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Shore Eats
Shrimp, sandwiches
and steak rancheros on
O‘ahu’s North Shore
Bite Me!
Adrenaline on a day
at sea — the lure of a
Big Island fishing tour
CARRIE ANN
INABA
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Dancing with the Stars’
Hawai‘i beauty
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30 Cover Story:
Lady of the Dance
Local girl Carrie Ann Inaba shines as a
judge on ABC’s hit show.
34 On a Row
Paddlers get geared up for the state canoe regatta.
38 Shopping in Kapa‘a
Kauai’s hidden art, shopping and dining
gems can be found in this small town.
42 The Onion
Chew on facts, food and festivities from the annual
celebration of Maui’s most renowned vegetable.
46 Get Hooked!
Snag a big one on a Big Island chartered fishing tour.
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feet barely a mile off shore, and that side of
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take on back-to-back the toughest golf holes at
Mauna Lani.
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Royal Surf Spot
Catch the waves at Queen’s surf spot
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Queen Lili‘uokalani knew a
good spot when she saw one. She had
a beach house and its pier here. Duke
Kahanamoku also knew a good surf
spot when he saw one and “owned”
the break just 75 yards from shore.
This same area is one of the world’s
most famous beaches and surf spots of
all time. Let’s give a royal welcome to
Queen’s Surf Break at Kuhio Beach
in Waikiki.
On any given day, the planet’s most
popular beach plays host to swarms
of beach lovers. Literally thousands
of folks every week put on their swim
gear and sunblock and get into it. One
time I counted almost 20 people on
one wave — talk about sharing aloha.
Indeed, surfing’s popularity is at an
all-time high around the world, and
this is where it all began — right here
in Hawaiʻi. And right there in front of
Queen’s Surf Break is a statue of our
Ambassador of Aloha and Surfing,
the Father of International Surfing,
Duke Kahanamoku. The legacy of
this Hawaiʻi legend is known across
the oceans, but felt mostly right here
at our home in the Islands. Do you
want to feel it, too? Just go surfing, or
come down during the seventh annual
Duke’s OceanFest, Aug.17-24.
Get in on the weeklong celebration
of water sports in the tradition of the
Duke himself. Sure, we honor “the
man,” but it’s also about giving back
with a smile — a reflection of Duke’s
life and soul. The festival raises funds
for the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku
Foundation’s (ODKF) college scholarships and athletic grants program.
Last year ODKF broke its own record
by 50 percent and was awarded nearly
$150,000. We hope to break that record with $200,000 for 2008! Stoked!
This year will have no less than 14
separate events, making this the biggest and best ever! The lineup includes
the C4 Waterman Surf Stand-Up
Beach Boy competition, as well as tandem, beach volleyball, paddle boarding
and canoe events. How about “surf
polo” and ocean swims and relays? Oh,
and what about the Great Hawaiian
105 KINE Luau? We gotta have a luau!
Let’s throw in the awesome Lei Parade
along Kalakaua, too. For all the scoop,
just log onto dukefoundation.org or
buzz 808-545-4880. Mahalo for your
support and see you there.
Most of the surfing events will
happen at the infamous Queen’s
Surf Break. Not to be confused with
Queen’s Surf Beach a couple hundred
yards toward Leʻahi or Diamond Head
(This is where the Corona Extra Duke
Classic Beach Volleyball Tourney will
go off). I’ve got the “Waikiki” live surf
cam looking right down on it at surfnewsnetwork.com Check it out also for
weather and wave forecasts.
The Queen’s wave is soft and sweet,
with perfect-peeling, rippable righthanders (moving right, facing shore).
Even beginners can handle … most
of the time. She has a left-hander
too, though not as long a ride. Plus,
the inside section can be the spot for
learning and playing, especially for
keiki. The perfect size on the outside
reef is 2 to 4 feet.
Thing is, the place gets packed. The
most dangerous aspect is the crowd’s
boards. You may have to play “dodgeboard” at times. Getting bonked hurts
and might mean a few stitches. The
pack’s composition is varied, from the
old-timer beach boys and local talents
to first-timers and wannabes. Bottom
line is respect. Think Candid Camera:
smile! And think “crosswalk”: Look
both ways before dropping in.
You will see someone surfing
Queen’s every hour of every day unless it’s flat. But even then the “I just
gotta get wet” crew will be sitting on
their boards, talking story and being
happy just to be out there. I think
Queen Liliʻuokalani and Duke Kahanamoku would like that very much.
I’m GQ , dropping in 4 U!
Special thanks to my friend Gary
Miyata from garymscreations.com for
the superb photo.
See you in the lineup and back here
in iflygo soon!
Gary Kewley is CSO (Chief Surfing
Officer) of surfnewsnetwork.com,
bringing Hawaii the surf for more
than 30 years.
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Mauna Lani North Course Nos. 9-10
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Back when the Mauna Lani Resort was hosting
the Senior Skins Game from 1990 to 2000, the South
Course rightly got all of the attention. With the ocean — and
leaping humpback whales — coming into play on several holes,
it was made for TV. Not to mention the wise-cracking of Arnie,
Jack, Lee, Chi Chi and Gary.
And while the South is a terrific course, the big, bad boy
of Mauna Lani’s two 18s is the North Course. With handicap
ratings (depending on tees) of 74.0, 72.6, 70.2 and 70.6, the
North plays at least two strokes tougher than the South, with a
similar disparity in Slope ratings.
The North is especially a brute on holes 9 and 10 — the first
and only place I’ve ever seen the first and second handicap holes
playing back-to-back. Which is why this is the first time we’ve
featured two holes in Hawaii ‘s Toughest Holes.
The 9th, playing toward the ocean with the Fairmont Orchid
(one of two hotels at Mauna Lani) on the left, is so tough mostly
because it’s a par-4 that plays 450 yards, often into the wind.
This is a case where length does indeed matter. While the
fairway is relatively wide off the tee, you need to be long to set
up an approach to a smallish green that is surrounded by five
bunkers, as well as a lake on the right side. An approach from the
left side is preferred, but that means flirting with out of bounds
on your drive.
