July 2017: Table of Contents
Features
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On The Cover: Thai-style strawberry shortcake ice-cream rolls from Sweet Creams.Photo: Steve Czerniak. Styling by Czerniak and Kristin Lipman. |
A Snail’s Tail
In a remote area of the Wai‘anae Mountains, some of the most imperiled land snails in the world are being rescued from the brink of extinction at undisclosed locations. This partnership working to protect the Islands’ largely endemic snail population—made up of state, federal and nonprofit agencies—places Hawai‘i at the leading edge of conservation. But will these efforts be enough to save the exquisite creatures that Hawaiians called “the voice of the forest”?
by carlyn tani
Best of Honolulu
We searched the island for the best of everything—from nachos to matcha, menswear to beachwear, karaoke to kids’ coding—all so you can live better and cheaper in Honolulu.
by robbie dingeman, michael keany, stacey makiya, brie thalmann, catherine toth fox, katrina valcourt, don wallace, christi young and james charisma
Calabash
Stone Mana
Sculptor Hanalei Hopfe has been carving meaningful stonework for decades.
BY HONOLULU MAGAZINE STAFF
July Picks
Pick up some new reading material, listen to local musicians under the stars and pretend you’re Princess Buttercup when you finally meet Westley himself.
BY KATRINA VALCOURT
Rat Lungworm 101
What you need to know about the potentially deadly parasite.
BY Catherine Toth Fox
Da Meter
Gauging what’s hot and what’s not in Honolulu.
BY HONOLULU MAGAZINE STAFF
Star Time
After Grammy and Nā Hōkū award wins for Hawaiian musician Kalani Pe‘a, the world is listening.
By Michael keany
Happy Space
Quote Unquote: Alice Inoue
Interview by Robbie Dingeman
Field Notes: Kickin’ It Old School
Field Note explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: 808 Sports Leagues’ kickball league.
By Katrina Valcourt
Celebrations: Hau‘oli Lā Hānau
Every month, we celebrate the anniversaries of local companies and organizations.
by ashley mizuo
‘Ono: Food and Dining
Cauli-Power
Watch out, kale! Locally grown cauliflower is having a moment. Here’s the back story, and where to find dishes that show it off best.
by catherine toth fox
Opinion
EDITOR’S PAGE: Team
Pulling together.
BY ROBBIE DINGEMAN
AFTERTHOUGHTS: A Few of My Favorite Things
I <3 HONOLULU Magazine.
BY MICHAEL KEANY
From Our Files
HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888.
BY Katrina Valcourt