HONOLULU Magazine December 2010

A Feast for the Eyes

Martha Cheng, Photography by David Croxford,

Here’s how two unique and pleasant Honolulu restaurants provide a context for their menus.

The 2010 Photo Contest

Judged by: Peter Shaindlin, A. Kam Napier, Kristin Lipman, Mark Arbeit,

Presenting the winners of the 2010 Honolulu Magazine/Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani Photo Contest.

Best Bars 2010: Bars For Any Occasion

Matthew Dekneef, Tiffany Hill, Christine Hitt, Michael Keany, A. Kam Napier,

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!

Editor's Picks for 2010

A. Kam Napier,

Our 12 issues of 2010 contained hundreds of articles. Here are some of my favorites, in chronological order. Enjoy!

In Our January Issue

Site Staff,

In January, we ring in the New Year with our annual Hale Aina Awards, in which our discerning readers name the best restaurants in Hawaii.

Hale Aina Restaurant Awards

Site Staff,

Hale Aina Award-winning chefs answer to what winning a Hale Award means to them.

Honolulu Bar Survey Sez

Christine Hitt, Tiffany Hill,

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.

What It’s Really Like Cooking Behind the Counter at BLT Steak

John Heckathorn,

If you can’t stand the heat … It’s cool and casual in the dining room of BLT Steak. In front of the kitchen’s 1,500-degree broiler? That’s another story.

New Year's Party Planning

Victoria Wiseman,

Stressed about throwing a New Year’s party? Make this year’s fete the best yet with tips from professional party planner Frank Robinson of Island Events.