December 2015: Table of Contents
Features
The Everything Guide to Local Chocolate
On the cover: Photo by Steve Czerniak. Chocolate cake from the Alley Restaurant at ‘Aiea Bowl. Chocolate drizzled by executive chef Shane Masutani. |
Hawai‘i is the only U.S. state that grows cacao commercially, and the local chocolate industry is taking off—creating tastier, more gourmet chocolate than ever before. We take you through the world of Hawai‘i chocolate from bean to bar, and beyond (chocolate cake, anyone?).
By Martha Cheng and Katrina Valcourt
The Accidental Activist
Twenty-five years ago, low-key Campbell High graduate Genora Dancel was thrust into the center
of a controversial Hawai‘i case that ignited a national movement for same-sex marriage. In the wake of a Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, we spoke with Dancel about her experiences.
by carlyn tani
The Girl Who Jumped Off the Wall
Nothing in Judy Tanaka’s background predicted her rise from messenger to top lawyer. She just always took the next leap.
by don wallace
The Best Lawyers in Hawai‘i
HONOLULU Magazine worked with the research firm of Woodward/White, publishers of The Best Lawyers in America, to bring our readers the list of the best lawyers in Hawai‘i.
Calabash
Time to make mochi
One of the sounds that rings in the new year in Hawai‘i is the rhythmic pounding of mochi, sweet glutinous rice cakes that are first steamed, then pounded in an annual ritual known as mochitsuki.
By HONOLULU Magazine Staff
December Picks
December always makes us feel warm and fuzzy with all the positive vibes in the air. Here’s how to get out and share it with others.
By Katrina Valcourt
Bag-ban update
Honolulu’s bag ban proved to be as flimsy as, well, a plastic shopping bag.
By Don Wallace
Da Meter
Gauging what’s hot and what’s not in Honolulu.
BY HONOLULU MAGAZINE STAFF
A MANA Magazine anthology
A new book collects the best of MANA Magazine.
By Michale Keany
Christmas by the numbers
Partridges in pear trees aside, stats can say a lot about the holiday season. Here are some figures that count this Christmas.
By Natalie Schack
Quote Unquote: Bell ringer Edward Gaines
Edward Gaines has been working the Salvation Army red-kettle drives since 2008.
By Robbie Dingeman
Field Notes: vinyl record buffs
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: vinyl record enthusiasts.
By Lennie Omalza
Style
Kaypee Soh’s new line, jewelry from Fighting Eel, a spotlight on The Refinery, plus the latest winter trends.
by stacey makiya and brie thalmann
‘Ono: Food and Dining
Breakfast at Pint + Jigger, plus Franky Fresh’s hip-hop burgers.
by kawehi haug
Opinion
Editor‘s Page: Just Honolulu
Getting things right.
By Robbie Dingeman
Afterthoughts: Hoverboards Are Real
The future is weirder than I thought it would be.
by michael keany
From Our Files
HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888.
BY katrina valcourt
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