Author: Jenny Quill

From Wave to Table: A "Junk" Fish is Transformed

Web ExclusiveKahala, also known as Hawaiian yellowtail or amberjack, used to be considered an inedible, throwback fish because it’s prone to contracting a poisonous reef toxin called ciguatera, which can cause serious illness in humans. But kähala’s days as a…

From Wave to Table: The Wave of the Future

An artist's rendering of Hawaii Ocean Technology's oceansphere (top). The company hopes to produce about 6,000 tons of ahi.Artist's Rendering: Courtesy of Hawaii Ocean TechnologyBill Spencer is not a fish farmer. But that’s precisely the business he’s wading into. “Frankly,…

From Wave to Table: Water World

Hawaii’s desalinated deep-sea drinking-water business has tapped into a thirsty market, becoming one of the state’s largest foreign exports and, in recent years, raking in as much as $31 million in gross sales. Koyo USA Corp., based in Kona, pumps…

From Wave to Table: Sustainable Seafood 101

You want to eat in an environmen-tally friendly way, but it can be tough to know what to do. Should you, for example, buy the wild-caught bigeye tuna or the farmed tilapia? Would it be better to order wild salmon…

Beer is Coming to Dinner

Ales, stouts and lagers go from the bar to the dinner table in Honolulu’s latest foodie brewhaha, the beer dinner.

CSI: Honolulu

Bugs become crime solvers in the hands of forensic entomologist Dr. Lee Goff.

Deal or No Deal?

Tips when shopping for foreclosure or short-sale real estate

Night Shift

When the sun goes down, a completely different Honolulu comes to life. For most of us, it’s a time to watch television and then go to sleep, but, for some, it’s time for work. Meet the people who are up all night—making nightlife fun, keeping us safe, and making sure the city is ready to go when we wake up in the morning.

Manoa to Pigs: Drop Dead!

Manoa Residents have more to worry about than just rising property taxes—they’ve got pigs. Here’s what they’re aiming to do about it.

Scene: Lounge Lizard

The Dragon Upstairs is Hank’s Café’s jazz-filled, martini-swilling alter ego.

The Learning Curve

Each private school has its own traditions, philosophies, teaching styles and more. How do you find the right match for your child?

Chinatown Now

MORE THAN ANY OTHER O‘AHU NEIGHBORHOOD, CHINATOWN IS A DIFFERENT PLACE FOR EVERYONE WHO VISITS. For some, it’s a bustling marketplace, full of bargains and unique items. For others, it’s an arts district that comes alive on the first Friday…

White Night

The Skyline turns two, with a big anniversary bash, June 3.

Take Home Design

Stylish products by Hawai’i’s hottest designers.

New Year Blooms

Chinese New Year begins January 29, the day of the first new moon, and ends 15 days later.

Top Gun

Mild-mannered dentist by day, lethal spear-gun creator by night.

Flirting 101

Some people are natural flirts; they're born with the gift of gab and a megawatt smile that send hearts a-flutterin'. Then there are the rest of us. While not hopeless, we could certainly fine-tune our game. How, you ask? University…