Archive for February - March 2009

Jazz Sensation

February - March 2009

Diana Krall lives on a high note with a new album and upcoming Honolulu performances Although jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall is known for her sure, delicate touch on a whole range of popular music, the one thing she’s not singing these days is the blues. “Life is fantastic for me!” enthuses Krall. “I’ve…

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Sushi Specialist

February - March 2009

Trust the chef at Sushi Sasabune There are moments during dinner at Sushi Sasabune when you wonder if there’s wizardry at work. Behind a glass-fronted sushi counter, chef/owner and sushi master Seiji Kumagawa takes rice from a large cooker, passes it between his fingers, molds the grains swiftly and then tops them with slices of…

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BMW M6 Coupe

February - March 2009

Muscle and maximum performance from the luxury car line In the BMW lexicon, “M” is not the supervisor of James Bond; rather, it’s the letter affixed to BMW’s super-massaged cars. Initially, only the smallest of the series imported to the U.S. – the 3 – received the M work over. Over time, however, the “M”…

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Vine Cliff Winery

February - March 2009

Get to know Rob Sweeney of the famed wine name Vine Cliff Winery, located on the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley, is a historic site. The original winery was built in 1871, with vineyards planted solely for Bordeaux varieties. A scourge of phylloxera wiped out the vineyard at the turn of the century; the last…

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Aphrodisiacs

February - March 2009

Get in the mood this season with these fine foods There’s a reason that oysters, caviar, champagne and chocolates have come to represent the romance of Valentine’s Day. Besides carrying an air of extravagance, these foods are considered aphrodisiacs. Why? Sometimes because the food induces pleasure (chocolate and champagne), or a chemical in the food…

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Luxe Movie Snacks

February - March 2009

When faced with the challenge of creating luxe snacks for a night at the movies, we headed north to Turtle Bay and the expertise of Fred DeAngelo, chef/ owner of Ola. Fred and his crew are no strangers to life on celluloid. From Lost launch parties, catering for the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall and lunch…

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Chef Michael Bilger

February - March 2009

Executive Chef of Kukio Beach Clubhouse and Kukio Golf Clubhouse Kukio on the Big Island of Hawaii is an area befit for royalty. Nestled on the dormant Hualalai volcano, Kukio’s scenic natural views, white-shored beaches and abundant ahupuaa sustainable system of life made it throughout history a much-revered destination for Hawaii’s chiefs. In the modern…

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Danny De Vito’s Limoncello

February - March 2009

“I’m very particular about my Limoncello,” Danny DeVito says. “The balance has to be right. If it’s too sweet, it tastes like a lemon drop. If it’s too tart, then it’s not right for me either … I guess I’m just like Goldilocks,” he adds, laughing. DeVito’s limoncello is made with lemons from Sorrento and…

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A New Twist

February - March 2009

Check out the redesigned Hanohano room at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Even if you’re afraid of heights (as this writer happens to be) it’s worth the scare riding the elevator up to Twist at Hanohano at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Located on the Sheraton’s 30th floor, the view on the way up is pretty spectacular…

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Maui Film Festival

February - March 2009

Stars and cinema at the Valley Isle’s premiere movie event Even independent cinema veterans approach the Maui Film Festival with a certain breathlessness. They call it the “Sundance of the Pacific,” or “SandDance,” and it’s earned enough clout to attract an impressive list of celebrities (who probably don’t mind packing bathing suits in lieu of…

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