The 10th is a par-5 that plays 500 yards from the regular
tees, slightly uphill. The tee shot — from a rocky promontory
in the middle of a pond — is tougher here, with two gaping
fairway bunkers on the left (not shown on the diagram
here) and one on the right. Dust up any of these and kiss
par goodbye. With a string of three bunkers on the left side
awaiting your second shot, the temptation is to play to the
right side, but that brings another bunker protecting the right
side of the green into play. The putting surface itself is large
and undulous, so arriving in three well-played shots is no
guarantee of a par.
Checking the scorecard again now, seeing a pair of 5s on
these two holes, I can’t help feeling pleased, and almost smug.
As head pro Ross Birch says, “You get through those two holes
without any big numbers, you have to feel pretty good.”
And if you ever find a tougher two-hole stretch, well, you
go play ’em.
A note about Mauna Lani’s two courses. When Mauna
Lani opened in 1981, there were just 18 holes carved out of the
black lava, designed by Ray Cain of Belt Collins architects in
Honolulu. His creation was so dramatic and beautiful, a local
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columnist wrote that they ought to put Mauna Lani in the
Smithsonian. A decade later, Robin Nelson and Rodney Wright
were asked to create 18 new holes and blend them with Cain’s
original. The result is seamless and actually makes for two better
courses. The South runs through mostly a ‘a lava, the chunkycrinkly kind, with few trees as overhead hazards, while the
North is mostly carved out of smooth-ropey pahoehoe lava and
plays through stands of kiawe trees. Cain’s holes, by the way, are
the opening four and the closing five.
Which means that the guys to compliment — or cuss —
while playing holes 9 and 10 are Nelson and Wright.
details
Mauna Lani Resort
68-1050 Makaiwa Place
Kamuela, HI 96743-9727
(808) 885-6655
www.maunalani.com
Mauna Lani
North Course No. 10
Mauna Lani
North Course No. 9
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Splish Splash
Take the plunge with a new water-workout routine
By Sarah Pacheco
Think water aerobics is just
for grannies in swim-caps?
Well, think again.
“Many people do associate water
aerobics with seniors, but exercising
in water is actually 14 percent harder
than on land,” says Deborah Thierbach,
healthy lifestyles director for the YMCA
of Honolulu’s Mililani branch.
Singer Mariah Carey got tongues
wagging earlier this year by shedding an
amazing 20 pounds. But what came as
an even greater shock was when the diva
credited a good share of her success to
working out underwater. But this comes
as no surprise to Thierbach.
“I have many younger people who
attend my aqua classes and I tell them
straight-up: This workout is what you
make it,” she says.
Other perks of working out in the
water are that you can get a full-body
cardio and toning session all in one,
and there is less damage on your joints,
making it the perfect plan for arthritis
sufferers — especially if the pool is
heated. (Thierbach adds that the YMCA
of Honolulu keeps all its pools heated
somewhere between 84 and 86 degrees.)
“Making a water workout more
challenging can simply be focusing
on form, focusing on and contracting
the working muscle, submerging the
weights and keeping the pace vigorous.
If you stand there and simply pull your
(water weights) across the water and
you do not focus on contracting the
working muscles, it will not be much of a
workout,” she advises.
And always keep safety first and
foremost. If you are currently under
a doctor’s care, Thierbach suggests
bringing a release from your doctor
stating water exercise is appropriate.
The following four exercises are
easy to follow and sure to get your
heart pumping, no matter if you’re
a beginner water-baby or seasoned
shark*.
Deck Dip
Swim out to about 5 feet away from
the pool’s edge in chest-deep water.
Jog toward the wall, place palms flat
on deck, and lift body out of water
until arms are straight. Lower body
back in and jog back out to starting
position. Repeat, adding one lift each
time until you finish off with a total of
10 lifts. (Works shoulders, arms, core)
Mogul Jumps
Swim out to neck-deep water. Keep
arms at sides with elbows slightly bent
and hands in loose fists. With left knee
bent, balance on right leg and jump
side to side 12 times. Switch legs and
repeat to complete one set. Do three
sets. (Works butt, legs, core)
“Generally, the water is a very
safe, gentle environment for anyone
beginning an exercise program,” she
says. “We also recommend wearing sun
protection such as a hat, sunglasses,
sunscreen and rash guard or some type
of UV shirt.” Be sure there is always a
lifeguard or water supervisor on deck,
too, just in case.
So get ready, get set, and get wet!
“Water exercise is for anyone
who enjoys the outdoors and water,”
Thierbach says. “The most important
thing about water exercise is being
comfortable in the water; you don’t have
to know how to swim, but you cannot be
afraid to try.”
Most hotels have a pool or two, so
there really is no excuse not to get a little
exercise in between sightseeing, dining
and lounging. Thierbach says to aim to
work out between 30 minutes (if just
targeting a specific muscle area, such
as upper or lower body) to an hour (if
working all major muscle groups).
Egg Beater
Swim out to the deep end of the
pool and float upright. Bend knees
and swivel feet in opposite directions
while making small circles with hands
in front of you. Make sure to keep
movements quick and keep hands
cupped. Perform for one minute, rest
for 30 seconds, and repeat up to three
times. (Works arms, legs, core)
Stair Star
Using the pool stairs, start in
a plank pose with wrists under
shoulders and feet on pool bottom.
While keeping hips lifted, roll to left
side, stacking legs. Lift right arm and
leg out of the water; return to start
and repeat on left side to complete
one rep. Do eight reps total. (Works
shoulders, arms, chest, legs, core)
All exercises should be performed with a
lifeguard on duty.*
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hotel, where we were greeted with lei and
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surrounded by swaying palms and lava
A lush getaway at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i
rocks, with comfortable beach chairs and
hammocks strung between the palms.
