HONOLULU Magazine August 2012 - Honolulu Magazine

Feature

The Lava Dwellers, Big Island, Hawai‘i: These People Live on One of the Most Active Volcanoes on Earth

David Thompson,

Find out what life is like for people who live next to the most active volcano on Earth.

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Site Staff,

...on First Friday in Chinatown and the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall.

Rail Construction Halted, Not the First Battle Over Remains

A. Kam Napier,

HONOLULU readers last met Kaleikini in Ronna Bolante's Nov. 2007 article, "Bones of Contention."

Hawai‘i’s Most Expensive Dishes

Maria Kanai,

It’s how much!? Put your money where your mouth is, with some of Hawaii’s most expensive dishes.

From Our Files

Maria Kanai,

The August 2012 archives from our files of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.

Afterthoughts: On the Wedge

Michael Keany,

Why my favorite deep-fried snack can’t be found on Oahu.

Pow Wow Hawaii Mural in Kakaako

Site Staff,

Larger Than Life: The Pow Wow Hawaii art event happened back in February in the Kakaako neighborhood.

67 Fun and Delicious Meals You Can Afford to Eat Every Day in Honolulu

Martha Cheng, Tiffany Hill, Terri Inefuku, Maria Kanai, A. Kam Napier, David Thompson,

HONOLULU Magazine’s tour of 67 cheap eats, from burgers to soft-shell crab to frugal finds with a view.

Handsome Young Sons Latest Wallet Collection

Brie Thalmann, Photography by David Croxford,

Exchange Program: Simplicity reigns with Handsome Young Son’s latest wallet collection in Honolulu.

Liquor Licenses in Honolulu

Tiffany Hill, Illustration by Vidhya Nagarajan,

License to Pour: A lot of time and effort went into the wine you drink with dinner. Welcome to the ins and outs of getting a liquor license in Honolulu.

Hawaii's Voter ID Law Apparently … No Big Deal

A. Kam Napier,

One of the hottest issues in national news is the furor over voter ID laws.

Latest Golf Accessories in Honolulu

Stacey Makiya, David Croxford,

Swing Time: Be on par with the latest golf apparel and equipment hitting the links this summer.

Summer Reads in Honolulu

A. Kam Napier,

Four focused tomes on music, beaches and ... bananas?

Eat Here Now: Six New Restaurants in Honolulu

Martha Cheng,

Hawaii is a great place to eat, and it seems to get better all the time. Here are six of our favorite new eateries that have opened in the past year.

Staycation: 4 Great Ways to Stay and Play

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Look no further than your own backyard to plan your next vacation. Whether you’re after family fun or a romantic getaway, your trip begins right here in the Aloha State. Check out these great ideas and stay and play the island way.

Photo Essay: Kalaupapa Memories, Molokai, Hawaii

Photos: Wayne Levin,

Here, we’ve selected images from renowned photographer Wayne Levin, who took the following photographs in Kalaupapa, Molokai. All were taken between 1984 and 1987.

Fashionable Boutique Managers

Stacey Makiya, Brie Thalmann, Photos by David Croxford,

Leading Ladies: Boutique managers, by nature, have killer wardrobing skills and some of the best personal style around. Here, three local shop girls give us the skinny on their summer must-haves and favorite off-duty shopping spots.