HONOLULU Magazine December 2011

2011 HONOLULU Magazine Stories You Loved

Site Staff,

Here are the most viewed stories of 2011. The ones you visited more than once, shared with your friends and enjoyed.

No Cover New Year's Eve Bars 2012

Christian Vetter,

Here's a quick guide to a no cover New Year's Eve.

Hawaii Dolphins Take Whale Rides

A. Kam Napier,

Bottlenose dolphins have been taking rides on the noses of humpback whales in the waters off Kauai and Maui.

Living Lei Chic: Gifts for Women

KGMB, Lei Chic,

Lei Chic senior editor Christi Young has some great last minute gift ideas for women.

Winter Fashion Trend: '60s A-Line Dresses

Stacey Makiya, Photos by David Croxford, Kristen Hook,

In Mod We Trust: One of winter’s farout catwalk trends, the ’60s, is making a groovy go-around with A-line dresses and candy-colored accessories.

Lesser Known, Locally Grown

Martha Cheng, Photography by David Croxford,

These unusual ingredients can spice up your dishes.

Living Lei Chic: Holiday Treats

KGMB, Lei Chic,

Lei Chic senior editor, Christi Young, and HONOLULU Magazine's food and culture editor, Martha Cheng, show off some delicious treats for your next holiday party.

Hawaii Hats for Sunny, Winter Weather

Brie Thalmann, Photos by David Croxford, Kristen Hook,

Heads Up: When it comes to must-have fall accessories, retro-inspired felt toppers are head and shoulders above the rest.

Historic Photo of Shirley Temple and Duke Kahanamoku

Site Staff,

Lei Days!: This month is the last opportunity to see this and other historic celebrity photos, on display at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

Winter Fashion Trend: Leopard Print

Stacey Makiya, Photos by David Croxford, Kristen Hook,

The Wild Bunch: This season, pounce on the new neutral in town.

Jonathan Adler Chairs Arrive at Fishcake

Brie Thalmann, Photos by David Croxford, Kristen Hook,

Take A Seat: Jonathan Adler chairs arrive at Fishcake.

Urban Dare Comes to Honolulu

Amy Hanson,

The traveling adventure competition Urban Dare (think Amazing Race) comes to Hawaii for the first time this January.

Living Lei Chic: Leloa Baby Collections

KGMB, Lei Chic,

Lei Chic senior editor Christi Young takes KGMB's soon-to-be-father Steve Uyehara to Leloa Baby Collections & Keiki Boutique and speaks with owner Lynette Yi.

Levi's Commuter Series in Hawaii

Brie Thalmann, Photos by David Croxford, Kristen Hook,

Spin Cycle: Levi’s’ cyclist-minded Commuter Series hits Hawaii’s shores.

Arts & Entertainment

Silver Surfers: Meet 5 Surf Legends Who, in Their 60s and 70s, Still Hit the Beach

David Thompson,

Hawai‘i surfers surfing past 60.

Opinion: Lethal Lava

A. Kam Napier,

The only way to fry.

Winter's of-the-moment Trends, Honolulu

Stacey Makiya, Photos by David Croxford, Kristen Hook,

In the Mix: Dare to double up on winter’s of-the-moment trends. Menswear-inspired pieces pair nicely with bold graphic prints for a look that’s two-cool.