Archive for August - September 2007

Tomato Salads

August - September 2007

Long, hot summer days beg for simple salads and foods that speak of the land from which they came. No better example in Hawaii than a perfectly plump, juicy, flavorful tomato. At Hamakua Springs Country Farms on the Big Island, farmer Richard Ha has his best crop of heirlooms this year . They include beef…

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Star Chef

August - September 2007

George Gomes shines as chef of Tri-Star Restaurants Ask George Gomes, the executive corporate chef for Tri Star Restaurant, how he creates a dish, and he smiles and closes his eyes. “I just do this,” he says, sitting back on a leather chair at Aaron’s Atop The Ala Moana Hotel, his eyes remaining firmly shut….

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Slowing Down

August - September 2007

Molokai Lodge: a relaxing spot Too often Neighbor Island trips are packed with business meetings or consist of short stays with enough activities that you return home a bit bleary eyed. Rarely do we seem to get away for the sole purpose of simple relaxation and a bit of pampering. Just a 15-minute flight from…

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A Botswana Bush Safari

August - September 2007

For the yin that is Hawaii, the African nation of Botswana clearly serves as yang. Botswana is Hawaii’s antipode – literally, the diametrically opposite point on the surface planet, which would be reached if a hole were drilled from Hawaii through the middle of the Earth. Our islands are surrounded by water; Botswana, on the…

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Sailing Away

August - September 2007

Beneteau makes a stylish splash Since man had first put wood to water, the owning of a luxurious water vessel has indicated a level of success that few other purchases can match. Aboard a yacht at sea, one can forget the most difficult of work weeks while enjoying the beautiful gifts of Hawaii’s majestic green…

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The Amazing New MASERATI

August - September 2007

The Quattroporte rules the luxury sport sedan class The luxury product magazine Robb Report noted the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT stood apart as the most beautiful and engaging, and the most fun to drive among the cars in its sport sedan category. To the Los Angeles Times, it’s the most beautiful, best-handling super-sedan on the…

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The Immortality Enzyme

August - September 2007

Explore RéVive’s skin care breakthrough The ultimate weapon against aging skin is here. RéVive’s Peau Magnifique Youth Recruit resulted from plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Bays Brown’s acknowledgment of surgery’s limitation in tightening skin without restoring its youthful suppleness and glow. Brown uses Epidermal Growth Factor to accelerate healing in burn victims and combines it in…

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Pampered Paws

August - September 2007

Where every pet gets the superstar treatment When Elizabeth Taylor wants her dog to feel like a superstar, she turns to the Kahala Hotel. The actress’ pup is among the many that have been treated to Pampered Paws, an amenity program that caters to the fancies of a Kahala guest’s favorite pooch. Conceived by resort…

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Fendi

August - September 2007

The ambiance of Rome comes to Waikiki Renovation of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center could not have come at a better time for Fendi, where a make-over of its Waikiki boutique was unveiled earlier this year. “It was perfect timing,” said Patrick Gey, general manager for Fendi. “A new concept had just come out a…

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SHOWSTOPPERS

August - September 2007

Designer Evening Wear Takes The Stage The fashion marquee for fall shows a lineup of sophisticated styles for men’s and women’s night-on-the-town wear. The designer spotlight shines on all things class, from pinstripe suits to elegant organza gowns and glitzy accessories. Credits Fashion editor: Yu Shing Ting Assistant fashion editor: Darlene Dela Cruz Photographer: Eugene…

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