HONOLULU Magazine January 2015

7 Things I learned at 7: A Drink with Bobby Gutierrez of Wilhelmina New York

Stacey Makiya,

We had a pau hana drink with Bobby Gutierrez, an image and celebrity manager for Wilhelmina New York. Here’s what we learned.

How Olive Tree Café Serves Fresh, Simple Mediterranean Food

Martha Cheng,

The Olive Tree Café celebrates its 20th anniversary this month.

Afterthoughts: A Cat of a Different Color

Michael Keany,

Sometimes you don’t know what you want till you get it.

5 Must-Attend Events: January 28-31

Christine Hitt,

This week, go on a mud run, listen to Zelda music on stage or party it up on a battleship.

Full Speech: Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige’s First State of the State Address

David Ige,

David Ige delivers his first State of State address as Hawai‘i’s eighth governor.

From Our Files: What Honolulu Looked Like Between January 1930 and 1990

Katrina Valcourt,

A look back at Honolulu from 1930 to 1990. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.

Field Notes: Meet Honolulu’s Competitive Gamers

Gus Downes,

Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month we meet the guys who make money playing video games.

Here’s Your Chance to Meet Heisman Trophy Winner Marcus Mariota

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

The St. Louis High School graduate will be honored at the Polynesian Cultural Center’s new Polynesian Football Hall of Fame dedication ceremony.

Taste the Bangladeshi Countryside in the Biryani at Café Maharani

Mari Taketa,

Café Maharani delivers rich flavors from Northern India.

Sound Off on the U.S. Army’s Plan to Cut 20,000 Jobs in Hawai‘i

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

The U.S. Army wants to hear your thoughts about a new proposal that would shrink the Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter workforce.

An Excerpt from ‘Hell-Bent’: Ronnie Ching, Hawai‘i’s Most Notorious Hit Man

Jason Ryan,

Author Jason Ryan delved into the darker side of Hawai‘i during the 1970s and 1980s to write: ‘Hell-Bent: One Man’s Crusade to Crush the Hawaiian Mob.’ This is an excerpt from his recently published book.

Quote Unquote: Ben Villaflor, Pro Boxer Turned Senate Sergeant at Arms

David Thompson,

The Hawai‘i State Legislature’s 2015 session begins on the third Wednesday of this month, marking the 37th opening-day ceremony for Ben Villaflor as Senate sergeant at arms.

The 5 Best Things to Do in Honolulu This Week

Christine Hitt,

This week, explore the Bishop Museum for free, listen to your favorite Disney movie songs on stage and raise awareness about epilepsy.

Drink Beer and Cocktails on Tap at Mō‘ili‘ili Gastropub, Pint + Jigger

Mari Taketa,

The Mō‘ili‘ili gastropub that won first-place Hale ‘Aina awards for best beer program and best cocktails.

Step It Up: 5 Classy Leather Sneakers

Brie Thalmann,

We’re barely into the New Year and you’ve already blown your fitness resolution on leftover pound cake and auntie’s holiday cookies. Not to fret, you can still look the part, thanks to winter’s mix of chic luxury sneakers, which offer the perfect blend of high-end finishes and low-key street style.