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20 Years Of Roy’s

How acclaimed Hawaii chef Roy Yamaguchi created an empire built on respect
Picture this: It’s 1988, and in an office building somewhere in Honolulu, a shy young chef has come to ask an architect’s advice. Hearing his proposal, the architect reaches across his desk for the phone and makes a call.
“There’s some guy here in my [...]

October-November 2008 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Suited For Success

Al Tomonari of Neiman Marcus shares business and personal philosophies
Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma.”
That statement from fashion publisher John Fairchild is an apt description of Al Tomonari, vice president and general manager of Neiman Marcus. The town’s best-dressed businessman is a reflection of the brand he represents. He is classy, elegant, [...]

August-September 2008 | Susan Sunderland | 0 comments | Continued
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Seasons in the Sun

THOMAS STEINHAUER STRIVES TO MAKE THE FOUR SEASONS SHINE
The Four Seasons Wailea has an interminable glow. Daylight sets cerulean pools and stunning staircases sparkling. The night bathes impeccable courtyards in the gleam of tiki torches and moonbeams. Employees and guests alike walk the premises with bright, satisfied smiles. Media outlets from CNN to Frommer’s travel [...]

June-July 2008 | Darlene Dela Cruz | 0 comments | Continued
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Mark Dunkerley

GET TO KNOW THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF HAWAIIAN AIRLINES
Hawaiian Airlines CEO Mark Dunkerley isn’t taken to flights of fancy when he travels. As an executive for a major carrier, he does have VIP privileges on business trips, but leisure travel is another scenario. Even with hundreds of thousands of frequent flier miles on his [...]

April-May 2008 | Susan Sunderland | 1 comment | Continued
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Bridge-Building

Ed bridge, President and CO-CEO of Ben Bridge
Seated across from the Patek Philippe display case at Ben Bridge Timeworks Ala Moana Center, Ed Bridge, president and co-CEO of Ben Bridge Jeweler, spoke candidly about the ins and outs of the business, their family history, the direction of the company, the products, and their philosophy.
There’s a [...]

February-March 2008 | Melissa Moniz | 0 comments | Continued
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The Lion in Jim Bryan

Limelight has been somewhere near Jim Bryan all his adult life.
A 30-year veteran of the radio, television and film industries, he is executive producer of Nighttime, Hawaii’s first nightly talk show, hosted by comedian Andy Bumatai.
The show’s growth in production quality and live audience demand since its Aug. 6 debut netted an invitation to relocate [...]

October-November 2007 | Erika Engle | 1 comment | Continued
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On the Board

Keith Kiuchi: Lawyer, Restaurateur & Non-Profit Chairman
You could say Keith Kiuchi has a lot on his plate. A partner in the firm Kiuchi & Nakamoto, he’s one of Honolulu’s top business attorneys. He’s also the part-owner of the Blimpie’s franchises in Hawaii as well as the new fine dining restaurant Elua, which brings [...]

August-September 2007 | Mark Coleman | 0 comments | Continued
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Native Son

Banker Peter Ho finds business, personal success
Peter Ho likes to joke about the circumstances surrounding his coming back to Hawaii. “I had just gotten my MBA from Southern Cal and I was debating about going back to New York City (where he had worked for four years) or returning to Hawaii,” Ho says. “Wall Street [...]

June-July 2007 | Marc David | 0 comments | Continued