It’s a lovely place to just hang out, with
a beach bar and cocktail service at your
fi ngertips. Speaking of the beach, we
were lucky to chance upon a lone monk
seal languishing in the sand, protected
in a roped-off area and oblivious to the
human activity around him.
Anticipating our Lokahi Couples
Massage ($165 per person, 50 minutes),
I met up with my husband at Anara Spa,
where he already was taking advantage
of its 900-square-foot state-of-the art
fitness center, which is open 24-7 and
offers yoga, fitness and wellness classes,
personal trainers, whirlpools, Jacuzzis,
12-head Swiss showers, a 25-yard, threelane lap pool and more.
The 46,200-square-foot open-air
spa’s luxurious, tropical ambiance fits
perfectly with the Garden Island’s
natural beauty, and draws on the healing
powers of nature, offering 70 specialty
treatments, including the Kauai Clay
Ritual ($350, 110 minutes), in which
wild-crafted ingredients from the
lush rain forests of Kauaʻi are used to
nourish and purify, and the Hawaiian
lomilomi ($155, 50 minutes; $225,
80 minutes), a traditional Hawaiian
healing massage that, according to
the spa menu, “embraces your entire
being with rhythmic, flowing strokes
to release muscle tension, relax your
mind and engage your spirit.” Body
treatments ($165, 50 minutes) include
the deliciously titled coco mango rain
massage, wild ginger sports relief,
pineapple papaya hydration and
Hawaiian herb aromatherapy. Mmmm.
Facials, nails, hair and makeup — all the
pampering you could desire is available
here. And Anara Spa’s signature Coco
Mango products are so fragrant and rich,
you’ll want to bring some home with you
to relive the experience again and again.
Lokahi, which in Hawaiian means
unity, harmony, balance, is the theme
here, and the spa embraces the three
elements of traditional Hawaiian
healing: la‘au, the Hawaiian tradition
of herbal medicine; lomi, the massage
of Hawaiian ancestry; and the spiritual
practice of ho‘oponopono.
There are eight indoor/outdoor
treatment rooms, four massage hales, two
couples’ massage hales, three indoor/
outdoor facial rooms, three herbal wrap
rooms, three loofah rooms, two botanical
baths and a Vichy hydrotherapy
treatment room.
Changing from my street clothes
to a comfortable robe and slippers, I
relaxed in the spacious locker room
facilities, complete with a Turkish steam
room, a Finnish sauna, hot tub and
lava rock showers. Cool lemon water
and refreshing iced tea are available
throughout the area, where tropical
plants and orchids enhance the beauty of
the space.
An attendant directs me to the waiting
area, an open-air, thatched-roof space
in a garden sett ing with comfortable,
cushioned lounge chairs, where I met my
husband and our two massage therapists,
who led us to our garden hale for a sideby-side, head-to-toe personal massage
intended to result in “deep relaxation and
a profound sense of harmony.”
Our massage was professional,
soothing and everything it promised
to be, and following the treatment I
returned to the women’s area for a spell
in the sauna. Feeling cleansed by the dry
heat, I plunged into a cool shower and
could almost hear my body thanking me
for the luxurious “Lokahi” experience.
details
Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort and Spa
1571 Poipu Road
Koloa, HI 96756
(808) 240-6440
www.anaraspa.com
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Fujimamas
Sake, sushi and so much more at the Big Island restaurant
By Don Chapman
Walking into Fujimamas in Kona town, my first
thought was, “Well, this isn’t your usual sushi bar.” Located about 30 yards up from the main drag, Aliʻi Drive, you
fi rst encounter a casual outside lanai with covered tables.
Inside, walls are painted in muted tones of red, with gold
sparkles mixed in that shimmer in the warm lighting. On
one side is a sushi bar and a large fi sh aquarium, on another
a tasteful beverage bar with Asian touches both traditional
and modern.
Th is, it turns out, is a theme re-emphasized with the arrival
of a chef’s gift appetizer, smoked salmon pate on a crispy tortilla shell. Tradition and creativity go hand-in-hand here.
We began with a sashimi sampler — fat slices of maguro
tuna, hamachi and salmon that literally melt in the mouth.
Th is is some of the freshest, even sweetest fish I’ve ever tasted.
And no wonder — Fujimamas is located just a short cast from
the Kona fishing pier. A nine-piece sashimi platter sells for $29,
the highest-priced item on the menu.
Th is we wash down with the Ultimate Sake Tower, a sampling of three quite different sakes — in ascending order, Sugidama, Daiginjo and Kubota ($20; other towers are available
for $8 and $10). Sugidama is smooth, slightly sweet, and goes
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Sliced strip loin steak of
Black Angus beef
photo courtesy Fujimamas
Sashimi sampler
photo by Don Chapman
Hot chocolate Kona coffee cake
sushi place.
We also sampled the Sliced Strip Loin
Steak of Black Angus beef, served with
oyster sauce, shoyu and sesame seeds,
with shiitake mushroom salsa over a
mound of miso mashed potatoes ($26).
One of the best steak dishes I’ve enjoyed.
Other menu surprises include Mama’s
Mushroom-stuffed Pork Tonkatsu ($22),
Wok-lacquered Prawns with Carmelized
Onions ($18) and Grilled Lamb Chops
with Pineapple Salsa and Black Sesame
Polenta ($28).
These, by the way, as well as other
entrees at Fujimamas, are served family style.
Which is also how the restaurant is run.
It all began in Tokyo 10 years ago
when Chef Mark Baun met Lisa Smith at
the Tokyo American Club. One thing led
to another, including their starting the
first Fujimamas, and eventually marriage.
They moved to Kona and opened the
second Fujimamas two-and-a-half years
ago, with her brother Elliott as co-owner.
(While Baun and Smith are still involved
as owners, their focus is on another new
restaurant, Huli Sue’s, a gourmet country
barbecue house in Waimea.) Elliott’s
significant other, Rusty Nishiyama, is
general manager Fujimamas.
