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New Chef Gives Vintage Cave Honolulu a French Accent

Lesa Griffith,

Former French Laundry chef Jonathan Mizukami returns to Honolulu as Vintage Cave Honolulu’s new chef.

Hawai‘i Ethnic Pageants Are More Than Just Beauty Contests

Catherine Toth Fox,

Ethnic beauty pageants have long been a staple of Hawai‘i’s diverse cultural history. Over the years, though, they’ve had to evolve to fit the changing times.

The 8 Most Endangered Historic Places in Hawai‘i

Loren Moreno,

The Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, the state Historic Preservation Division and HONOLULU Magazine compile an annual list of some of our state’s most endangered sites.

How a Noodle Factory in Kalihi Fueled America’s Ramen Boom

Martha Cheng,

Nine of the top 10 ramen restaurants named by The New York Times—and all but one of the 56 ramen shops in Honolulu—use Sun Noodle.

Cannery Tales: Community Leaders Talk Story About Bygone Summers in Honolulu’s Pineapple Factories

Robbie Dingeman, David Thompson,

Honolulu’s pineapple factories provided a rite of passage for generations of teens, including state senator David Ige and sumo star Konishiki. These summer jobs tossed them into the grind of a production line and left them with a mix of memories.

Health

Meet Two Women Who Survived Cancer, and What You Need to Know Now

Katrina Valcourt,

Lucrecia Fry and Jamey Etherton were diagnosed with cancer. What’s next?

Reviving the Tiki Tradition: The 14 Best Tiki Bars on O‘ahu

David Thompson, Robbie Dingeman, Loren Moreno, Michael Keany, Christi Young,

As a ticky tacky tropical sensation, tiki culture is bigger than Hawai‘i.

Fashion Feature

How 7 Local Talents are Moving Hawai‘i’s Fashion Industry Forward

Stacey Makiya, Brie Thalmann,

Dale Hope, Sig and Kūha‘o Zane, Lynne Hanzawa O’Neill, Ari Southiphong, Rona Bennett and Lan Chung talk about the past, present and future of Hawai‘i’s fashion industry.

The Best Wine For Any Restaurant: A Complete Guide to BYOB Wine Pairing in Hawai‘i

Lorin Eleni Gill,

Master sommeliers share the best wines for every cuisine. Plus, our favorite BYOB restaurants in Hawai‘i and the unwritten rules of BYOB dining.

What Does It Take to Succeed as a Woman in the Male-Dominated World of Hawai‘i Cuisine?

Martha Cheng,

Thoughts from four women who have spent up to 24 years in professional kitchens.

A Day in the Life of an Indie Film Producer: The Making of “Under the Blood Red Sun”

Robbie Dingeman,

How a low-budget independent film set in World War II-era Hawai‘i comes together through a peek into producer Dana Hankins’ work diary.

Layoffs, Budget Cuts and Aloha Tower: What’s Next for Hawaii Pacific University?

Loren Moreno,

Hawaii’s largest private university steadily expanded for decades in downtown Honolulu, but the economic downturn has brought challenges. A change in leadership, job cuts, a sharp jump in tuition, and faculty and staff job cuts have shaken Hawaii Pacific University, even as it embarks on an ambitious plan to develop Aloha Tower Marketplace as its new core.