Worthy / It’s true, dirty birds of an electronic music feather flock together and in the case of Worthy, yes he destroyed Oahu in May, but he missed Hawaii’s underground faithful so much that he just had to fly back for an encore. His tech house sav meets Bay Area swag will surely incite dance utopias as Indigo and the party people behind Revive opens their doors to the 18 and over set for the very first time.
DJ Edit / Not many DJs are capable of talking about music and perpetuating the perception of Hawaii DJs non-stop, all-day long without caffeine enhancement. But if he wanted to, nightlife mainstay DJ Edit could.
DJ Raf / From body bumping displays of dance floor bliss to the fostering of positive change, DJ Raf is all about the movement. Since moving to the island from Cincinnati in 2006, he’s been hell bent on raising the hard dance, hard trance and hardcore bar as high as possible.
DJ Vegas Mike / Summer party monsters get ready. The nightlife decibels will reach a new octave of sonic brilliance thanks to DJ Vegas Mike.
After soaking up the sun poolside at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, tanned thrill seekers that need to be further indulged have a place to call their own and a DJ that knows a little something about extending a good thing. Get ready for San Fran’s DJ Hawthorne to get as beat nasty as he wants to be at the Official Bacardi Pool Party after party.
DJ Cozy / In the outfit that is music expression, DJ Cozy wears many hats. Each one may be worn a different way, but the pride of Makakilo is known to rock each fitted cap.
DJ Revise / Do you love how hump days jump at the new Lotus Downtown? Do you just hate waiting in line to get into Soho on First Fridays?
DJ Trinidad / In his return to the 808, high expectations are familiar territory for DJ Trinidad. Witness the beat mixing and mashing as the former back up dancer for Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliot and the Pussycat Dolls zeros in on the dance floor debauchery at The Villa, Saturday night.
12th Planet / Creating globalized dance floor uproar, that’s what dubstep rising star 12th Planet does best. Hawaii should expect nothing less from the LA phenom as America’s King of Dubstep headlines Digital Wonderland, the heavily hyped pre-summer electronic music festival at Wet N Wild.
Maya Jane Cole / As Asylum Afterhours continues to celebrate the club’s groundbreaking #60 ranking in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs, (#1 on the West coast and #7 in the US), the parties must go on. The venue that claimed to be “cutting edge” and proved it, is set to provide you a cutting edge slice of house music ear yum, in the way of up and coming British sensation Maya Jane Cole.
DJ Technique / On-point style and next level consistent has always been a DJ Technique trademark. It’s his knowledge and know-how of the lethal-ist kind that puts him in select company as one of the 808’s best.
DJ Shimamura / When Japan was rocked like it had never been rocked before, Happy Hardcore DJ Shimamura felt the effects firsthand at his home in Ibaraki. His friends and family were safe from harm’s way but Shimamura says many others were hard hit by the disasters and the emotional strain still lingers.
Big Koa / When it comes to entertaining on the weekend airwaves or lighting the fuse that sets the rooftop ablaze on Wednesday nights at Dave & Buster’s, pimpin’ ain’t easy for 102.7 Da Bomb power host Big Koa. Standing at 6-feet-6 inches and tipping the scales at a burly 275 pounds, the “Big” in Big Koa is a fitting nickname and also extends to his involvement in big promotions, big parties and huge must-see concerts and celebrity events.
Cosmic Gate / After clicking in the late ’90s, Nick Chagall and Bossi have been creators of that crowd-pleasing, filthy feel-good to make them one of the leaders of the current trance revolution. Cosmic Gate headlines a spring break outdoor tripfest at Aloha Tower where melodies bang, minds drench and mental states get buck.
DJ Doggfather / You could easily mistake DJ Doggfather as a big mean bouncer but when it comes to this nightlife veteran, first impressions are a bit deceiving. Infectious on and off the decks, his outgoing upbeat nature could single-handedly steal the show.
S.E.C.T. / Intensify the weekend recovery process with a foursome whose every intent is to pulsate your insides in the name of beat thump rage. S.E.C.T., a collective made up of Soul Clap-pers Sergio Santos and Tanner Ross (pictured above), will be serving up the groove nectar poolside to help you push the dreaded “back to reality Monday” as far away as possible.
Lee Foss / True, it’s only late February but 2011 is shaping up to be a great year for the dance music-enthused of the 808. When we look back at all the dancing debauchery that took place, Lee Foss rockin’ Honolulu may quite possibly be one of the major reasons why.
JJ Flores / Need a reason to start your weekend a wee bit early? JJ Flores is about to kill Soho and he needs witnesses to the carnage.
DJ Eskae / Honolulu has always had a thing for DJ Eskae. From his signature Soul Clap party at thirtyninehotel to big bikini-filled poolside bashes, Eskae is one fellow who always brings the audible dope-ness.