Baun and Smith also operate Fuji
Farms, a 10-acre, organic, sustainable
operation that produces most of the
produce both restaurants use, as well
as egg-laying chickens and sheep. Both
restaurants recycle all of their cooking
oils, which goes to a document-shredding
company that uses the oil to power its
machinery. Fujimamas, also does catering and containers are biodegradable.
Back to dinner: We finished, barely,
with Hot Chocolate Kona Coffee Cake
topped with Tahitian vanilla ice cream,
chocolate sauce and strawberries ($10).
So decadent, it belongs in the Dessert
Hall of Fame.
details
Fujimamas Restaurant
75-5719 Aliʻi Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-2125
www.fujimamas.com
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perfectly with the raw fish, especially
the salmon. Daiginjo goes nicely with
two nigiri rolls, and Kubota is good with
everything. If you prefer wine, the Four
Vines Naked Chardonnay ($10, “naked”
because it’s made without even a hint of
oak) is a great pairing with raw fish.
Next comes another tasty clash of cuisines, Thai Caesar Salad ($14). In place
of croutons are baby calamari rings, and
to the traditional Caesar dressing Fujimamas adds lemongrass, fish sauce and
curry powder. I’m something of a Caesar
salad traditionalist, but fell in love with
this interpretation.
Other diversions from tradition include the Philly Roll ($8, house-smoked
salmon with cream cheese and cucumbers), Coral Roll ($9, ahi tuna, jalapeño,
cilantro and cucumbers), Pink Panther
($12, shrimp tempura, shiso, avocado
and cukes wrapped in pink soy paper)
and Yo Mama’s ($12, a deconstructed
roll of spicy tuna, avocado and cukes
topped with hamachi, masago and
sesame seeds).
But Fujimamas is much more than a
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Michel’s
Wine pairs well with delectable dishes at this Oʻahu restaurant
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Entering Michel’s Restaurant
is like entering your own elegant private
club that opens upon one of the greatest
views of Waikiki Beach. It welcomes
you and beckons you to have a wonderful meal and a more-than-enjoyable
experience, something that is truly easy
to do here.
Don’t be fooled by the tuxedoed servers — this is no stuffy country club. The
room gives a feeling as accommodating
and down-to-earth as any restaurant
where servers wear surfer shorts. This
ambiance and energy is due in no small
part to the ever-charismatic and engaging Philip Shaw, general manager of
Michel’s. The consummate gentleman,
Philip is always seeing to it that every
single guest who enters the restaurant
leaves with a memorable experience.
There are refined touches here at Michel’s that separate it from the crowd
of restaurants in Waikiki. Riedel wine
glassware adorns the tables. Live music
adds a rare touch of lift and is never
overbearing. Tonight features a flute
and harp duo, but the list of performers
includes a Grammy Award-winning
classical guitarist. In addition, Shaw’s
wine list is more than ample with international flavors and a healthy selection
of top-end Bordeaux and Burgundy.
Talented Chef Eberhard Kintscher,
known to everyone as Chef Hardy, has
updated the French-inspired menu
with touches of Hawaiʻi. His European
background serves him well along with
more than a decade in the Islands showing through the extensive menu, which
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Fried Frog Legs and Bouillabaisse.
Many dishes, such as Steak Diane,
Michel’s Caesar Salad, a wickedly good
Lobster Bisque and Chateaubriand, are
prepared and finished tableside, giving
the room even more life, aroma and
sound to enthrall guests. He believes
that “everything (we taste) is in nature;
you don’t have to go too far.” His insistence on consistency and freshness is
apparent in his use of only top local ingredients from Kona Kampachi to Maui
onions, and Hamakua Mushrooms to
Big Island Hirabara Greens. He enjoys
great, straightforward flavors with ingredients but adds complexity by adding
different flavors around the plate that
he says “guests should love to explore.”
Hardy also prides himself in the consistency of execution with his team and acknowledges a personal responsibility for
making sure that each individual guest
enjoys his or her meal. His passionate
attention to detail is inspiring.
My first taste of his ideal was a fabulous Kobe Beef Carpaccio served with
Hummus and Babganoush, Roasted
Garlic, Toasted, Shaved Almonds finished with Roasted Bell Pepper and
Goat Cheese Coulis and Pesto served
with Croutons. The richness of the
thinly sliced beef was lovely along with
the crunchy texture of almonds and
croutons. It was all held together by the
aromatic coulis. The wine of choice for
this tasty dish is the 2006 Villa Creek
Mas de Maha, a really impactful and
complex red blend of Tempranillo,
Grenache and Mourvedre from Paso
Robles. The richness and warmth of red
fruit and earthiness embraced the beef
and garlic effortlessly.
Next I had an exquisite Creamy
Oxtail Soup with Mirapois, Macaroni
and Hamakua Mushrooms. This soup
had me feeling like a child again with its
homemade feeling and rich, deep flavors
— real soul food flavors elevated to a
higher level. A glass of 2006 Clos Pegase
Mitsuko’s Vineyard Chardonnay was a
worthy pair as the thick texture of oakaged butteriness buffered the cream and
succulent flavors.
A very complex dish of Smoked Pimento Dusted Kona Kampachi, seared
medium, served on saffron risotto with
fresh sautéed fiddlehead ferns and Hamakua mushrooms, sauced with a light
vin blanc and tomato banana relish
followed. It is difficult to explain all the
synergy going on in this dish, with the
wonderful fish carrying the light smoky
flavor together with saffron and sweetness to the palate. Needless to say, this
is a dish that would make any food connoisseur say “Wow!” It was even better
washed down with a glass of 2007 Crios
de Susana Balbo Rose of Malbec. This
fruity yet dry rose was refreshing and
brought the sweetness of the tomatoes
and bananas in line with the smokiness
of pimento — a really lovely pair.
And not to be missed, the brilliant
Ossobucco of Kurobuta Pork glazed then
barbecued in homemade guava barbecue
sauce, served with asparagus and seafood
risotto is heavenly. The Kurobuta shank
has almost a beefiness to it as the guava
barbecue essence made from locally
produced guava puree is not too sweet
or cloying, much more nuanced yet penetrating. Shaw paired the 2006 Red Rock
Reserve Merlot from California that has
a sweetness of fruit and almost thick texture that was enough to handle the decadent and absolutely delicious ossobucco.
