off the Haiku Stairs

E V E N T S & P R O M O T I O N S

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WIN A $100 SPA CERTIFICATE

One lucky reader can win an opportunity to revive, refresh and rejuvenate themselves with a $100 gift certificate to Elements Spa & Salon. ENTER TO WIN>>

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS!

HONOLULU Magazine is now accepting ballots for its annual Hale Aina Awards. Cast your vote and you'll get a chance to win dinner for two at the 2010 Restaurant of the Year. START VOTING>>

ENTER OUR ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST

We are accepting entries for the 5th annual HONOLULU Magazine/Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani Photo Contest. Take your best shot of the Islands and you may be featured in the pages of HONOLULU. ENTER TODAY>>

FOR MORE PROMOTIONS, CONTESTS AND GIVEAWAYS, CLICK HERE.

¤ Calendar

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