January 2012

Passionate interests make for great magazine features.

A. Kam Napier

The Future Has Landed: Water-powered jet packs let you fly above the sea.

David Thompson

This month, feed a dancing Chinese lion, root for a hole-in-one and commemorate King’s dream.

Amy Hanson

Outside of the Box: Public school teachers have to get creative when it comes to funding for their classroom.

Tiffany Hill

A cooperative farm in Hana, Maui, shares the wealth among the community.

Sheila Sarhangi

The state thinks it would be super cool to know every move you make online.

A. Kam Napier

Best film of 2011? I knew that it was getting great reviews, but always felt like the critics had seen a different movie than the one I saw.

A. Kam Napier

Lei Chic senior editor Christi Young visits the University of Hawaii's College of Tropical Agriculture's kitchen to talk with Jennifer Shido about Kulanui's Okara Shortbread Cookies, dreamed up by...

KGMB and Lei Chic

Hawaii Reporter's Jim Dooley is reporting that the University of Hawaii is refusing to release the salary of new UH football head coach.

A. Kam Napier

The owner of the Queen Emma Building has begun dramatically altering its historic exterior.

A. Kam Napier

Bringing Art to Bishop Street: Fine art may be Hawaii's newest export.

Martha Cheng

Here's the winner to HONOLULU Magazine's 7th Annual Photo Contest.

Breaking Blues: Allison Izu is back on the scene this spring, creating petite jeans for women 5'6" and under.

Stacey Makiya; Photography by David Croxford

Shoot to Thrill: Get the picture with the help of Nikon’s new digital big shot, the 1 J1, which just hit the shelves at Lighthaus Camera in Kaimuki.

Stacey Makiya; Photography by David Croxford

Snake Charmers: Boots with the fur are so constricting, especially for Hawaii’s so-called winters.

Stacey Makiya; Photography by David Croxford

Awe Naturel: Make a splash with Tiffany Chou jewelry.

Brittany Atiburcio; Photography by David Croxford and Kristen Hook

Blue in the Face: Blue accessories ruled the runways this season, including timepieces for the fellas.

Stacey Makiya; Photography by David Croxford

Fair & Square: Sprucing up your nest for 2012 doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank.

Brie Thalmann; Photography by David Croxford

Double Take: Dolce reopens with a new owner and fresh new fashions.

Brie Thalmann; Photography by David Croxford

What's Next: Forget the fireworks, the new year is all about new fashions.

Stacey Makiya and Brie Thalmann; Photography Kristen Hook

Legendary fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg recently stopped in Honolulu for the opening of her first Hawaii boutique.

Stacey Makiya and Brie Thalmann; Photography by David Croxford and Kristen Hook

Take on 2012 in style with fashion resolutions inspired by the season’s top trends.

Brie Thalmann; Photography by David Croxford and Kristen Hook

Famed Hawaii comedian Rap Reiplinger passed away 30 years ago, but his memory lives on through this new DVD.

Michael Keany

Local author and pidgin advocate Lee Tonouchi has a new book out, Significant Moments in da Life of Oriental Faddah and Son. We caught up with him to find out more.

David Thompson

The year of the water dragon kicks off on January 23. To get into the festive spirit, head down to one of Chinatown’s busiest marketplaces. Kung hee fat choy!

Tiffany Hill and David Thompson; Photography by Diana Kim

You voted, we counted, and here they are, the best 128 restaurants in Hawaii. On these pages, you’ll find a complete list of the winners and a closer look at some of the specific, delicious...

Martha Cheng

The January 2012 archives from our files of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.

Tiffany Hill

It’s the end of the world, again, and we feel fine.

Michael Keany