Dessert is a must here at Michel’s.
From a deadly Chocolate Decadence
Cake to an Iced Lilikoi-Lemon Sabayon
and souffles in between, the selection is
deep. But what really steal the show are
the Tableside Desserts: Cherries Jubilee,
Hawaiian Apple-Banana Flambe and
the unbelievable decadent Strawberries
Foie Gras Forever. Think strawberries,
brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, foie gras
and Cognac over Tiramisu ice cream —
unreal! The foie gras acts like chocolate
on top of the ice cream. This is for the
true hedonist.
Dining is entertainment, and here
at Michel’s it lives in its classiest form.
The smell, sight and sounds of tableside
service and lapping waves on the beach,
delicious creative cuisine combined with
the ultimate backdrop of arguably Waikiki Beach’s best view make Michel’s a
classic destination for anyone who loves
great food, wine and a wonderful time.
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Locals and tourists cool off
with shave ice at Matsumoto’s
Country Fare
From shrimp trucks to shave ice on O‘ahu’s North Shore
Story and photos by Susan K. Sunderland
When locals need a break from the city,
they head to the North Shore. More than half of O‘ahu
visitors do the same, looking for “the other side of
Waikiki.” Less than an hour’s drive from town, the
North Shore is the perfect place to spend the day.
Park your car and take a stroll down Haleiwa’s main
street, which is lined with surf shops, cafes, boutiques,
and art galleries. Kamehameha Highway takes you
along a scenic path to big-wave surfing beaches,
country fruit stands, fabled shave ice stands, and what
I call “shrimp truck row” of one delicious plate lunch
after another.
Kamehameha Highway or Hawai‘i Route 83, from
Haleiwa to Kaneohe (31 miles) is my favorite stretch. It
is a two-lane route without traffic signals, stop signs or
major intersections. North Shore road, I love it.
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Most approach the North Shore from Highway
99 that cuts through the center of the island. Passing
miles of fallow sugar cane and pineapple fields, there’s a
transition to a calm, rural setting where agriculture once
dominated the plains. Now small farm crops, like coffee
and cacao beans, sustain the productivity of this oncethriving plantation community.
Naturally, a country setting like this is paved with
charming mom-and-pop shops and homegrown
enterprises. Wooden storefronts built in the early
1900s line the main streets, and delightfully, there is no
parking meter in sight for miles.
Here are some recommended stops along the way:
Café Haleiwa.
Duncan and Jacquie Campbell came to the North
off the eaten path
Veggie omelets and more at Cafe Haleiwa
Shore as vacationing surfers in 1982 and
were stoked by the Island lifestyle. Today
their roadside restaurant in Haleiwa is a
popular spot for residents and visitors who
order “off the wall” build-your-own omelets
(from $7.75) for breakfast and Cal-Mexican
specialties, like steak rancheros ($11) for
lunch. It’s especially busy at breakfast time
and on weekends, but worth the wait with a
selection from the espresso bar or bottomless
cup of Lion’s coffee. 66-640 Kamehameha
Hwy. Call 808-637-5516.
Kua ‘Aina Sandwich Shop.
Signature breads for Waialua Bakery’s homemade sandwiches
We’re not sure if Haleiwa put this place on
the map, or the other way around. But it’s a
landmark spot that hamburger connoisseurs
from everywhere seek out. Smokey, meaty,
grill-fl avored and juicy, the burgers (from $6)
are the rage. But don’t overlook their ample,
gourmet deli sandwiches and homemade
shoestring fries. 66-160 Kamehameha Hwy.
Call 808-637-6067.
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off the eaten path
Kahuku shrimp is a prized ingredient at trucks
along Kamehameha Highway shown here:
Fumi’s and Shrimp Shack owner Irene Theofaris
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Shave Ice Shops.
Ted’s Bakery.
A drive to the North Shore is not complete without
a stop for a cool, refreshing rainbow shave ice (snow
cone). The legendary places for this treat are M.
Matsumoto Store (66-087 Kamehameha Hwy.)
and Aoki Shave Ice (66-117 Kamehameha Hwy.)
in Haleiwa. More than 2,000 daily servings of finely
ground ice are topped with sweet syrup to satisfy the
customers who drive from far and near for this iconic
treat. Choose from 25 different flavors, including
lychee, bubble gum, green apple, passion fruit and
blueberry. Add vanilla ice cream and sweet azuki beans
for a gourmet touch (from $1.75-$2.75). Best buys in
town. Call Matsumoto at 808-637-4827 and Aoki at
808- 637-7017.
Brothers Ted and Glenn Nakamura started Ted’s
Bakery in 1987 at Sunset Beach. This is the home of
Ted’s famous dreamy-creamy pies, such as original
chocolate-haupia and chocolate macadamia nut cream.
Buy them by the slice ($3) or whole ($9). You also can
get breakfast (try fried rice loco moco), lunch plates,
and sandwiches here ($6-$10). 59-024 Kamehameha
Hwy. Call 808-638-8207.
Waialua Bakery.
Waialua Bakery has a variety of sandwiches ($5-$8),
including vegan and vegetarian options (such as
a roasted vegetable and hummus) to “the works”
(such as oven-roasted turkey with sprouts, mayo,
mustard, hummus, provolone and tomato). Savor
homemade bread and cookies right out of the oven.
Try a Monster cookie ($1) with peanut butter, oatmeal,
raisins and M&Ms. Cool down with homemade ice
cream (try coconut) and heavenly smoothies. 66-200
Kamehameha Hwy. Call 808-637-9079
Shrimp Trucks.
