HONOLULU Magazine July 2013 - Honolulu Magazine

Afterthoughts: No Fly Zone

Michael Keany,

I used to like doves. Then I found out they can’t take a hint.

From Our Files: Here Come the Neighborhoods

A. Kam Napier,

Honolulu Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888.

Home Decor with a Neighborhood Twist

Stacey Makiya, Photos by David Croxford,

Whether your neighborhood is urban trendy or coastal chic, this stylish stash of home decor items will help bring a sense of belonging to your nest.

Startup Paradise

Tiffany Hill,

These fledging tech businesses are getting a kick start thanks to a venture accelerator started by Henk Rogers. Yes, the Henk Rogers of Tetris fame.

Top 5 things to do this weekend (July 18-21) in Honolulu

JANE MURPHY,

The Queen Liliuokalani Keiki Hula Competition and ArtSpree festival are among the top five things to do this weekend in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Hawaii designer Emiko Miyazawa launches new edgy jewelry line, M33Ms

Brie Thalmann, Photos by David Croxford,

Local designer Emiko Miyazawa’s newly launched M33Ms line puts an elegant spin on the pretty-gritty concept with subtly rebellious pieces in sterling silver.

Honolulu Real Estate Trends: What's Next?

Frances Nuar, Additional reporting by Tiffany Hill,

What you need to know to get in, get out, or sit tight in the latest local real estate spike.

Arts & Entertainment

A classic HONOLULU cover, recreated

Photo by Adam Jung,

Design director Erik Ries was so captivated by this November 1970 Holiday Annual cover that he was moved to recreate it.

Unsolicited Advice: Save an old building

Site Staff,

Do you know of a historic building or landmark in danger of being lost? Make a nomination.

8 Kakaako eateries: The places in between

Mari Taketa, Photography by Olivier Koning,

Exploring Kakaako’s plate-lunch past, diner roots, hidden Thai and Vietnamese spots, and its new, healthy-eating corridor.

13 Green-Living Myths, Shattered

Special Advertising Section by Sabra Morris,

Trains of Woe

A. Kam Napier,

Honolulu’s Italian train supplier has been breaking promises around the world.

Top 5 things to do this weekend (July 12-14) in Honolulu

JANE MURPHY,

This weekend, check out the 12th Annual Korean Festival, Mangoes at the Moana and other events.

Hawaii dance group, Hype, advances on “America’s Got Talent”

Gene Park,

The forecast is sunny for Hype, a three-man dance squad from Honolulu which has advanced to the Las Vegas round of “America’s Got Talent.”

Field Notes: A Koko Crater Experience

David Thompson, Photos by David Chatsuthiphan,

Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Koko Crater Trail.

Hawaii Made Summer Shorts

Site Staff,

Say so long to summer wardrobe dilemmas with locally made shorts that’ll keep you cool all season.

Hawai‘i’s Japanese Buddhist Temples Are Struggling to Keep Ancient Traditions Alive

Tiffany Hill,

In summer, Japanese Buddhist temples across the Islands come alive with lanterns and bon dancers. But temple membership has dwindled. When the most active participants are elderly, is Hawai‘i about to lose something unique?

Cafe Central in First Hawaiian Bank

Martha Cheng,

Cafe Central, a microcafe to find.

Hawaii's Best Bars: Outdoor Edition

Gene Park, Photos by Rae Huo,

What could be finer than fresh air and a view with your pau hana drinks? These 12 bars stand out from the rest, and remind us—lucky we live Hawaii.

Banking on Hawaiian

Alex Bitter,

Today, Bank of Hawaii is redesigning its ATMs to allow customers to conduct their transactions in Olelo Hawaii, in addition to the existing English, Japanese and Chinese choices.