Archive for December - January 2009
PerfecT Timing
December - January 2009Time isn’t the only thing a watch tells – it also tells a lot about the wearer. A black leather band with a simple round face says “classy”, a stainless steel bracelet with all the gadgets screams “sporty,” and an alligator strap with just the right amount of color has “eclectic” written all over it….
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Champagne and Caviar
December - January 2009Ring in the new year with this divine pairing Champagne and caviar are a match made in heaven. Some purists say that you should wash down caviar with vodka. But my liver and head would disagree the morning after. There is something more than intoxicating when you taste those fresh and complex beads of the…
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Gourmet Gift Giving
December - January 2009Create the perfect mix of fine food for your favorite connoisseur Yes, it’s the thought that counts – and in that vein, homemade cookies are a lovely gift from the heart. But should you require a gift that exhibits the flash of cash, the glow of luxury, the shine of extravagance, here are some suggestions…
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Milk and Cookies
December - January 2009If your Christmas list for Santa includes a new Cartier watch, Prada purse or Hermes scarf, don’t you think Santa deserves a little more in return than a stale cookie and warm milk? We asked celebrated Vegas-based mixologist Francesco Lafranconi, (he designed the bar menu at both The Wynn, Las Vegas and RumFire, Honolulu) to…
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Holiday Tapas
December - January 2009Who hasn’t been transported to their grandmother’s kitchen by the smell of pumpkin pie baking, or taken on a trip down memory lane by the aromas of turkey roasting and sage and sausage stuffing? For our luxury look at the foods of the season, we asked Sean Priester, executive chef at Top Of Waikiki to…
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Vietnamese fusion
December - January 2009It becomes clear upon entering Duc’s Bistro in Chinatown that hospitality is a key element to the boutique eatery’s success. Owner, host and sometimes chef Duc Nguyen and his charming wife of 37 years, Minh Nga, move effortlessly around the dining room as if they were welcoming family visiting from out of town. A visit…
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Chai’s Island Bistro
December - January 2009Live music and fantastic food make this bustling night spot a must-visit Good news: You don’t have to wait until the weekend anymore to spend a night out on the town! Enjoy fine food, marvelous live music and the company of friends on a Monday, Tuesday, or even Wednesday if you like. Chai Chaowasaree, owner…
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Volcano Getaway
December - January 2009Crisp air and cozy ambiance make the Kilauea Lodge a great “winter” getaway When you arrive at Kilauea Lodge on the Big Island, you’re greeted by the local welcoming committee: the ‘apapane and ‘i’iwi native birds who call from nearby ‘ohia trees in this wooded space just a mile from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It’s…
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Western Winter Wonderland
December - January 2009Experience Steamboat Springs, a stellar ski getaway There is something in the air in Steamboat Springs, Colo., and I’m not just talking about falling snow. Having grown up in the Hawaiian Islands, I never imagined you could find the “aloha spirit” nestled 7,000 feet up in the Colorado Rockies. And while there is a western…
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On the wings Of a dream
December - January 2009HondaJet offers new engine technologies and the luxury of your own business jet Not a company to confine itself solely to the automotive market, the Honda brand is now taking flight – and the sky’s literally the limit for its newest venture. HondaJet is the carmaker’s first foray into the aviation industry, crossing over Honda’s…
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