May 2016: Table of Contents
Features
on the cover: There’s been a condo boom in Honolulu—so why does the housing market still feel so squeezed?PHOTO: AARON YOSHINO. |
Royal Treasures Return
The ‘ahu ‘ula and mahiole of Kalani‘ōpu‘u have returned to Hawai‘i together for the first time since they were given to Capt. James Cook. We traveled with Bishop Museum to New Zealand to accompany the priceless relics on their journey back home.
by robbie dingeman
Squeezed
Wasn’t the Kaka‘ako condo boom supposed to ease Honolulu’s housing crunch? Now that construction is almost pau, why are we feeling more priced out than ever? We take a look at how the big master plan of luxury condos and affordable housing played out, and find out who’s buying all these units anyway. Plus, what can you get for the median home price these days? And what about the tiny home trend?
by don wallace, katrina valcourt, natalie schack and melissa chang
The 2016 Homebuyers’ Guide
We present a guide to the top agents and brokers in real estate. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, refinance or insure a home, this is a great place to find expert help; the professionals listed here are at the top of their field.
Calabash
Yayoi Kusama’s art
Crawling across the ibm building courtyard are 15 pink-and-black sculptures by renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
By honolulu magazine staff
May Picks
Run a half marathon, see a play about horses, hear a legendary funk musician perform and more.
By Katrina Valcourt
Big plans for Ala Moana Beach Park
Ala Moana Beach Park is in line to be spruced up, beginning next year.
By Michael Keany
Da Meter
Gauging what’s hot and what’s not in Honolulu.
BY HONOLULU MAGAZINE STAFF
Locally sourced flowers
May Day is Lei Day in Hawai‘i, but it’s also the start of wedding season.
By Natalie Schack
Quote Unquote: the new Lei Queen
Meet Carol Ann Makana Lani Moore Yamada, this year’s Honolulu Lei Queen.
By Catherine Toth Fox
Field Notes: dawn patrollers
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: dawn patrollers.
By Catherine Toth Fox
Style
Local ceramic finds, stripy looks, comfy pillows, architectural jewelry and a profile of Andrew Mau.
by stacey makiya, natalie schack and brie thalmann
‘Ono: Food and Dining
Most locations of the chain restaurant 40 Carrots are identical, but the new one that just opened in Bloomingdale’s at Ala Moana Center is different, thanks to chef Jon Matsubara.
by catherine toth fox
Opinion
An Island Way
Finding common threads.
by robbie dingeman
Afterthoughts: worth a shot
As film photography gets pricey, its fans only get more diehard
by michael keany
From Our Files
HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888.
by katrina valcourt
