Archive for June - July 2010
Men’s World
June - July 2010Self-expression in the many dwellings of a man FOR MANY GUYS The ultimate mode of self-expression is creating a room filled with their many obsessions, experience markers and favorite toys. Here’s a look at several “man’s rooms,” dedicated to all things awesome. STAR WARS THEATER With full-sized, talking R2D2 and C3PO mannequins and all the…
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Why Etiquette?
June - July 2010“I felt so awkward wearIng a paIr of leather shoes at a party.” “I was embarrassed when I couldn’t even tIe my own necktIe on a date.” “I don’t know how to BegIn wIth my dInner at a fIne dInIng restaurant.” “I was so uncomfortaBle mInglIng socIally among my peers.” These are some of the…
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Drink to the Man
June - July 2010Finding the best wines to spoil any guy DO MEN LIKE TO BE SPOILED? ABSOLUTELY! There is no doubt that certain wines would spoil any wine-loving man. Here are some that would make a pauper feel like a king. Some men like a wine built like Atlas – thick, strong and enduring in structure. I…
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Seaside Escape
June - July 2010Redefining casual dining at Big Island’s Beach Tree THERE’S NOTHING BETWEEN YOU and the ocean except a stretch of golden sand. Languish at umbrella-shaded tables to enjoy a leisurely lunch. Recline atop cushioned slatted chairs, perfect for conversation and a game of chess. Linger over a cocktail while the setting sun sinks into the waves…
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The Secrets of Single Malt
June - July 2010In search of the perfect Whisky A TRIP TO SCOTLAND, whether to golf at St. Andrews, hunt grouse and blackcock in the Highlands, or fish for wild salmon on the River Spey, is not complete without a dram of whisky. Drinking whisky is as much a part of Scottish life as the national passion for…
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Meat Meet
June - July 2010Breaking down the top cuts of steak SHEN YOUR APPETITE DEMANDW “where’s the beef?,” a sure bet for satisfaction is a juicy steak. New York strip, rib eye, filet mignon and porterhouse are generally regarded as the preferred cuts of steak because of their tenderness and flavor. Chris English, president of the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Association,…
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Let Them Eat Steak
June - July 2010Getting to the meat of Hawaii’s top restaurants WE EXPECT A LOT from our favorite steakhouses. From the depth of the char on a New York strip, to white linen on the tables and wood wainscoting on the walls, the perfect steakhouse has to satisfy some pretty high standards. Today in Honolulu, there are an…
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Food & Wine
June - July 2010“My favorite animal is steak.” – Fran Lebowitz, American Author GETTING RIGHT TO THE MEAT OF A MAN’S LIFE, Savor starts with a look at Honolulu’s best steakhouses and breaks down the top cuts of beef. Drinking to that, our resident foodie Jo McGarry shares her native lass knowledge about whisky, while master sommelier Roberto…
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Rally Fighter
June - July 2010Watch your own car come to life in this fantasy getaway IT’S ONE THING TO BE ABLE TO BUY a hot new luxury car. It’s quite another to delve into a total “ownership experience.” Automotive company Local Motors offers car enthusiasts the chance to see and interact with an actual car’s creation. For an estimated…
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Big Game
June - July 2010WHILE THE BIG ISLAND IS BEST-KNOWN for serene beaches and tranquil landscapes, Parker Ranch in Waimea offers a different kind of experience for outdoor adventurers. The ranch spans more than 130,000 acres of open range and wildlife land, which makes for some serious hunting excursions. Parker Ranch’s “Hunt Hawaii” trips run all year. Big game…
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