HONOLULU Magazine February 2024

43 Amazing Things to Do

Christine Labrador, Andrea Lee, James Nakamura, Thomas Obungen, Diane Seo, Mari Taketa, Brie Thalmann, Catherine Toth Fox, Katrina Valcourt,

Add these to your 2025 bucket list.

Style

Pitacus Chop Art Wows With Upcycled Vintage and Boro Looks

Brie Thalmann,

Designer Lisa Weimken transforms vintage fabrics from around the globe into fresh, one-of-a-kind fashions.

Feature

2023 Sour Poi Awards

Robbie Dingeman

Looking back to the weird, wacky and WTF (What’s That, Friend?) Hawai‘i news you may have missed.

Books

Due North: Brown W. Cannon III Captures North Shore Surf Culture

HONOLULU Magazine Team

A new book by an acclaimed photographer features stunning portraits of surfers and those who gravitate to O‘ahu’s North Shore.

Pursuits

Pursuits: Ink Master Steven Lam

James Nakamura,

We talk to one of Honolulu’s most sought-after tattoo artists, Steven Lam, and peer into his studio Working Class Tattoo and career.

Drinks

A World First: Sparkling Māmaki Tea by Manu Brewing Co.

Mari Taketa,

A former home beer brewer makes four flavors of sparkling māmaki tea.

Around Town

Aloha Got Soul’s Vinyl Reissues Celebrate Old-School Hawai‘i Jams

Brie Thalmann,

Offering fresh spins on Island classics, the local record label’s recent Kalapana and Brother Noland reissues have been garnering major buzz.

Style

February Finds: Honolulu’s Newest Stores and Releases

Brie Thalmann,

Add these to your must-check-out list.

Music

Iam Tongi on Fire

Andrea Lee,

We chatted with the American Idol winner and Kahuku native during his time at home.

Sweets

Noms Phenomenon: Local Candy Brand Explodes

Diane Seo,

With roots in a Mililani garage, these li hing lemon peel gummy candies have a cult following and are flying off the shelves at Longs, Foodland and more.

Drinks

Zingipop Brings the Fizzy and Fun to Local Craft Soda

Robbie Dingeman,

Zingipop’s 100% locally sourced sodas come in flavors like liliko‘i, ginger, banana and even pohā-basil.

Arts & Entertainment

Wall to Wall: Murals Paint the East Side

Katrina Valcourt,

Murals have spread out from town to decorate neighborhoods on the east side of O‘ahu.

Afterthoughts

Misnomer: Stop Naming Places After People

Katrina Valcourt,

What I can’t stand is when a human name replaces a name that was actually descriptive of the area.

Around Town

Two Swanky Places to Stay: AC Hotel and Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

Diane Seo,

With trendy places to eat, and one with state-of-the-art wellness facilities.

El Cielo octopus ala gallega and seafood paella

Restaurants

5 Notable New Restaurants

Mari Taketa,

Where you’ll find the city’s best seafood laksa, along with excellent jerk chicken and catfish po’ boys.

Editor’s Page

Why We Headed North

Diane Seo,

It’s a collection of photos we couldn’t wait to share.

Kaylee Shimizu Photo Credit Nbc The Voice

People & Profiles

Ones to Watch: 14 Local Rising Stars

Alicia Lou, Laura Dornbush,

These actors, singers and performers are making names for themselves on the big stage—and making Hawai‘i proud.

Books & Talks

Two New Bookstores Open in Hawai‘i Kai and Mililani

Brie Thalmann,

BookHouse and Poindexter’s Books pair fantastic reads with fun in-store events, sunny reading spots and even a snack bar loaded with saimin and ice cream.

HONOLULU Magazine - February 2024

43 Amazing Things to Do

Pitacus Chop Art Wows With Upcycled Vintage and Boro Looks

2023 Sour Poi Awards

Due North: Brown W. Cannon III Captures North Shore Surf Culture

Pursuits: Ink Master Steven Lam

A World First: Sparkling Māmaki Tea by Manu Brewing Co.

Aloha Got Soul’s Vinyl Reissues Celebrate Old-School Hawai‘i Jams

February Finds: Honolulu’s Newest Stores and Releases

Iam Tongi on Fire

Noms Phenomenon: Local Candy Brand Explodes

Zingipop Brings the Fizzy and Fun to Local Craft Soda

Wall to Wall: Murals Paint the East Side

Misnomer: Stop Naming Places After People

Two Swanky Places to Stay: AC Hotel and Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

5 Notable New Restaurants

Why We Headed North

Ones to Watch: 14 Local Rising Stars

Two New Bookstores Open in Hawai‘i Kai and Mililani

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