Archive for February-March 2009

Jazz Sensation

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 just finished [...]

February-March 2009 | Burl Burlingame | 0 comments | Continued

Sushi Specialist

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 fresh fish, [...]

February-March 2009 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued

BMW M6 Coupe

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” magic has [...]

February-March 2009 | Ed Kemper | 0 comments | Continued

Vine Cliff Winery

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 vintage [...]

February-March 2009 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Continued

Aphrodisiacs

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 increases [...]

February-March 2009 | Betty Shimabukuro | 0 comments | Continued

Luxe Movie Snacks

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 [...]

February-March 2009 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued

Chef Michael Bilger

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 age, Kukio [...]

February-March 2009 | Darlene Dela Cruz | 0 comments | Continued

Danny De Vito’s Limoncello

“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 is the [...]

February-March 2009 | Jo McGarry | 1 comment | Continued

A New Twist

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 – you [...]

February-March 2009 | Kerry Miller | 0 comments | Continued

Maui Film Festival

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 snow [...]

February-March 2009 | Katherine Nichols | 0 comments | Continued