After Inouye For the first time since statehood, Hawaii is without Sen. Daniel Inouye’s representation in Congress. Many are predicting a gloomy economic future, but what can we really expect in the near future? by Neal Milner Remembering Dan …
Fast forward a few hours. It's Friday night and you're on a date. The ambiance: romantic. The food: amazing. The guy: ehh... not so hot. Okay, so that may or may not be true. But this is your last-ditch effort…
(L-R) Mango Luxe at FM Boutique, Beer Cheese cupcake at Let Them Eat Cupcakes, Justin Park at Manifest. Shop Who: FM Boutique, 1185 Bethel St. What: Mango Luxe trunk show with wine, light nibbles and free gift with purchase. When:…
Artichoke plate, $35. Michelle Obama. Wise, wise woman. Really knows her way around a show-stopping outfit. Also, completely obsessed with plates and what goes on them. Squid and reptile skeletons? Probably not what she had in mind... Squid dish,…
Putting together a stylish ensemble is a lot like walking a tightrope - it's all about balance. As in: balance a casual outfit with a striking statement necklace or a monochromatic look with different textures. Or, in the case of…
The Honolulu Museum of Art celebrated it's 10th anniversary of Art After Dark at its first event of the year.
This contest is now closed. Thank you for entering! Whew. Last night's storms were pretty intense. Extreme downpours. Heavy ponding. Horribly flat hair. Good thing you received all those flash flood warnings via television, radio and text message. A girl's…
Learn Bon Appetit What: Learn how to cook French fare at Brasserie Du Vin's demo and tasting event. Chef Marco Elder will demonstrate a few lunchtime classics: croque monsieur (a.k.a. the ultimate ham and cheese sandwich), ratatouille, and strawberry souffle…
It's time we had a serious talk - about pipers. If they're wearing bright coats and playing catchy tunes, just back away slowly. If they're covered in super cute fabric and accented with colorful zippers, well then. That's another story…
Shop Shell Out What: Be the first to view ki-ele's Aloha Hawaii 2013 spring/summer collection at Nordstrom this weekend. Peruse 24k gold- and silver-dipped shell jewelry pieces, shown left, and one-of-a-kind beach-inspired items, all new and exclusive to the store.…
Left to right: Snacks, $7.80, Insulated Lunch Bag, $27.80, Bynto, $16.80, Bottle, $6.80, all by Goodbyn. Lunch containers have come a long way since the days of brown paper sacks and plastic baggies. Unfortunately, the Care Bears and Smurfs tins…
You and your feet aren't exactly on speaking terms. You're really more on screaming terms. As in your feet tend to scream at you when squeezed into sky-high, circulation-squeezing stilettos for hours on end. Which, naturally, happens pretty darn often.…
Eat Pig Out What: The Pig and the Lady takes over Taste's kitchen tonight with Noodle Bar. Offerings include slow-cooked pork belly and rice noodles in a beef and pork broth and a crispy banh mi filled with char siu,…
Ladies, welcome to Styleopolis. The local time is 24:07. Please remain seated until the fashionable belt sign is turned off. As we taxi the runway, turn your attention to Estrela Designs, one of the stunning new jewelry lines available at…
Shop Oh My Posh What: Sip mimosas while scoring major deals on Posh Pua swimwear at a special trunk show. The entire 2013 collection will be 20 percent off this Saturday, including the popular Lena crochet top in Orchid ($48,…
There are the things we covet. Then there's the next best thing. We'd love to snap up our favorite runway couture looks. Instead, we scour the racks at discount stores, outlets and sample sales (nothing wrong with that - we…
There were so many memorable moments from Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards, you still can't stop talking about them. Like every time Tina Fey and Amy Poehler took the stage (those two should host every awards show) or when President…
All the restaurant coverage in this issue got us thinking about our favorite local foods.
