Archive for June - July 2008
Savor Fare
June - July 2008Our master sommelier shares his favorite indulgences If heaven stocks certain beverages, great Cognac is one of them. And there is a place on earth that Cognac lovers would call heaven. That place is The Founder’s Warehouse at Hennessey where since 1774 Richard Hennessey and his descendants, eight generations worth, have stored their most treasured…
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Chef Ryan Durham, Plaza Club
June - July 2008You might say that Ryan Durham has had a “lofty” career as chef. His cooking talents have taken him to Sarento’s on the 30th floor of the Ilikai, Aaron’s 36 floors atop the Ala Moana Hotel, and now the Plaza Club on the 20th and 21st floors of Pioneer Plaza on Fort Street Mall. Luckily…
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Cool Cocktails
June - July 2008There’s a Johnnie Walker whisky to suit anyone with a discerning palate. The more colorful the character, in fact, the better. What makes it so special? Aged and rare whiskies from places like Royal Lochnagar and old Cardhu, and drops or more from distilleries that have long since ceased production. That sweet, subtle smoke? Most…
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Savory Steak
June - July 2008How’d you like your steak? The answer is, any way you want; wet aged, dry aged, rubbed, marinated, raw or pulehu’d – great steaks take center stage at the best restaurants in America. Whether your preference is prime USDA, Kobe from Japan, Wagyu from Australia, or even forage fed and raised here in Hawaii, a…
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PERFECTLY SEASONED
June - July 2008Taste the flavor of Hualalai’s Pahui’a restaurant There are those who argue that Hawaii has no seasons. “You have no winter,” visitors exclaim, unaware of snow on Mauna Kea’s summit or temperatures that cool the evenings from October until March. And while it’s true that our seasons may not be obvious in their arrival, with…
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RumFire
June - July 2008Experience the newest hot spot in Waikiki Call the new RumFire at the Sheraton Waikiki what you may: a bar, a lounge, a club or even a restaurant. And you’d be right – and wrong. Even Kelly Sanders, Sheraton Waikiki general manager, can’t quite put his finger on it. And he’s the guy who created…
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GREEN LIVING
June - July 2008Emphasizing agriculture on Kauai’s newest real estate development Luxury homes, sustainable practices and a 14-acre rodeo park seem somewhat incongruous on paper. Under the Kauai sun, however, these things come together in Kealanani, an innovative agricultural and residential community. “Kealanani’s purpose is to preserve Kauai’s rural heritage where homeowners can enjoy natural goodness from their…
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Experience the Suite Life
June - July 2008Indulge at Big Island’s luxe Hapuna Suite You’re relaxing by the pool watching the sun set into the tropical Pacific; your personal butler is at hand with a cocktail and platter of hors d’oeuvres … it’s the suite life. The Hapuna Suite, to be exact. The Hapuna Suite has been called one of Hawaii’s best-kept…
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Mongolia
June - July 2008In the land of nomads lie rustic, natural adventures There are some places in the world that still inspire romantic visions of a bygone era, times when life seemed simpler, more savage, close to nature. Mongolia is one of those places. The name of this far-off land conjures memories of high school history and the…
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HYPER DRIVE
June - July 2008Easy handling and a stealthy look mark the Ducati Hypermotard The Ducati Hypermotard is a rocket. Weighing in at just under 400 pounds dry, the 90 horsepower dirt bike/sports bike combo flies off the line with enough torque to pull the front wheel off the ground in three gears. That fact alone means this hand-built…
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