Archive for December - January 2008

Coche wine dinner at Halekulani

December - January 2008

As the holidays approach, there will be plenty of joyful gatherings to attend. Among them is always a wonderful wine dinner, a chance to drink some great wines and enjoy some fabulous food with friends. I have hosted and been to a fair number of great wine dinners, and was reminded how wonderful they can…

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Luxury Dining

December - January 2008

Hawaiian/Pan-Pacific Aaron’s Atop Ala Moana An inviting ambience and sumptuous dishes make Aaron’s a must-dine spot. Join the party at the late-night supper club and lounge. Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu. 955-4466. Alan Wong’s Hawaii Regional Cuisine featuring current, innovative recipes created from hand-picked fruits and veggies from local farms by one of…

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Cool Cocktails

December - January 2008

There’s a reason Baileys Original Irish Cream is often imitated: It’s one of the most popular drinks in the world. Made from fresh cream and Irish whiskey, Baileys was introduced in 1974 and is enjoyed in more than 130 countries worldwide; it is one of Ireland’s biggest exports. And while you can’t improve perfection, you…

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‘Ohelo Berries

December - January 2008

While cranberries surely complement the flavors of holiday foods, add a little local flair and color by substituting highly coveted poha or ‘ohelo berries when you can. Both fruits make seriously good jams, jellies and condiments. Alan Wong made this sensational seasonal ‘ohelo berry relish and shared the recipe with us. The perfect accompaniment to…

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Out of Town

December - January 2008

Chefs Ed Kenney and David Caldiero drive town restaurant in Kaimuki Sometimes a restaurant is about more than just the food. At town, chefs Ed Kenney and David Caldiero have created a place that’s not only in the neighborhood, but part of the neighborhood; where supporting local farmers means buying whatever comes in from the…

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NYE at the W

December - January 2008

Ring in 2008 with an all-night, hotel-wide party The delicious dilemma facing New Year’s Eve party-goers in Honolulu is deciding where to ring in the new year. The choices are many: lively public and neighborhood fireworks displays; raucous street life in Waikiki and Chinatown; and parties at almost every hotel and nightclub on Oahu. One…

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Golf Gateway

December - January 2008

Take in Kapalua Resort’s ultimate golfing package It doesn’t get much better than Kapalua in January. While most of the mainland shivers in piles of snow and bundles against howling wind, the golf world turns a jealous eye toward the island of Maui as the world’s best golfers begin their quest for majors and Player…

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WaterWorld

December - January 2008

Life and luxury on a Tahitian reef “We call this the House of the Sharks,” Manuiti says nonchalantly as we approach the front door of a thatch-roofed cottage resting on stilts about eight feet above the waterline. As we entered I could feel my blood pressure begin to fall in the soft glow of woven…

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Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

December - January 2008

An adrenaline rush of a ride The only time I’ve had as much fun in a car as I did during a test drive of a convertible Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder it was in a formula race car. That was also the last time I was in a car that made that kind of sound –…

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The Awesome Lexus LS 460

December - January 2008

A world-class automobile I arrived at the Lexus Kapiolani dealership early one weekday morning to put pen to paper about the new 2008 LS 460. Its predecessor, the 2007 Lexus LS 460, was declared the “2007 World Car of the Year” in Manhattan from an initial list of 28 challengers as selected by car jurors…

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