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.
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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.
We had a front-row seat at the implosion of the 110-year-old Honolulu Symphony.
It’s the last day before the workweek. Take a load off by enjoying these five relaxing excursions.
Kick off the New Year by donating blood, partying in white and watching acrobats.
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!
January archives
We asked 100 people about Hawaii's nightlife and dating scene. We found out where they go and why, and they let us know the best bar for pau hana, being single and if meeting someone at a bar leads to a real relationship. Here are the results.
December archives
Visit Santa Claus, build edible architecture and view a lunar eclipse in December.
At these do-it-yourself boutiques, you can whip up gifts for others—or keep the goods for yourself.
Some view it—and use it—as medicine, while others contend it is a dangerous drug, widely abused. How does the program work, and who is involved?
The resort’s nonprofit will prepare and serve 4,000 Thanksgiving meals.
Green thumbs can enjoy Mother Earth by hiking through the Lyon Arboretum, growing an orchid, repotting plants and more.
November archives
The 6th annual Walk the Talk provides money for much-needed homelessness services.
The U.S. Secretary of State discussed U.S./Asia-Pacific relations.
HONOLULU found 53 ways to shave the costs off retail therapy, sprucing up your home, collecting art, grocery shopping and more. All without breaking the bank.
October archives
The best sandwich options in Honolulu.
This month, scare yourself with Edward Gorey art, a beast and a killer cupcake.
Recycle your electronic goods the end of this month.
Learn about the International Criminal Court and listen to a human rights discussion panel.
National Nonprofit awards four states for their sustainable initiatives.
To be elected, or not to be elected.
How do the candidates feel about state trafficking legislation?
HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888.
Golf for a cause, learn about refugees, listen to country music and eat Spam musubi in September.
Oceanic Time Warner Cable launches a political information channel.
One short and sweet answer and red-shirted supporters.
Learn about health care reform, the art of storytelling, how to grow your own veggies and more.
East-West Center conference speakers talk about decreased funding for public universities in Hawaii, on the Mainland and abroad.
The Hawaiian Humane Society’s 13 animal officers ward off aggressive dogs, rescue cats from storm drains and enforce animal cruelty laws. To find out what the job is really like, we rode along with an HHS investigator.
August archives
Hiking is a great way to get out of the city and take in nature’s beauty. Here are five trails—each three miles or under—for the leisurely hiker.
During the last month of summer, eat a gyro, fly a plane and hike the Makapuu trail.
Learn about the national local food movement and support locally grown agriculture.
Three state representatives will talk story with the homeless in Kapiolani Park and advocate for the creation of homeless safe zones.
We discover 27 reasons to head out west.
Check out some sweet rides, while helping prevent domestic violence in the Islands.
July archives