Archive for December-January 2009

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PerfecT Timing

Time 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.
And there’s [...]

December-January 2009 | Melissa Moniz | 0 comments | Continued
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Champagne and Caviar

Ring 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 sturgeon and [...]

December-January 2009 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Continued
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Gourmet Gift Giving

Create 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 for [...]

December-January 2009 | Betty Shimabukuro | 0 comments | Continued
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Milk and Cookies

If 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 create [...]

December-January 2009 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Holiday Tapas

Who 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 tempt [...]

December-January 2009 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Vietnamese fusion

It 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 [...]

December-January 2009 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Chai’s Island Bistro

Live 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 and [...]

December-January 2009 | Kerry Miller | 0 comments | Continued
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Volcano Getaway

Crisp 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 not more [...]

December-January 2009 | Katie Young | 0 comments | Continued
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Western Winter Wonderland

Experience 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 twist on [...]

December-January 2009 | Noel Pietsch | 0 comments | Continued
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On the wings Of a dream

HondaJet 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 dedication [...]

December-January 2009 | Darlene Dela Cruz | 0 comments | Continued
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