Opinion: West Side Story Vandalized
Does no one remember what an overture is anymore?
Author: A. Kam Napier
Editor's Page: Time Travel
100 years ago, Honolulu seemed more 19th century than 20th. Amazing things were coming.
Dazed and Confused at Amuse Wine Bar
Biting Commentary visited the Amuse Wine Bar in the Honolulu Design Center.
Lasagna To Go at Mix Cafe
Good news for downtown fans of the lasagna.
Burgers Needed
As a downtown worker, currently eating at my desk, I just have to say: Would it kill anybody to open a Burger King down here?
A Different Dobash from Diamond Head Market
Biting Commentary visited both Diamond Head Market and Bogart's Cafe.
The Grown-Up Mai Tai at Hoku’s is Honolulu’s Best-Kept Secret
We found a revelation—the Kahala Original Mai Tai, $11, made with Bacardi Superior Light rum, Coruba dark rum, orange Curacao, almond syrup and lemon at Hoku’s.
Editor's Page: Fatal Promises
Conditions at Mayor Wright Homes have a death toll.
To Leonard’s, With Love
We couldn’t help but notice the storefront is looking pretty shabby.
Chef Mavro's Greatest Hits
Chef Mavro brings back some beloved dishes for the 20th anniversary of Hawaii Regional Cuisine.
Editor's Page: Movers and Shakers
Introducing some changes to the HONOLULU Magazine editorial family.
Holy cow, Honolulu! Have you got your hurricane kits ready?
Guess which American city tops the list of towns that are overdue for a major hurricane in 2011?
Kissaten: A 24-hour Coffee Shop on Piikoi
We looked at Kissaten Coffee Bar, where there’s actually more going on than just coffee and pastries.
Thanks to the readers of Honolulu
Honolulu Weekly, in this case... For naming HONOLULU Magazine the Best Local Glossy Magazine.
19 of the Most Sinful Chocolate Desserts in Hawai‘i
The best chocolate desserts in Hawaii restaurants, alas, bring out the worst in us.
From Our Files
The August archives from our files of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Editor's Page: Our Guide to Better Dining
In an age of information overload, magazines cut through the chatter to bring you the best.
From Our Files
July archives
Editor's Page: Training Day
Lawsuits, bid protests and turf battles throw new hurdles at the city’s rail project.
Foodland in Hawaii Kai Closing?
Apparently, Foodland has suddenly announced that it will close its Koko Marina location on July 10.
Editor's Page: Don’t Worry So Much
The health risks with which you should—and shouldn’t—be concerned.
From Our Files
June archives
Inside Look: Best Doctors and Tow Trucks
A. Kam Napier, Honolulu Magazine's editor, gives a glimpse into the formation of the June 2011 Best Doctors issue.
Inside Look: Grading the Public High Schools
Honolulu Magazine's editors discuss the public high school situation in Hawaii and give an inside look at the May 2011 issue.
From Our Files
May archives
Editor's Page: Ten Years of Schools Coverage
Looking back on a decade of covering Hawaii’s state Department of Education.
In Our May Issue
In our May issue, we look at schools, the hidden world of storage, Andy South and a family separated and united by the March 11 earthquake in Japan.
43 Things Every Local Must Do
What place other than Hawai‘i could come up with both the shaka sign and surfing?
Afterthoughts: War Stories
Visiting the USS Arizona Memorial’s new visitor center.
From Our Files
April archives
From Our Files
March archives
Design Students for Hire
Does your non-profit need design help? UH design students are standing by.
Editor's Page: Things to Do
Pick your favorite restaurants, preserve historic buildings, take a lazy, mountain drive.
A Bali-Hawaii Connection
Design fans: don't miss a talk tonight by Bali architect, Popo Danes, at the Design Within Reach studio, Ala Moana.
Best of Honolulu 2011
It's that time of year again. From macarons to mac-and-cheese, face-painting to surfboard shaping--we've crisscrossed the city to find the best.
The 2010 Photo Contest
Presenting the winners of the 2010 Honolulu Magazine/Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani Photo Contest.
University of Hawaii tuition unsustainable?
Nationwide, college costs have soared. Some are calling it a bubble. How much more expensive has UH become?
From Our Files
February archives
Editor's Page: Factories and Symphonies
Behind the scenes of art and industry in Honolulu.
In Our February Issue
In our Best Dentists issue, you’ll find 195 dentists in eight different specialties.
The Rush to Write
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser's editorial on the Tucson tragedy shows the danger of leaping in uninformed.
Best Bars 2010: Bars For Any Occasion
Sometimes life calls for a drink. Whether it’s to celebrate a promotion, drown your sorrows after a job loss, go out with the girls, watch the Hawaii Bowl or whatever, we found the 24 best bars for 24 different occasions. Cheers!
Editor's Page: The Best in Dining
Announcing our Hale Aina Award winners and John Heckathorn’s new Hawaii dining online column.
Meet the Mayor: Peter Carlisle
We sit down for a Q&A with new Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle about his plans to trim government, build rail, fix the sewers and clean up the city's clutter.
Editor's Picks for 2010
Our 12 issues of 2010 contained hundreds of articles. Here are some of my favorites, in chronological order. Enjoy!
The Cost of Pres. Obama's Hawaii Vacation
Hawaii Reporter attempts to add up all the costs, including the ones for which the Islands have yet to be reimbursed.
Hawaii Loves Pork
The $1.1 trillion Senate omnibus spending bill has plenty of earmarks for the Islands. Here’s a list of all of them.
Editor's Page: Our Veterans
Some soldiers face new challenges at home.
In Our December Issue
Read about the best bars for every occasion, and see what it's like to work in the kitchen of one of Honolulu’s newest high-end restaurants, BLT Steak.
