HONOLULU Magazine January 2012

Hawaii Wants to Spy on Your Every Internet Move

A. Kam Napier,

The state thinks it would be super cool to know every move you make online.

From Our Files

Tiffany Hill,

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

Feedback

Site Staff,

...on APEC, the red plastic party cup and the past 100 years of Honolulu.

The Descendants Win Golden Globe

A. Kam Napier,

Best film of 2011? I knew that it was getting great reviews, but always felt like the critics had seen a different movie than the one I saw.

Field Guide: Maunakea Marketplace

Tiffany Hill, David Thompson, Photography by Diana Kim,

The year of the water dragon kicks off on January 23. To get into the festive spirit, head down to one of Chinatown’s busiest marketplaces. Kung hee fat choy!

You voted, we counted, and here they are, the best 128 restaurants in Hawaii. On these pages, you’ll find a complete list of the winners and a closer look at some of the specific, delicious dishes that put these eateries on top.

Allison Izu's Spring Collection

Stacey Makiya, Photography by David Croxford,

Breaking Blues: Allison Izu is back on the scene this spring, creating petite jeans for women 5'6" and under.

Living Lei Chic: Kulanui Okara Shortbread Cookies

KGMB, Lei Chic,

Lei Chic senior editor Christi Young visits the University of Hawaii's College of Tropical Agriculture's kitchen to talk with Jennifer Shido about Kulanui's Okara Shortbread Cookies, dreamed up by students using byproducts from Aloha Tofu.

Nikon's new 1 J1

Stacey Makiya, Photography by David Croxford,

Shoot to Thrill: Get the picture with the help of Nikon’s new digital big shot, the 1 J1, which just hit the shelves at Lighthaus Camera in Kaimuki.

The Tiki Tribe

David Thompson, Photography by Olivier Koning,

With mugs, statues, songs and fashion, these kamaaina are carrying the kitschy, tacky, tiki torch.

Snakeskin Shoes

Stacey Makiya, Photography by David Croxford,

Snake Charmers: Boots with the fur are so constricting, especially for Hawaii’s so-called winters.

DonorsChoose.com Funding Hawaii Teachers

Tiffany Hill,

Outside of the Box: Public school teachers have to get creative when it comes to funding for their classroom.

Tiffany Chou Ocean-Themed Jewelry

Brittany Atiburcio, Photography by David Croxford, Photography by Kristen Hook,

Awe Naturel: Make a splash with Tiffany Chou jewelry.

Lee Tonouchi: Pidgin Poet

David Thompson,

Local author and pidgin advocate Lee Tonouchi has a new book out, Significant Moments in da Life of Oriental Faddah and Son. We caught up with him to find out more.