Your crazy college days taught you all about the hazards of hitting the bottle. Today, we want to teach you about the benefits. So take out your books and turn to Lanikai Home & Style's latest home accessory: fun painted…
Eat Crawl Along What: Hit four Honolulu eateries in one night while socializing with fellow foodies during Dishcrawl After Dark. The catch: the restaurants remain a mystery until you step through the door (hint: they'll all be within walking distance).…
Bikini sets: Tie Back (left) and Halter (right), $28 each. All star athletes know the importance of a good uniform. Serena Williams and her fashion forward dresses. John Daly and his clash course pants. Ryan Lochte and his... grills. So,…
Go west, young Pachecos, go west
Photo by David Croxford. Shop Bye the Seastar What: The bad news - Seastar 8.4.23 closes in five days (owner Nana Fujise says the Waikiki boutique was always meant to be a short-term pop-up experience). The good news - you…
When it comes to New Year's resolutions, your track record is pretty hit or miss. Hit: finally getting your Mary Poppins purse under control. Miss: sneaking that second slice of cheesecake at dessert (and let's face it, you're not sorry).…
Your 2013 New Year's Resolutions include: #1: Get organized. #2: Tackle your overstuffed behemoth of a wallet/purse. #3: Battle ID theft. Okay, that last one might not actually be on your list, but go with it. Because we found something…
Photo courtesy: Jake Johnson Whoa. Last night's season premiere of Downton Abbey was a real doozy. The Grantham family came dangerously close to financial ruin, Cora's mother put the entire house on edge, and (yay!) Mary and Matthew finally made…
Features The Power of No To most, they're just old bones in the ground. To Paulette Kaanohi Kaleikini, the iwi kupuna are her ancestors, her history, her culture. Meet the woman who is stopping rail, getting developers to rework their…
As we ring in 2013, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2012. Happy New Year! ____________________ Originally published on November 16, 2012 The jewelry display…
See the winners of HONOLULU Magazine's eighth annual photo contest.
As we ring in 2013, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2012. Happy New Year! ____________________ Originally published on September 17, 2012 While we drooled…
As we ring in 2013, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2012. Happy New Year! ____________ Originally published on June 12, 2012 The last time…
A bartender, doctor and student walk into a bar … and give you advice on preventing and remedying hangovers.
A Monty Pythonathon, a country music Grammy Award winner in concert, New Year's Eve parties and New Year's Day celebrations.
As we ring in 2013, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2012. Happy New Year! ____________ Originally published on May 25, 2012 Uh-oh. Your girlfriends…
Shop Come to a Clothes What: Talk about saving the best for last. Rebecca Beach is marking the year's end with a poolside trunk show featuring Andy South's new resort line and the soft launch of Meleana apparel (her handbags…
The bizarre story behind the death of Maui's ultimate trustafarian.
First-class travel companions for the season of holiday jet setting.
As we ring in 2013, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2012. Happy New Year! ____________ Originally published on January 30, 2012 Ladies and Gentlemen,…
Click the screenshot above to watch the video. Sure, George Clooney taught us a thing or two, but for holiday packing tips, we turned to the very best. We're talking about the guy Up in the Air right now, racking…
Strike a stylish chord for those looking to be the life of the party.
Graphic artist Bobby Asato opened Treehouse.
Good news: you're alive. Bad news: you still have to find gifts for everyone on your list. Forget the Mayans. The Christmas countdown is still ticking and it says you've got just four days left. That means four days to…
Photos by Kale's Natural Foods You're dangerously close to surrending to the holidays. After all, you're surrounded by fancy dinners, seasonal drinks and cocktails, late night food court visits between gift shopping, and tantalizing goodies. They don't call it season's…
View Watch Your BLΛQ What: Be the first to view Matt Bruening's holiday 2013 collection at a special fashion show tomorrow night. BLΛQ (pronounced "black") is a play on the "end of the world" and new beginnings. Expect fewer prints…
It was love at first sight. Sure, you tried to play it cool. You walked around for a bit. Mingled. Considered your options. But in the end, you knew it was inevitable. You found the perfect pair of shoes to…
Here's our picks for the best music, food, art and nightlife events happening this week.
Photos by Mint Events Most people dream of a white Christmas. You, however, are leaning more toward green. Perhaps the thought of killing entire trees is giving you pause. Or the piles of torn wrapping paper come Christmas morning. Either…
Good news! One of your childhood friends just moved back into town. Okay, when we say childhood friend, we really mean Leather Soul. But admit it, when the original downtown location closed in 2007 to focus on its growing Waikiki…
It happened again. You managed to pry a bleary eye open this morning with one thought running through your mind. What the heck happened in the past 48 hours? Yep. It was another one of those whirlwind weekends. You probably…
Shop Body Blowout What: San Lorenzo Bikinis is hosting its annual blowout sale in Haleiwa. Snag tops and bottoms for as low as $10, bikini sets for $20, and up to 80 percent off select items throughout the store. Plus,…
