Archive for April - May 2009
GREEN GODDESS
April - May 2009Renée Loux, Hollywood’s “Queen Of Green,” strives to save the world one step at a time The gate to renée Loux’s abode opens to a paved driveway surrounded by lush Kihei foliage. as leaves, trees and bushes billow in the chilly early morning Maui breeze, a quick look at the property leaves a first-time visitor…
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Green Powered
April - May 2009Saving the Earth has become a celebrated cause, and several figures have stood out as major role players in the quest to maintain a healthy planet. Here, four “eco-icons” discuss their philosophies. Jack Johnson – Musician, Co-Founder Of The Kokua Hawaii Foundation Define “The Good Life.” Camping! (Laughs) For me, a lot of times when…
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Organic Wines & Cheeses
April - May 2009The choices for fully organic and biodynamic wines and wines made from organically or biodynamically grown grapes continue to grow in the wine industry (pun intended). Here are some fabulous Earth-conscious wines and some organic cheese pairings that are guaranteed to leave their imprint on your palate without leaving too much of one on the…
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Big Island Abalone
April - May 2009Savor this sweet and succulent locally grown seafood indulgence It’s hard to imagine the potential in a life form so tiny your eyeball can barely register its existence. Hard to imagine the sweet succulence to come once this little bitty algae-eating thing reaches maturity. Big island Abalone Corp. kept the faith through a decade of…
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Chef Roger Bartle
April - May 2009Cooking at Hawaii’s most exclusive golf club It was love at first sight in 1991 when Chef Roger Bartle flew into Lanai as part of the opening team for the Manele Bay Hotel – and he’s been hooked on Hawaii ever since. “I worked for two rock resorts in Arizona and Wyoming, and from there…
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HILuxury Chi
April - May 2009Wherever the Mai Tai originated (and there’s plenty of controversy on the subject), there’s no doubt that from the early 1950s, the royal Hawaiian Hotel was the place to be seen drinking one. More than 50 years later, as the royal Hawaiian has been given a face lift, it seems like the perfect time to…
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Waimanalo Salad
April - May 2009A famous song speaks of Waimanalo Blues, but leave the beach road and turn toward the magnificent Koolau Mountains, and you’ll find that the real color of Oahu’s rich farmland is green. Dean Okimoto is Waimanalo’s best-known farmer. His salad greens – a mix of lolla rossa, red oak leaf, arugula, red kale, curly cress,…
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Homegrown In Hana
April - May 2009Savor a unique dining destination at Hotel Hana-Maui’s Ka’uiki restaurant Sometimes it’s the road less traveled that leads you to the most interesting places. The road to Hana might be one of the more hazardous trips to take for dinner in Hawai’i, but it’s certainly one of the most memorable. after an incredible journey by…
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A Slice of Italy
April - May 2009Great wine and a fresh menu at vino in restaurant row On the Tv show Cheers, the featured bar was a place “where everybody knows your name.” Local master sommelier Chuck Furuya, co-owner of Vino Italian Tapas and Wine Bar, says his restaurant is the “Italian Cheers” – a hangout for great wine and great…
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Kona Village
April - May 2009Serenity awaits guests at this Big Island getaway We always seem to get back from a vacation feeling like we need another vacation. Not the case on a recent trip to Kona village. it’s the ultimate relaxation destination with only one requirement: You disconnect from the stresses of everyday life, decompress and simply enjoy. That’s…
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