Along a stretch of highway from Turtle Bay Resort to
Punaluu is what I call “Shrimp Truck Row.” Within a
few feet of each other, or so it seems, are plate lunch
vans specializing in shrimp or prawn meals to reflect
the aquaculture farms of the area. Not everyone uses
Kahuku-raised crustaceans, but who cares? It’s a
suck-peel-and-eat fest no matter which vendor you
choose. Shrimp plates ($10-$13) feature scampi-style
preparation of garlic butter and variations such as hotand-spicy, lemon-pepper, tempura fried and coconut
crusted. Heading north from Turtle Bay in Kahuku
you’ll find: Fumi’s Kahuku Shrimp, Romy’s Prawns
& Shrimps, Kahuku Shrimp Truck, Giovanni’s
Original White Shrimp Truck covered in graffiti, and
Shrimp Shack (Punaluu), which was featured on Food
Network’s “Beach Eats.”
great omiyage . . .
Omiyage - (n.) Japanese word for souvenir gifts brought home from a
business or vacation trip. (v.) Don’t go home without it.
Jameson’s Fudge Works.
Inside Jameson’s By the Sea restaurant, overlooking Haleiwa Harbor, is a gift shop
that has the ideal take-home gift for candy lovers. Jameson’s Fudge Works offers
creamy, smooth confection that is made on the premises daily in dark chocolate,
white chocolate or peanut butter variations.
While the origin of fudge is disputed, some claim the first batch resulted from a
bungled batch of caramels, resulting in the interjection “Oh fudge!”. Dating back
to the 1880s in America, fudge is a simple confection of chocolate, cream, butter
and sugar. Variations on the theme exist, of course, like Jameson’s addition of
locally grown macadamia nuts. A half-pound box is $5.40. Discount for restaurant
patrons. Just a touch of North Shore aloha. 62-540 Kamehameha Hwy.
Call 808-637-6272.
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Maunalua
Amazing live performances from an award-winning local band
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shows, Maunalua wows local crowds
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Maunalua is Bruce Spencer, Bobby Moderow Jr. and Kahi Kaonohi
about the music, and that’s what we love.”
During their 12 years performing together, Spencer,
Moderow and Kaonohi have taken their individual love
for music full circle, focusing their attention on the fans’
love for the music. They call it “taking care of our back
yard,” and they apply this to their music and everyday life.
“I like to take care of the people who take care of us,”
says Kaonohi. “Our music comes from Hawaiʻi and it all
starts here.”
And that’s exactly what fueled their latest album,
which released last October, Ho‘okanaka. The album,
which won them the award for Group of the Year at
this year’s Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, was created
for the people.
“Some people think, ‘Wow, unreal, you get to be your
own boss and do what you like.’ But nothing can be further from the truth because, when I’m up on stage, every
single person in the audience is my boss,” says Moderow.
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“It’s good, because when you take care of your boss then
they’ll take care of you. We’ve been very sensitive to
that. So, for this album, we decided to do songs for the
people of Hawaiʻi and give them what they asked for.”
Maunalua has taken on the task of perpetuating traditional Hawaiian music, but not without putt ing its own
personal stamp on it fi rst. As Moderow explains, “It’s
perpetuation with a purpose and I think, with our music, we like to perpetuate but we like to face the future.”
Although the guys have situated themselves nicely
in the traditional Hawaiian genre, they also have tried
equally hard to update and redefi ne the music as they
see fit. They are renowned for taking a 19th-century
song and fi ne-tuning it for 21st-century ears.
“We like to work on things that we think we can help
get better,” says Moderow. “If you can’t do a song equally
as good or better, then why even try? You always want to
raise the bar in whatever you do.”
in tune
New CD Releases
By Melissa Moniz
“Pink CD” — Various Artists
Release Date: May 2008
Dedicated to the women
and men in Hawaiʻi whose
lives have been touched by
breast cancer, Pink CD is a
collection of 12 inspirational
songs by handfuls of talented
local artists. Those who
dedicated their time and
talents include Willie K,
Ikaika Brown, Kaena Brown,
Dani Girl, Paula Fuga, The
Girlas, Lehua Kalima Heine, Nina Keali‘iwahamana, Melveen
Leed, Namahana, Alaka‘i Paleka, Na Waiho‘olu‘u O Ke
Anuenue, Love Pacheco, Lahela Rapozo and Pomai Williams.
Proceeds from this Island Soul Entertainment and Maui
Memorial Medical Center Foundation project will benefit
Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation, a non-profit
organization involved in breast cancer education and
awareness.
“This Pink CD, which took nearly one year to create, was
truly a collaborative effort,” said Karey Oura, president of
Island Soul Entertainment. “Our heartfelt thanks go to
the talented artists featured on this CD, our Islands’ music
industry and our corporate sponsors, who rallied to support
this very worthy cause.”
“Destiny” — The Brothers Cazimero
Release Date: May 2008
With 37 albums
collectively under
Roland and Robert
Cazimero’s belts,
one would think that
gett ing excited about
another one would be
a stretch — not
the case.
Four years since
the release of their
last album, Some Call It Aloha, which was nominated
for a Grammy Award, the guys feel the excitement
again with this new release, Destiny. Perhaps it’s
because the album validates 30 years in the music
industry, or perhaps it’s because they have reached a
level of excellence that even surprises themselves.
Whatever it is, Roland and Robert have done it
again with 12 tracks of nonstop musical artistry
that reconfi rms their legendary status throughout
the world.
“Years ago, we believed that we chose our career
— never realizing that it was the opposite,” said
Robert. “Our career chose us. Is this our Destiny?
Absolutely.”
“Honehone I Ka Poli” — Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
Release Date: July 2008
Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, a highly respected kumu hula (hula teacher), haku mele (song
writer), singer and Hawaiian cultural leader, has just released another album, Honehone I Ka Poli.
The album title, which translates to “sweet resounding in my heart,” is a message that Hewett
has recently discovered within himself: “My music must resound sweetly in my heart first,
allowing me to share it with others.”
