July 20, 2008

December 2005

Features

Flirting 101

In the mood for love?

Single in Honolulu

A peek into the sometimes daunting,sometimes exhilarating world of Island singles.

Going Solo

Back in the Game

Departments

Editor's Page: Making the Move

There's a story behind everyone who lives in the Islands.

Letters: December

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Culture: Those Who Came Before

Over the past century, more than 300,000 Filipinos have immigrated to Hawai'i. Among them are three generations of my family.

Family: The Right Thing

The roots of Island families reach far across the globe. Here, one kama'aina grapples with a family history forever changed by Hitler's Germany.

Food: Stimulate All Your Senses

Tasting chocolate is as complex and sensual as sampling wines.

Home: Bali Hale

A Lanikai home avoids the blue-roof McMansion syndrome, with natural materials, exotic hardwoods and not too much house.

Calabash: Clipping Service

Calabash: Q+A: Larry Bush

Since September 2004, Larry Bush has served as the president and CEO of the YMCA of Honolulu. Bush has been the leader of the three major projects that represent the group's future: new YMCAs in...

Calabash: Our Town: What's behind those bricks?

The Date Street Mini Park Pumping Station.

Calabash: The Package Deal

Calabash: Lights, China, Action

Guns will blaze at the Chinese Film Festival.

Calabash: New Year's Eve Around the Islands

Looking for a hot event on December 31? Ring in the New Year at one of these parties.

Calabash: Top Gun

Mild-mannered dentist by day, lethal spear-gun creator by night.

Calabash: Books: The Literature of ... Mililani?

A new collection of short stories focuses on young women in suburbia.

Calabash: Stunt Double Vision

On the set of Lost, Hawai'i's professional stuntmen and stuntwomen roll with the punches.

Calabash: Gift Us With Your Presents

We hit three of Honolulu's newest stores for a holiday gift-list blitz.

Calabash: Flora's Orchids

Calabash: Music Review

Brittni Paiva, Hear ..., Talmidim Productions

Fashion

Making a Difference: Analyze This

The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) consults with local business owners to help them flourish.

Dining: The Perfect Dinner Date

It's scientific truth: There's nothing more romantic than a meal.

From Our Files: December

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

Afterthoughts: Too Hot to Handle

Mild or spicy? If you are among the small tribe of redheads living in Hawai'i, it's hard to convince chefs to serve you the latter.