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Drink to the Man

Finding 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 speak [...]

June-July 2010 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Continued
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Seaside Escape

Redefining 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 lapping nearby.
You [...]

June-July 2010 | Fern Gavelek | 0 comments | Continued
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The Secrets of Single Malt

In 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 soccer [...]

June-July 2010 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Meat Meet

Breaking 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, says [...]

June-July 2010 | Fern Gavelek | 0 comments | Continued
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Let Them Eat Steak

Getting 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 unprecedented number [...]

June-July 2010 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Food & Wine

“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 Viernes [...]

June-July 2010 | Hiluxury Team | 0 comments | Continued
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Light Dry Whites

Refreshing wines for the season
Picture this: You just came home from a day at the beach or playing sports, and you know you are going to have dinner with some friends. You’re hot, and you take a shower. When you get out, your core temperature is still on high.
What is the first wine you want [...]

April-May 2010 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Continued
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Island-Style Easter

Local farmers put a twist on the traditional spring meal
The Easter plate should speak of spring, with fresh colors, bright flavors and a sense of newness. The traditional: ham or lamb, with a fresh spring salad and a plate of deviled eggs on the side.
Put a twist on the meal this year with selections from [...]

April-May 2010 | Betty Shimabukuro | 0 comments | Continued
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Mint Julep

There is perhaps no drink more associated with a single sporting event than the mint julep. Each May, more than 80,000 cocktails – using almost 20,000 sprigs of fresh mint – are consumed at Churchill Downs during the two-day Kentucky Derby.
But the mint julep may have had more humble origins than America’s most prestigious horse [...]

April-May 2010 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Devonshire Cream Tea

There are many things you ought to know if you’re thinking of preparing the perfect afternoon tea. But no detail is more important than the pronunciation of the word “scone.” It’s “skon,” similar to “gone” or “bon.” Not “scone” as in “bone” or “phone.”
And since we’re on the subject, the etiquette of afternoon tea is [...]

April-May 2010 | Hiluxury Team | 0 comments | Continued
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