DJ Infamous Styles / Fresh off a successful showing at the Mai Tais DJ Spin-off, DJ Infamous Styles comes extra fortified with that special brand of party rock focus. From programming to mixing, the Mystical Sounds’ and Nugget Style’s DJ is always taking mental notes whenever a DJ he admires is in earshot.
The Mix Doctors / To preserve, restore and elevate DJ culture in the Islands and beyond. The Mix Doctors bestow this responsibility on themselves to transform the goodness of music into greatness.
The Villa, 2nd floor / Continuously raising the bar for not only himself, but for those around him, makes DJ KT valuable on the decks and 808 clubland. As the head music man and one of the creative minds that opened memorable party destinations like Reign, Fashion 45 and Bonsai, the 20-year vet is accustomed to injecting new energy into Honolulu nightlife so it’s no coincidence that he’s part of the team spearheading the island’s newest nocturnal powerhouse, The Villa at Aloha Tower.
Christian Martin / In what looks to be an uber positive sign of things to come in Hawai’i dance culture twenty- eleven, downtown nightlife will shift gears and experience the best of Bay Area club life when the new year’s first installment of “Revive” welcomes Cali heavy-hitter Christian Martin. Supreme buildups and steady streams of groove goodness are Martin’s MO and they come with the kind of edgy bass and heavy potency you can feel in your veins.
Skrillex / No other dance music genre has made its presence felt in the Islands more than dubstep. If dubstep is indeed the new punk rock of today’s generation, Skrillex is its reigning king.
For this year’s Food + Drink issue, we compiled 100-plus memories of the fantastic bites we’ve taken, the culinary experiences we’ve undergone and other tasteful moments of absolutely loving what Hawaii’s food scene has to offer. The result is a mixed plate of the Weekly ‘ohana’s favorite dishes, libations, produce, places and some lesser-known joys.
Respect Your Veg At long last, vegetables are being recognized as culinary stars. The following dishes have two things in common: They’re veggie-centric, if not strictly vegetarian, and best eaten on the spot.
Paitan Broth: Kyoto Ramen Yotekko-Ya If you’re a ramen lover, you know the most important element of the bowl is the broth. At Kyoto Ramen Yotekko-Ya, the paitan broth ($9.95 for paitan chashu ramen) is deeply savory.
Naan: Cafe Maharani “The dough is just special,” says owner Chris Rahman of Cafe Maharani. The naan ($2.99) is made to order and handled very delicately.
Asian: Green Door Cafe Enter into Green Door Cafe to find a whole ‘nother world. Owner Betty Peng is a one-woman show (don’t start with her, or else) and cooks all of her Singaporean dishes to order.
Byron’s Drive-in The vacant, former Byron’s Drive-in building still stands near the airport since closing its doors in February. “We’d always go [to Byron’s] late at night,” says Sabrina Thompson, a Tripler Hospital nurse.
Shinsato Pork: Guava Smoked Scott Shibuya of Guava Smoked made a splash in the farmers’ market scene with his finger-licking good, guava wood-smoked Shinsato Pork. “I really wanted to be my own boss,” he says.
Cheese: Surfing Goat Dairy Owners Thomas and Eva Kafsack moved from Germany to Maui and found that they missed receiving fresh goat cheese from their neighbors’ backyards. A few goats from the Big Island (and a huge investment) later, Surfing Goat Dairy was born.
Decadent Fries: Home Bar and Grill These aren’t ordinary fried potatoes. Chef Neil Nakasone’s Parmesan truffle fries ($8) are an elite class of spuds.
Rotations: Taste Some might say Chef Mark “Gooch” Noguchi and partner Amanda Corby, with the help of another power couple, Poni and Brandon Askew of StreetGrindz, fleshed out the pop-up trend with Taste. But: “Actually, Adam is Taste,” Gooch explains, referring to Taste’s general manager, Adam Lock.
Healthy Food Truck: Beet Box Cafe The Beet Box Cafe is a sit-down eatery located in Haleiwa Town, but their bright yellow lunch wagon is also worth following. The lunchtruck serves organic, vegetarian burritos ($7-10), a special of the day made with farm-to-table ingredients ($10-12), smoothies ($7.50), kombucha ($5) and snacks such as baked goods and dried fruits ($3).
A Cook’s Catch When it comes to fish, freshness really matters, so eating local from our Hawaiian waters is always in the best of taste. Health and sustainability also count.
Whole Foods & Down To Earth Down to Earth offers strictly vegetarian delights such as Bombay spinach, eggplant parmesan, stuffed shells, Thai curry and vegetable korma ($9.59/pound). The tofu and eggplant are always sourced from local producers.
