Archive for February - March 2010
All That Jazz
February - March 2010Legends Betty Loo Taylor, Danny Kaleikini, Jimmy Borges And Gabe Baltazar Relive Hawaii’s Early Jazz Scene Count Basie’s Orchestra. Artie Shaw. Dixieland. Big band swing. While these names and musical styles typically evoke imagery of post-Depression era New York and Chicago, they also were extremely pertinent to a burgeoning jazz scene here in Hawaii –…
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Robert Siegel
February - March 2010An exclusive chat with Metropole Realty Advisors’ CEO and development consultant to Hawaii’s Luxury Row Luxury Row on 2100 Kalakaua Ave. is a landmark that’s part notable real estate and development project, part 111,000-square-foot exhibition of fashion, jewelry and architecture. Standing at this crossroads of Waikiki is Robert Siegel. The CEO of Metropole Realty Advisors…
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Love Of The Arts
February - March 2010In this issue of HILuxury, we delve into the arts, exploring the vast spectrum of creative expression. Betty Loo Taylor, Jimmy Borges, Gabe Baltazar and Danny Kaleikini sat down to “talk story” about Hawaii’s musical heyday, a period that began just before World War II. Their memories of jazz virtuosity and vibrant Honolulu nights are…
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IN BETWEEN the lines
February - March 2010Luxury Lingerie Blurs The Contours Of Fantasy And Reality Fashion Editor: Nadine Kam Photographer: Leah Ball Model: Michelle Vawer Makeup/Hair: Melanie Madamba “Fantasy and clothes go together a lot.” – Andy Warhol Let’s face it: Unless you’re traveling or working on the most exciting project known to man, you could probably sleepwalk through your daily…
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Staple of Sexy
February - March 2010Worn anywhere, jeans remain the eternal standard in a man’s wardrobe Fashion Editor: Yu Shing Ting Photographer: Leah Ball Model: Connor Lane Coffin Makeup/Hair: Melanie Madamba Location: Eternity Beach
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KONA coffee
February - March 2010Hawaii’s prized crop elevates the standard cup of joe The aroma of freshly ground coffee beans, followed by a steaming cup of joe, is a satisfying morning ritual to jump-start the day. Coffee connoisseurs know one of the best brews hails from Hawaii, where it’s mountain-grown along the Big Island’s Kona Coffee Belt. Several factors…
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The Art of WinemaKing
February - March 2010Unveiling the heart and craftsmanship in production Sugar plus yeast equals carbon dioxide, heat and alcohol. This is the basic equation that every winemaker is bound by. But to distill the “art” of making wine to simple mathematics is a travesty to the heart and soul of what makes wine not just a beverage, but…
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Kumquat Mojito
February - March 2010Over at Nobu in the Waikiki Parc Hotel, bartender David Newman has a bit of a reputation. For making dynamite drinks, that is. Somewhere along the way, word got out that Newman’s a whiz at creating cocktails at a moment’s notice, and he’s frequently challenged by adventurous drinkers at his bar to “come up with…
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Ahi Katsu
February - March 2010Every time Russell Siu, chef/owner of 3660 On the Rise, has attempted to remove his Ahi Katsu from the menu, customers have risen up in mass revolt. “It’s been on the menu since the day we opened,” says chef de cuisine Lydell Leong. “We could never take it off.” And like all good things, the…
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EXECUTIVE CHEF Sandy Tuason
February - March 2010Mauna Lani Bay Hotel And Bungalows Best Cookbook For Newlyweds A self-described “kid from Jersey,” Chef Sandy Tuason is a people person. The importance of family and learning firsthand from others are top priorities for the new executive chef at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows. The affable and relaxed Tuason, who is thoroughly in…
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