December 2012

Features
	The Everything Guide to Surfing Here's how Hawaii surfs now. David Thompson and Martha Cheng \| Illustration By Nick Kuchar
	The Best Lawyers in Hawaii 2012 As the number of legal specialties here—76!—attests, life is complicated. But there’s no need to face those complications without an advocate.
	The Do-Overs: 53 by the Sea and Lucky Belly In which two decades-old restaurants give way to new ones. One is an outright replacement of the old John Dominis, the other took over a long-time Chinese greasy spoon. Martha Cheng \| Photography by Rae Huo
	The Warning Shot Eight years before the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a Japanese-language publication hit Honolulu like a bombshell, predicting war with the United States and an inevitable Japanese... Jamie Bisher \| Designed by Erik Ries
	Up and Coming Architecture Firm: Collaborative Studio A young Honolulu architecture firm is winning awards and solving problems. By A. Kam Napier

Departments
Shopping: Modern styles for holiday attire	Archive »
Strike a stylish chord for those looking to be the life of the party.
Around Town: Under the Surface with Boi No Good [Expanded Version]	Archive »
What happens when local lines get crossed. A. Kam Napier
Around Town: Couchsurfing in Hawaii	Archive »
Couch Tourism: Forget staying in hotels with amenities such as room service, or in-room mini bars. Millions of travelers prefer to spend their vacations with perfect strangers. Tiffany Hill
Around Town: Things to Do in December in Hawaii	Archive »
December lights up the city with parades, rock stars and holiday fun. Maria Kanai
Food: Best Bread in Honolulu	Archive »
Breaking Bread: Chris Sy uses flour power to make the best bread in town. Martha Cheng
News: Unsolicited Advice: Gov. Abercrombie, tear down this fence!	Archive »
From Salt Lake Boulevard by the stadium to Acacia Road in Pearl City: how about a nice hedge instead?
News: Editor's Page: Waves of... Garbage?	Archive »
Keeping our beaches clean begins with what we do on land. A. Kam Napier
News: Bad Company: The final days of Baron Dorcy, Maui Millionaire	Archive »
The bizarre story behind the death of Maui's ultimate trustafarian.
Web Exclusive: Sneak Peek Inside Designer Allison Izu's Closet	Archive »
HONOLULU Magazine got a sneak peek inside local designer Allison Izu's closet. Vanessa Kaneshiro, Stacey Makiya, Brie Thalmann and Christine Hitt
Web Exclusive: HONOLULU Magazine's 100 Surfer Poll	Archive »
HONOLULU Magazine stopped by Diamond Head Beach to talk story with local surfers. From skipping work to surf-related injuries, here's what we found out. Be sure to pick up our December 2012 issue... Vanessa Kaneshiro, Christine Hitt and David Thompson
Web Exclusive: Top 5 things to do this week (12/26-1/1)	Archive »
A Monty Pythonathon, a country music Grammy Award winner in concert, New Year's Eve parties and New Year's Day celebrations.
Web Exclusive: How to keep your 2013 New Year’s resolution	Archive »
With some help from these four local experts, you may be able to cross this year’s resolution off your list for good. Sabrina Bauer
Web Exclusive: Our 2012/2013 New Year’s Eve Party Picks in Honolulu, Hawaii	Archive »
Here's your guide to the best places to be on New Year's Eve. Diane Lee
Web Exclusive: Top 5 things to do this week (12/19-12/25)	Archive »
Here's our picks for the best music, food, art and nightlife events happening this week.
Web Exclusive: Aloha, Dan Inouye	Archive »
U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye has passed away, at age 88. We’re speechless. Also, learn what happens next. A. Kam Napier
Web Exclusive: Top 5 things to do this week (12/12-12/18)	Archive »
From a 12-12-12 dinner to a boat parade, here are our top picks for the week!
Arts: Kanikapila: Hawaiian Living Room Jams for the Masses	Archive »
Kanikapila Reloaded: Bringing living room jams to the masses. Alia Pan
Shopping: Gifts That Give Back	Archive »
Tis the season for shopping and, with this roundup of gifts that give back, everyone will be feeling merry and bright. Stacey Makiya \| Photography by David Croxford
Shopping: Stylish Notepads to Organize the Holiday Season	Archive »
The It Lists: Presents for your favorite people. Thank you cards. Party supplies. Stay organized in style this holiday season, with spirited list pads, perfect for keeping your to-dos, and sanity,... Brie Thalmann \| Photography by David Croxford
Shopping: Travel in Style	Archive »
First-class travel companions for the season of holiday jet setting.
Shopping: Modern styles for holiday attire	Archive »
Strike a stylish chord for those looking to be the life of the party.
Shopping: Treehouse opens on Ward	Archive »
Graphic artist Bobby Asato opened Treehouse.
Entertainment: Inside the 2012 Kava Festival	Archive »
This month Field Notes explores the 2012 Kava Festival. Jenny de Jesus
From Our Files: From Our December Files	Archive »
December Archives Maria Kanai
Afterthoughts: How long does it take to become local?	Archive »
Mahalo Rewards: South Park's episode entitled "Going Native" gets Hawaii residents asking this question. Michael Keany

December 2012

Features

The Everything Guide to Surfing

The Best Lawyers in Hawaii 2012

The Do-Overs: 53 by the Sea and Lucky Belly

The Warning Shot

Up and Coming Architecture Firm: Collaborative Studio

Departments