Hewett describes each song on the album as a distinctly colored lei of memories and
experiences woven lovingly and worn close to his heart. As a parent and kumu hula of Kuhai Halau
O Kawaikapuokalani Pa ‘Olapa Kahiko, Hewett has entwined stories as they have been lived by
him to be perpetuated forever in song for his children and haumana (students).
The album also holds extra sentimental value because, for the first time, Hewett’s daughter Ula
accompanies him on all of the songs, and is the featured solo vocalist on Pua Aloalo.
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Maui Divers Jewelry, Hawai‘i’s largest jewelry
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photographer Kim Taylor Reece to create its newest jewelry line
featuring the beauty of the hula kahiko and other aspects of the
Hawaiian culture.
Credited for the discovery of Hawaiian black coral and the
rare gold coral, Maui Divers Jewelry offers not only precious
coral jewelry, but also a vast selection of Hawaiian gold jewelry,
diamonds and other beautiful gemstones. The company’s Island
Pearl Collection features a variety of pearls found in the Pacific,
including the exotic Tahitian black pearl, golden South Sea
pearl, and recently the unique chocolate Tahitian pearl.
The company also recently released the Wyland Collection,
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such as reef fish, whales, dolphins
and turtles in 14-karat gold charms,
pendants, earrings, rings, bracelets
and necklaces.
Customers are given the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at
the entire process in a free tour at the
Maui Divers Jewelry Design Center
located at 1520 Liona St. (near Ala
Moana Center). A 15- to 20-minute
tour is available daily from 8:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week,
including holidays. Free pick up and
drop off to and from Waikiki is also
available.
There are 60 Maui Divers Jewelry stores located on Oahu, Maui,
Hawai‘i, and Kaua‘i, as well as in California (San Francisco, Orange County,
and San Diego) and Guam. For more
information, call (808) 946-7979.
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DY OF THE
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Carrie Ann Inaba graces TV with her stunning
performance as a judge on Dancing With The Stars
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onolulu-born Carrie Ann Inaba is looking forward to a
well-deserved vacation this summer.
“I’m trying as hard as I can not to work,” she says. “Last year
was a really intense year. I had two seasons of Dancing with the
Stars and then Dance War with Bruno and then we went back
to Dancing with the Stars. And I just bought a house before that.
So, as soon as the season ended this year, I said I’m turning off
the phone and going on a retreat.”
On her summer to do list: Redecorate that new house, do a
detox, massages, chiropractor, a trip to New York, roller skating, indoor rock climbing, paintball, camping and going to the
theatre.
Once an aspiring entertainer at Punahou School, Inaba left
Hawai‘i at 18 and went on to release three records in Japan as
a teen pop star. She then danced her way to TV as a Fly Girl
on the Emmy-Award winning television show In Living Color
and studied dance and choreography at University of California at Irvine and at the Debbie Reynolds Studios in North
Hollywood.
From there, she quickly built up her resume to include performing with Madonna and Ricky Martin, acting in films such
as Austin Powers 3: Goldmember, and choreographing for shows
such as American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance?, America’s
Got Talent and others.
But with an estimated 20 million viewers, it’s probably her
role as a judge on one of today’s hottest TV shows, Dancing
with the Stars, that has made her one of America’s most recognizable faces.
“For me, Dancing with the Stars has given me a voice,” says
Inaba. “I spend a lot of my life pondering big life questions.
Everything I have and everything I am is pretty much because
of dance, and what’s amazing about this is that as a dancer you
choose to move instead of speak, but now I get to speak a lot
more, and it’s an interesting responsibility.”
Last March, Inaba, 40, moved into her new house in Los
Angeles with boyfriend Artem Chigvintsev, a Russian ballroom dancer. The 10,000-square-foot lot includes a home with
three bedrooms, two baths and a “great” yard. They also transformed a back room into a small dance studio.
“My biggest project right now is redecorating my house,”
says Inaba. “I love furniture shopping and I love redecorating.
And then my next project that I’m probably going to do is landscaping. I’ve never done that before, so I’m excited.”
Inaba also reveals that she’s developing two new television
shows, one with Raj Kapoor and the other with Chigvintsev.
She’s also developing a show for Las Vegas called East, and
then of course there’s filming for Dancing with the Stars season
7 in September.
“My ultimate goal for my career is producing for television,”
says Inaba. “I love the medium, I’ve been doing it for 20 years.
It’s just an amazing medium that can reach so many people.”
As for marriage, Inaba says they’re “not quite there yet …
I still have to meet his parents,” she explains. However, one
thing is for sure, she hopes to one day move back to Hawai‘i. “I
love Hawai‘i,” she says. “I think for a lot of us, our dream is to
go away, make our name in the world, and then come back to
Hawai‘i to raise a family or retire. That’s my plan.”
Inaba, whose last visit to the Islands was last summer, says
one of the local traditions she has brought with her to Hollywood is bringing a gift with her when invited to a person’s
home. “I never knew it was just Hawai‘i, but apparently it is
because people are always kind of shocked when I bring them a
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Dancing
with the stars judges Bruno Tonioli, Inaba and Len Goodman
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photo by BOB D’AMICO/ courtesy ABC, Inc.
CARRIE ANN’S
photo courtesy Ihilani Resort & Spa
FAVORITE THINGS ON OAHU:
Ihilani Resort & Spa: “It’s the best spa in Hawai‘i,” she
says. “I love it. All the treatments are amazing. And it’s
the best hotel.”
photo by Nathalie Walker
gift,” she says. “I also love to wear pareos. That’s my favorite outfit, a bathing suit and pareo and slippers.” She also
still takes her shoes off at home and she loves li hing mui.
Her trips to Hawai‘i usually consist of a week at the
Ihilani Resort and Spa, time with her friends and a visit to
her father’s place on the Big Island.
“Also, Artem likes to fish, so when we go to Hawai‘i
we try to get him out there fishing in the ocean,” she says.
“And I’ll go to a beach on the Big Island and boogie board.
I also like to get massages, lay by the ocean usually at
night under a tree, and go to the North Shore.”
