HONOLULU Magazine January 2018

Editor’s Page: The Voices of HONOLULU

Christi Young,

After two decades of journalism comes a daunting—but inspiring—responsibility.

Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 2–4, 2018

Marisa Heung,

Fresh malassadas, Super Bowl Sunday and more.

Disney’s “Moana” (and Auli‘i Cravalho) Hit a New High Note—in Hawaiian

Don Wallace,

With its translation into Hawaiian, the Disney hit makes history—as Aulii Cravalho sings “How Far I’ll Go” at the Grammy Awards.

Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui Announces Resignation from State Government

Robbie Dingeman,

Tsutsui says the timing wasn’t prompted by Gov. David Ige’s handling of the Jan. 13 false missile alert and he won’t say who he will support in the next governor’s race.

2018 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Behind the Scenes of Hawai‘i’s Top Restaurants

Catherine Toth Fox, Maria Kanai, Mari Taketa, Don Wallace,

Take a closer look into a few of the winning restaurants and meet some of the people who make Hawai‘i’s dining so amazing.

Nico’s Pier 38: From Plate Lunch Spot to Hale ‘Aina-Award Winning Restaurant

Don Wallace,

Nico Chaize has gone from dishing out plate lunches to running an expanded Nico’s Pier 38 along with its new twin in Kailua.

Oh, No, Not Another One! Landmark Otsuji Farms in Danger of Closing

Don Wallace,

Returning home from Utah to take over from father Ed Otsuji, a farmers market icon, Jonas Otsuji launches crowdfunding campaign.

Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 26–27, 2018

Marisa Heung,

Get your fill of fish and poi, adrenaline and early-Valentine’s-Day indulgence.

Meet the New Leaders of Four Hale ‘Aina Award-Winning Restaurants

Mari Taketa,

Get to know the talented chefs behind some of your favorite dishes.

Giveaway: Enter to Win Two Tickets to See John Craigie

Site Staff,

You could win two tickets to see John Craigie perform live at The Republik on Feb. 10. Enter today!

Staying Crafty: How Maui Brewing Co. Expands its Reach While Staying Local

Catherine Toth Fox,

The Hale ‘Aina Gold winner for Best Beer Program distributes its beers to 23 states and nearly a dozen countries.

Exclusive: Why You Need to Keep an Eye on Hawai‘i Quarterback McKenzie Milton

Robbie Dingeman,

The Mililani High grad spills on an undefeated season, getting booed and where he’ll play next year.

Learn Wellness and Sustainable Living at EAT THINK DRINK: Healthy People, Healthy Planet

Site Staff,

(Sponsored) Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation’s second event in the series takes place on Monday, Jan. 29 at The Modern Honolulu.

Roy Yamaguchi is Throwing a 30th Anniversary Bash—And You’re Invited

Site Staff,

(Sponsored) The father of Hawaiian-fusion will celebrate 30 years of success with an Islandwide food tour, kicking off on Thursday, Feb. 8, at the original Roy’s in Hawai‘i Kai.