HONOLULU Magazine December 2014

Surfing & SUP

What It’s Really Like Inside the North Shore’s Exclusive Volcom Surf House

Amanda Whiting,

Longhaired young surfers? Striking, sun-bronzed girls? Maybe a yard littered with red Solo cups? Think again.

23 Volunteer Ideas in Hawai‘i

Katrina Valcourt,

Here’s our guide to giving back, from removing invasive species to decorating theater sets.

What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu on New Year’s Day

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Here’s a list of all the cancelations and closures in Honolulu for New Year’s Day.

3 New Laws You Need to Know in 2015

Treena Shapiro,

How three new laws may affect you or someone you know.

The Best Lawyers in Hawai‘i 2015

Site Staff,

As the number of legal specialties here—86!—attests, life is complicated. But there’s no need to face those complications without an advocate.

This Week’s Best Events: December 31 - January 3, 2015

Christine Hitt,

Ring in 2015 with comedian Bill Maher, go shopping with friends on New Year’s Day and party with a DJ from Spain.

From Our Files: What Honolulu Looked Like Between December 1949 and 1994

Katrina Valcourt,

A look back at Honolulu from December 1949 to 1994. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.

9 Local Cafés Hipsters and Coffee Geeks Will Love

Martha Cheng, David Thompson,

Here are some of our favorite coffee-first cafés around town, and, not to worry, even if you can’t tell a peaberry from a pour-over, you’re still guaranteed a carefully brewed, delicious cuppa joe.

Afterthoughts: Instant-Ramen Just Got Way Better

Michael Keany,

The instant-noodle aisle in Don Quijote is a wonderland.

4 Other Major Hawaiian Coffee Growers You Might Not Know About

David Thompson,

Everyone knows the coffees of Kona, Big Island. Get to know your O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, Maui and Kaua‘i growers.

The Best New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Parties & Events in Honolulu 2014

Diane Lee,

Ring in 2015 with these New Year’s Eve celebrations in Honolulu.

Hawai‘i Lawyers of the Year 2015

Site Staff,

Who is the best of the best? Says Best Lawyers, “The lawyers being honored as ‘Lawyers of the Year’ were selected because they received particularly high ratings from most of their peers. In some cases, they also received particularly effusive…

23 Things Every Local Must Have in Their Car

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Island living requires island-style supplies. Don’t find yourself stranded without these essential items in your trunk.

Field Notes: Hawai‘i Quilters Guild Spreads Warmth One Stitch at a Time

David Thompson,

Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: The Hawai‘i Quilt Guild.

7 Downtown Meals Under $7

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

A good lunch doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out some of our favorite cheap eats in downtown Honolulu.

This Week’s Best Events: 12/22 - 12/28

Christine Hitt,

Make the holidays count by taking part in the best events this week.

Quote Unquote: Gender Equity and the Female Lab Rat

David Thompson,

As part of a new initiative by the National Institutes of Health to address gender bias in scientific research, Marla Berry received a $100,000 grant to zero in on differences in how males and females handle selenium.