HONOLULU Magazine February 2012

Piano Man at Nordstrom

Site Staff,

Richard Lowe is Nordstrom's 83-year-old reserve pianist with a repertoire of jazz, show tunes and musicals.

Houseware Collection from Designer Kaypee Soh

Brie Thalmann, Photography by David Croxford,

On the Table: Kaypee Soh serves up a stylish new houseware collection.

Field Guide: Our Consuls

David Thompson,

Kamaaina may not have noticed, but Honolulu is home to a surprisingly diverse number of consulates.

New Jewelry at Honolulu Boutiques

Stacey Makiya, Photography by David Croxford,

Objects of Desire: Newly available at local boutiques, three jewelry lines are causing a gold rush.

Arts & Entertainment

Walking Honolulu’s Queen Street

Martha Cheng, David Thompson,

Where Honolulu’s urban past and future meet.

Tools for the Home Garden

Brie Thalmann, Photography by David Croxford,

Create your own garden of delights with charming tools and accessories.

State Proposes Absurd Tax on Electronic Cigarettes

A. Kam Napier,

If you’ve successfully replaced cigarette smoking with electronic cigarettes, take note, the Hawaii state Legislature would like to tax you as if you were still smoking.

Environment

Millerbirds on Laysan Island

Sheila Sarhangi,

Nest Building: A Northwestern Hawaiian Island is getting back the birds it lost almost 100 years ago.

Feedback

Site Staff,

...on Prima, the recently opened Kailua restaurant, thinking pink and the illegal vacation rentals in Hawaii.

Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day

Stacey Makiya, Brie Thalmann, Croxford - photo Photos by David Croxford,

Heat Faves: Spark a little Valentine’s affection with fun, hotly hued finds for the ones you love.

Graffiti Gallery at Loft in Space

Martha Cheng,

Art Goes Pow: At this show, you can watch the art being made.

The King of Chinatown

John Heckathorn, Photography by Linny Morris,

How Dave Stewart revived an ailing neighborhood with booze and six simple rules.

Outdoors

The First Hawaiians: Native Plants

Lavonne Leong, Photography by Olivier Koning,

These plants, many found nowhere else in the world, welcomed the first Hawaiians to their new home and became essential in everyday life.

Things to Do in February in Hawaii

Michael Keany,

This month, careen through Chinatown, hang with Oscar and get close to koi.

Sushi Robots!

Martha Cheng,

Think your sushi is hand-made? You might be surprised.

New Accessories for Spring

Stacey Makiya, Brie Thalmann, Photography by David Croxford, Model Tiare Thomas,

Main Attractions: These accessories are the big, breakout stars for spring fashion in Honolulu.

Best Dentists in Hawaii 2012

Site Staff,

HONOLULU Magazine helps you find the dentist you need with this list of 214 top dentists in the Islands. They come highly recommended—by other dentists who know their work best.