Edible Land: Permablitz Fruit trees flourish in Hawaii but sadly, much goes to waste. Permablitz aims to change that.
Foraging: Strawberry Guava at Waahila Ridge Strawberry guava is invasive to Hawaii, which is why I don’t feel an ounce of guilt picking the small, red fruits in (free!) handfuls whenever I hike up Waahila Ridge. When they’re a light red color, just pull them off the trees, check for bug-made holes and bite in.
Nutmeg and Cloves: Frankie’s Nursery Want to spice up your kitchen? Lynn Tsuruda of Frankie’s Nursery says they sell spices grown in Hawaii, by the plant or the fruit.
Filipino: Pacific Drive out to Central Oahu and find Pacific Supermarket, a haven for all things Southeast Asian. With the Leeward community’s large Filipino population, access to local favorites at Pacific is a big deal.
Korean Chew: Taegu Taegu, more properly pronounced as dae-goo, is either a variety of cod, sliced into strips and seasoned, or a seasoned side dish. There is some confusion, as I came to realize while asking my born-and-raised-in-Korea mom, because those side dishes are made with different fish.
Matcha Latte: Peace Cafe Peace Cafe, a second home for vegans, carries a matcha (green tea) latte with a secret. “The first sip is always the most important,” explains an employee.
Good For You: Kombucha A SCOBY is a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast integral to making kombucha. Kombucha, a fizzy tea, is full of promises to boost detoxification, immunity and digestion and joint health.
Free: Whole Foods Whole Foods Market Kahala offers free cooking classes at CookSpace in Ward Warehouse. “We just did a Health Starts Here cooking class,” says Whole Foods marketing supervisor Natalie Aczon.
Wine Tasting: Kalapawai Cafe Every second Sunday of the month at 3:30 p.m., Kalapawai Cafe holds a free wine tasting. “We [have] five wines.
Dear Friends, Readers, and Advertisers, I am sorry to say that this will be the last issue of the Weekly that we will print. I am sad about closing but I see no way that we can maintain our revenue stream and our fiscal health.
Native Hawaiians and preservationists have pledged to fight a law, signed by Gov. Neil Abercrombie on May 28, that will allow some construction projects to begin before the site has been fully inspected for ancient burials.
Imagine you’re walking through downtown Honolulu and, rather than bypassing an empty, blighted park, you’re drawn into an urban oasis–a forest of fruit-bearing trees and shrubs. You could spend your lunch break chatting with friends in the shade of an ‘ulu tree–and, if you’re hungry, pick whatever’s in season.
Road Rule On May 20, Gov. Abercrombie signed Act 73, requiring all vehicle passengers to buckle up regardless of age or seating arrangement.
Tourists enjoying the Waikiki waterfront were treated to Hawaiian phrases such as “Aole, aole, aole GMO!” chanted by protesters in the March Against Monsanto on Sat., May 25. Translation: No GMOs, ever.
The Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) made its proposed plan to redevelop the Kakaako district available to the community during an open house on Thu., May 23. HCDA Executive Director Tony Ching began with a presentation of the new Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) plan before letting residents ask questions.
In 2011 the city Department of Transportation Services (DTS) was tasked by then-Mayor Peter Carlisle’s administration to shave $10 million from its budget. Over the course of a year, several bus routes were cut and many more were shortened or reconfigured and the frequency of service decreased.
You mentioned in your May 29 GMO article (“Big Pharm Fallout”) that GMO bans were placed on taro and coffee in 2008 in Kohala County. However it was an islandwide ban in Hawaii County.
What a great quote: “I understand that it’s frustrating that we can’t get past the issue of homelessness . .
I know space is limited and you couldn’t put everything in one small article (“Art with HART,” May 29). Here is the rest of what I wanted to have said.
Have five or more contractors “compete” by tackling sections of roadway (“Road Repaving,” May 29). Criteria for competing are expenses, timeliness and a level of quality assurance standards.
Thanks for this article (“The Naked Truth,” May 22), I’m Mykel Hicks, grandson of Sharon Hicks, and I am so proud of my grandma for all she has done for herself, this family and specifically me. She is an amazing grandma who comes with a moving story I hope can help people around the world.
Please remind readers that the HCDA is not interested in providing housing for minimum wage individuals or families, but in providing property developers with profitable opportunities; that our ancient water and sewage lines were not designed to support the needs of thousands of condo and apartment dwellers, but no one is interested in replacing them because no one wants to pay the price (“Civix,” May 22). As a result, Kakaako’s streets are regularly flooded with no sidewalk retreat for pedestrians, wheelchairs, bicyclists, skateboarders, etc., and constantly excavated/repaired to accommodate one project after the other.
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