May 2012

Features
	A Tale of Two Schools in Hawaii Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Moanalua High School. Both of these public schools have big reputations, good and bad. We spent time on each campus to find out what they’re really like. It... Tiffany Hill
	Rising Artists in Hawaii There’s more to Hawaii’s contemporary art than ocean scenes and hula dancers. Check out these eight delectably collectible artists whose careers are gathering speed. Lavonne Leong
	Japanese Kaiseki in Honolulu Kaiseki: Now and Zen: The evolution of an austere diet of Zen monks into contemporary dining experiences at Nanzan Giro Giro, Hakkei and Wada. Martha Cheng \| Photography by Olivier Koning
	Chinese Tourists in Hawaii Dragon 'Em Around: We hopped on the bus with China’s pioneers of leisure travel to see Hawaii through their bleary eyes. David Thompson \| Photography by Elyse Butler and Matt Mallams

Departments
Letters: Feedback	Archive »
...on homelessness, Hawaii being a worthy place to live and the Consulate of San Marino.
Special Promotional Section: Retirement Planning and Living	Archive »
Readying yourself for retirement can be a trying process. Start early, gain insight from family and friends, and look for a place where you can enjoy your golden years. Use these tips from local... Special Advertising Section
Around Town: Things to Do in May in Hawaii	Archive »
Furious paddling, Smokey singing, octopus hunting—May is full of stuff to do. Michael Keany
Food: WWII Museum Brews Beer in Honolulu	Archive »
World War Brew: History and beer mix at Home of the Brave Museum. Martha Cheng
Food: Japanese Comfort Food in Honolulu	Archive »
Grilled, Griddled, Simmered: The world of Japanese food beyond sushi, tempura and ramen. Martha Cheng
News: Hawaii Education Q&A: How is the DOE helping poor-performing schools?	Archive »
Associate editor Tiffany Hill asks Kathryn Matayoshi, Hawaii's Department of Education superintendent, about helping poor-performing schools. Tiffany Hill
News: Hawaii Education Q&A: Why don't all public schools have midterms and final exam weeks?	Archive »
Some public high schools in Hawaii have midterms and final exam weeks, and some do not. Why? Tiffany Hill
News: Unsolicited Advice for Landlords	Archive »
Landlords of Honolulu, tear out your carpets! You and your tenants will be much happier.
News: Field Guide: Driving Electric	Archive »
So you want an electric car? Here’s what to expect on Oahu. David Thompson
News: Editor's Page: Back to School	Archive »
Taking another close look at public education. A. Kam Napier
Web Exclusive: Hawaii Education Q&A: What do schools have in place to ensure communication with parents?	Archive »
What do schools have in place to ensure communication with parents? Tiffany Hill
Web Exclusive: Google Street View Reaches Hawaii Landmarks	Archive »
The Honolulu Zoo, Iolani Palace and Wet ‘N’ Wild Hawaii can now be explored thanks to Google’s Street View Trike. Christian Vetter
Web Exclusive: Hawaii Education Q&A: Why don't student representatives get a vote?	Archive »
The questions for this exclusive, video Q&A come from both the magazine staff and the public, and touch on a variety of subjects, such as what the department and board are doing to reverse negative... Tiffany Hill
Web Exclusive: The $30,000 Peppermint Angelfish at Waikiki Aquarium	Archive »
The Waikiki Aquarium recently acquired a rare prize: a deepwater peppermint angelfish collected during a research expedition funded by the Smithsonian Institute. Collectors have offered prices as... Vanessa Kaneshiro
Web Exclusive: From Iolani School to Moanalua High School: A Parents’ Tale	Archive »
When private school wasn’t working for their son, a Honolulu family turned to public education. Tiffany Hill
Web Exclusive: Pacific Resource Partnership Launches Honolulu Rail Support Campaign	Archive »
The carpenters union seems to be going off the rails in Honolulu, Hawaii. A. Kam Napier
Web Exclusive: Kamehameha Schools Focuses on Public Schools Along the Waianae Coast	Archive »
Educating Hawaiians beyond the walls of its campuses, KSBE provides targeted support to one of Oahu’s low-income communities. Tiffany Hill
Arts: Wearable Art Show at Hawaii Theatre	Archive »
Native Nattiness: Indigenous art meets haute couture. Tamara Moan
Arts: Hawaiian Grown Maile Lei	Archive »
Imua!: It’s graduation season again, and happy parents and friends will be draping grads with maile lei.
Shopping: Animal Lamps from the Honolulu Museum of Art	Archive »
Creature Comforts: Trade in a regular shaded lamp for an irresistible home accessory from the Honolulu Museum of Art that’s sure to shed some light-heartedness in your child’s bedroom. Stacey Makiya
Shopping: Andy South Unveils New Handbags	Archive »
Window Shopping: Local fashion designer Andy South unveils new have-to-have handbag line. Stacey Makiya
Shopping: Sports Fashion for Men in Honolulu	Archive »
Play Ball!: Step up to the plate in fashion finds that take you out to the ballgame in style. Stacey Makiya
Shopping: Reise Kochi: Upcoming Oahu Designer	Archive »
Leather Forecast: Hot accessories ahead. Brie Thalmann
Shopping: New Roll 01 from The Bike Shop Hawaii	Archive »
Spin Cycle: Check out the new Roll 01 city bike from The Bike Shop Hawaii. Brie Thalmann
Shopping: New Keiki Fashions at Fighting Eel	Archive »
Reach for the Sky: Fighting Eel debuts a new keiki line. Stacey Makiya
Shopping: Hifi Coop at Ward Warehouse	Archive »
Hifi Hotspot: Coop-eration makes style happen. Brie Thalmann
Dining: WWII Museum Brews Beer in Honolulu	Archive »
World War Brew: History and beer mix at Home of the Brave Museum. Martha Cheng
Dining: Japanese Comfort Food in Honolulu	Archive »
Grilled, Griddled, Simmered: The world of Japanese food beyond sushi, tempura and ramen. Martha Cheng
From Our Files	Archive »
The May 2012 archives from our files of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine. A. Kam Napier
Afterthoughts: Afterthoughts: Chinatown Lockdown	Archive »
Businesses are locking their doors in broad daylight. How did it come to this? Michael Keany

May 2012

Features

A Tale of Two Schools in Hawaii

Rising Artists in Hawaii

Japanese Kaiseki in Honolulu

Chinese Tourists in Hawaii

Departments