HONOLULU Magazine December 2018

We Can’t Get Enough of the Floral Flat Lays Photographed by Kristen Hook of Lola Pilar

Brie Thalmann, Photos by Aaron K. Yoshino,

Kristen Hook’s stunning botanical photos are quilt from the ground up.

35th Hale ‘Aina Awards: Raise a Glass to SKY Waikīkī’s Colorful Cocktails and Secret Bar

Katrina Valcourt,

There are two sides of SKY Waikīkī. You may be familiar with the restaurant/nightclub side known for its view of Waikīkī, but the venue also hides a secret bar behind a discreet panel in the wall.

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35th Hale ‘Aina Awards: These 3 Original Winners Are Still Winning Decades Later

Don Wallace,

Each of these three restaurants won on the first Hale ‘Aina ballot. And each is here today, still racking up honors. How do they do it?

West World: 7 Cute Boots to Kickstart Your Spring Wardrobe

Brie Thalmann,

Say howdy to the season’s wild bunch—footwear replete with city-sleek twists on cowboy boot silhouettes and embellishments, sure to have y’all two-stepping in style.

Bishop Museum’s Cultural Adviser Weaves History with Modern Flair

Carlyn L. Tani, Photos by Leah Friel, Photos by David Croxford,

Fiber artist Marques Hanalei Marzan brings a contemporary eye to this ancient craft, creating works that bridge old and new while weaving a continuum of culture.

35th Hale ‘Aina Awards: Pai Honolulu Wins Best New Restaurant, Service and Tasting Menu

Catherine Toth Fox, Photos by Steve Czerniak,

Pai Honolulu impresses with carefully constructed plates, addictive small bites, killer cocktails and now house-made breads.

35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: Chef Mavro Celebrates 20 Years of Promoting Local Food

Robbie Dingeman, Photos by Steve Czerniak,

Chef-owner George Mavrothalassitis wants to tell us what to eat for dinner.

Hawaii Chef Conrad Nonaka Hale Aina Feature

35th Hale ‘Aina Awards: A Culinary Legend’s Legacy

Jayna Omaye,

The culinary community mourns Conrad Nonaka’s death with a heavy heart and a steady eye to the future.

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35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: Peter Merriman is Hawai‘i’s Restaurateur of the Year

Catherine Toth Fox, Photos by Steve Czerniak,

Thirty years after opening his first restaurant in Waimea on the Big Island and sparking the most influential food movement in Hawai‘i, chef Merriman is just getting started.

35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: Herringbone Waikīkī is Hawai‘i’s Best New Restaurant

Don Wallace,

Top of the seafood chain: Fish fanatics found piscatory paradise at Herringbone Waikīkī.

Inside HONOLULU: Making Headlines in 2018

Christi Young,

Some of our funniest, most groan-worthy and odd headlines that didn’t make the cover of HONOLULU Magazine.

Jana Lam’s 8-Piece Travel Accessory Set is Our New Must-Have Collection

Stacey Makiya,

Ladies and gents, to make your flight more enjoyable we’re announcing the arrival of Jana Lam’s Bird of Paradise collection.

3 New Albums from Hawai‘i Musicians to Listen to Right Now

Robbie Dingeman,

Award-winning artists bring music and message together in a mix of new albums for holiday gifts and beyond.

Quote Unquote: This U.S.P.S. Veteran Wants You to Stop Mailing Lava Rocks

Jayna Omaye,

Tony Bacalso is one of the longest-serving parcel post machine operators at the airport post office, processing and sorting hundreds of packages that make their way to his station every day.

13 Can’t-Miss New Year’s Celebrations to Kick off 2019 in Honolulu

Marisa Hartzell,

Whether your ideal way of ringing in the new year is at a cocktail party, a family-friendly circus-themed event, or a three-course dinner, we have you covered.