Archive for June - July 2009
Renaissance Woman
June - July 2009Mother, athlete and multimedia icon Gabrielle Reece sets a model example in Hawaii On a long, steep, narrow, muddy road with sweeping views of the Hanalei River and Na Pali mountains, Gabrielle Reece negotiates a massive Ford truck – equipped with four-wheel drive and a toddler’s car seat – toward an excavator clearing trees where…
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Mercedes SL 63 AMG
June - July 2009Returning to a fast, sexy sports car One of the landmark cars in automotive history was the Mercedes SL sports car of the 1950s. It was clearly a timeless design with its gorgeous shape, gull-wing doors, a three-pointed star centered in the grill and tremendous racing history. None of the later versions of the SL,…
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Perfectly Pearls
June - July 2009The classic jewel experiences a rebirth in popularity Michelle Obama’s pairing of pearls and simple sheath dresses may draw comparisons to past first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, but the combination is also a response to these times of reassessment. “Michelle Obama is a trendsetter, so what she wears is making an impact. But these days, people…
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Surfboard Art
June - July 2009Boards become prized display pieces in a new wave of collectible popularity In surfers’ milieu, performance trumps aesthetics. But from a board shaper’s point of view, that can be boring. That’s why, after many years of board-making, Eric Walden began dressing up his creations with art work about four years ago. “They’re a lot more…
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Hearty Pairings
June - July 2009Finding the perfect meat dishes for robust red wines Cult Cabernets are always a huge hit for guys. Their exclusivity is impressive, and their thunderous, palate-pounding intensity and flavor are sure to please. The usual names apply here, with the likes of Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate and Colgin Cellars at the top of the list….
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Delectible Deli Items
June - July 2009Cured meats, fine cheeses and exquisite olives for the ultimate antipasto There are few moments in life as pleasant as the hour before dinner, when, glass of wine in hand, you contemplate the meal ahead; and fewer appetizers that satisfy as happily as a well-constructed antipasto plate. Plump, briny kalamatas, soupcons of soft French cheese…
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Chef Vikram Garg, Halekulani
June - July 2009When Vikram Garg arrived at Halekulani last October, you could almost feel the winds of change blow in from the ocean, gently drifting through Orchids and softly kissing House Without a Key before sweeping upstairs to La Mer. Naturally, change at AAA Five Diamond Award-winning restaurants like La Mer must come at a dignified and…
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Jim Beam(rī)1
June - July 2009You’ve got to hand it to the Beam family. Instead of resting on considerable laurels, those folks in Kentucky keep their bourbons facing the future. There’s no better evidence of that than (rī)1 (rye one), a spirit drawing attention around the country as much for phonetics and packaging as its peppery finish. No one’s saying…
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Hawaiian Red Veal Sliders
June - July 2009Ever since man first discovered fire, the smell of roasting meats and burning coals has been irresistible. But while the humble burger and its cousin the hot dog might do it for a tailgate party, we searched for something with a little more style for our summer grilling. What we collected for our ultimate barbecue…
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Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
June - July 2009The newest Honolulu steakhouse boasts an authentic taste of New York I thought the best way to get a measure of the city’s newest “New York” steakhouse would be to go with a guy from New York. Because, unlike many other dining experiences, the New York steakhouse is not really open to interpretation. “There are…
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