January 2011

Features
	Meet the Mayor: Peter Carlisle We sit down for a Q&A with new Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle about his plans to trim government, build rail, fix the sewers and clean up the city's clutter. Victoria Wiseman, with A. Kam Napier
	Sour Poi Awards 2011 Celebrating the best of the worst of 2010—the strange, the stupid and the scandalous. Michael Keany
	What Does It Take to Win a Hale Aina? There are more than 5,000 eateries in the state. What does it take to stand out from the crowd and win a Hale Aina Award? Here are a few inside stories. John Heckathorn
	2011 Hale Aina Award Winners Hawaii's best restaurants were awarded with a Hale Aina Award Nov 7, 2010 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Here's a full list of the winning restaurants.

Departments
Editor's Page: Editor's Page: The Best in Dining	Archive »
Announcing our Hale Aina Award winners and John Heckathorn’s new Hawaii dining online column. A. Kam Napier
Letters: Feedback	Archive »
...on legalizing pakalolo, Hawaii's Family Court of the First Judicial Circuit, and the Beatles.
Calabash: Fire Dancers	Archive »
Most Hawaii residents are familiar with Polynesian fire knife dancing, but this group of artists is pushing fire dancing into new territory.
Calabash: In Our February Issue	Archive »
In our Best Dentists issue, you’ll find 195 dentists in eight different specialties. A. Kam Napier
Calabash: Hawaii Jobs Outside the Box	Archive »
Looking for ways to make a little extra money? Check out these jobs, including how to be a Hawaii 5-0 extra. Lisa Chow
Health: Hawaii Academy Gymnastics	Archive »
Get your bounce on at Hawaii Academy. Lavonne Leong
Health: Delicious Detox	Archive »
It’s that time of year, when the excesses of the holidays begin to weigh on one’s waistline—or conscience—and thoughts turn to detoxification. Martha Cheng
Around Town: Things to do in January in Hawaii 2011	Archive »
Kick off the New Year by donating blood, partying in white and watching acrobats. Tiffany Hill
Do It Yourself: Unloading Holiday Clutter	Archive »
As gifts pile up after the holidays, many people unload clutter in January. Here’s how to properly lighten up, without harming the environment. Sheila Sarhangi
On Display: Fishcake Gallery	Archive »
Fishcake turns into a gallery to celebrate Hawaii culture in two ways: ranch-inspired imagery from Margo Ray, and the Honolulu Printmakers Show. Tamara Moan
Music Review: CD Reviews: Mark Yamanaka and Kumz	Archive »
Music reviews of Mark Yamanaka and Kumz. Michael Keany
Field Guide: Field Guide: Lazy Sunday Excursions	Archive »
It’s the last day before the workweek. Take a load off by enjoying these five relaxing excursions. Tiffany Hill
Dining: What Does It Take to Win a Hale Aina?	Archive »
There are more than 5,000 eateries in the state. What does it take to stand out from the crowd and win a Hale Aina Award? Here are a few inside stories. John Heckathorn
From Our Files	Archive »
January archives Tiffany Hill
Afterthoughts: Afterthoughts: Weighty Reflections on the Digital Future	Archive »
Books are wonderful. Until you have to move a whole lot of them. John Heckathorn

January 2011

Features

Meet the Mayor: Peter Carlisle

Sour Poi Awards 2011

What Does It Take to Win a Hale Aina?

2011 Hale Aina Award Winners

Departments