Inaba, whose ethnic background is Japanese, Chinese
and Irish, admits that it was not easy to get to where she
is today. Her advice for aspiring dancers, actors and singers: “Be prepared to work really hard and also be prepared
that if you work really hard it’ll pay off and it’ll be so
rewarding.
“A lot of people think it’ll come easy, but no matter how
talented you are or how beautiful you are, it is still going
to be difficult because there are a lot of talented, beautiful
people out here in Hollywood. This is where all the beautiful, talented people come. And that can be intimidating
for a lot of people when they first come out here.”
In addition to hard work, Inaba also credits her childhood in Hawai‘i and her love for the Islands for her success. Afterall, it’s where it all started — as a 3-year-old at
Hanahaouli School.
“At Hanahaouli, they had this creative movement
program and I remember this teacher and she taught
me that dance was just a movement,” recalls Inaba. “She
would turn on the music and we would grab a scarf and do
whatever around this pavillion. So dance has always been
freedom for me. The moment I dance, I’m free and this
teacher instilled that in my body and soul. And that’s what
I tell people on Dancing with the Stars to try to tap into
that sort of real emotional experience of dance because it’s
wonderful.”
Like many girls in Hawai‘i, Inaba learned to dance the
hula. which helped her to understand the importance of
technique.
“Through hula, I learned that dancing is also a way of
storytelling, and that there’s cultural value to the movement,” says Inaba. “Especially with the hula, you’re representing history and that’s very important, so you have to
do it right.
“I’m just so glad I was raised in Hawai‘i. Where ever
I go I feel like I always have Hawai‘i with me. No matter how difficult my life has gotten at certain points, and
it has been difficult to get to where I am today, to know
that Hawai‘i is always there, that I always feel like I can
go back there and it’ll be the same and I’ll always be welcomed. I feel that has given me strength through most of
my career.”
Sightseeing on the North Shore: “I love going to the
beach and watching the surfers. And you have to go to
Matsumoto’s for their shaved ice.”
Zippy’s Zip Min: “I took
my boyfriend to Zippy’s
and it was so funny
because I was talking so much about it
that he thought it was
something fancy and
when we got there he said,
“Th is is Zippy’s?”
photo by Yu Shing Ting
Waffle hot dot at KC Drive Inn: “It’s not there anymore? I’m so upset.” (KC Drive Inn closed in March
2005, however, the original KC Waffle Dog is still available at The Little
Oven on King
Street, Kalei Eggs
Outlet and The
Queen Bee.)
photo courtesy Dayton Asato
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ON A ROW
Hawaiʻi’s best canoe paddlers heat up for the state championship
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Efficient paddling techniques are essential in competition
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fter hundreds of hours of preparation and sacrifice, it
comes down to a four-minute sprint. Walk away for a
quick bite and you’ll miss it. It’s over that quickly, and it’s that
satisfying.
It may sound absolutely foolish and a painful waste of someone’s invested time, but for more than 3,000 canoe paddlers
across Hawaiʻi, it is the pinnacle of the state’s sport: To earn
the title of state champion.
“It is the race you train for, and it is the ultimate goal,” says
longtime Kailua Canoe Club member and coach Teo Clemens.
“For many paddlers this is their Super Bowl, and you strive to
perform on the big stage.”
Each August Hawaiʻi’s best canoe paddlers battle for ocean
superiority in the state championship regatta. More than 60
canoe clubs seek the ultimate win. They are the best of the best
— proven champions in their respective canoe associations.
“It is an amazing cultural event for everyone,” says Lauren
Bartlett of the seven-time defending state champion Hawaiian
Canoe Club of Maui. “You have three generations of people
racing on one day, in the same canoe — it’s the most ‘chickenskin,’ fun experience you can imagine.”
The event’s venue changes every year as different islands
take turns hosting the season’s final regatta. But regardless of
its setting, whether it’s Hanalei Bay on Kauaʻi or Hilo Bay on
the Big Island, the state championships is a spectator and fam-
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Paddlers swap crew members during a long-distance race
ily friendly event. It’s like a mini-carnival, with food, shopping,
give-aways ... and did we mention the food?
“The crowd is massive — sometimes 10,000-strong — and
we’re all doing something we really enjoy,” says Hui Nalu Canoe Club president Bruce Blankenfeld. “It’s a cultural event to
a large degree and something unique to Hawaiʻi.”
“They call it the state championships when it really should
be called a state festival,” adds Clemens. “Every club has a different cheer, they have different color jerseys and logos, even
the smells coming from barbecues are different. It’s definitely a
family event from sunup to sundown.”
The all-day affair starts with our keiki, children 12 years
and younger. By day’s end, our kupuna (seniors), some even
into their 70s, will have represented their respective clubs in a
variety of races.
“The racing is obviously at the highest level, but for so many
of us, it really is a chance to meet new people and see old
friends,” says Blankenfeld. “It’s about coming together as one
community to share the spirit of our sport.”
“Every age and every ethnicity is represented,” says Rosie
Lum of Healani Canoe Club. Lum has coached teams on
Oʻahu for 35 years. “You have the youngest and oldest all part
of the same event. Some of our clubs are separated by the
ocean but we’re kept together by the love of our state sport.”
The competition can be extremely emotional for some.
To reach this level of performance, teams spend hundreds
of hours practicing, and time in the boat with mates usually
means time away from families at home.
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“You find ways to get training in because we all have family
commitments, but the key is trying to balance everything and
keeping your priorities in order,” says Lum. “It’s a sacrifice for
paddlers and their families.”
This year’s event at Keehi Lagoon (near Honolulu Airport)
Aug. 2 is no different. The usual powers will be there, including Hawaiian of Maui, Lanikai, Kailua, Outrigger and Hui
Lanakila canoe clubs of Oʻahu and Puna and Kai ʻOpua from
the Big Island.
“That’s really one of the cool things about the states is
seeing other clubs from Neighbor Islands and realizing there
are many similarities in what we do in order to get here,” says
Clemens. “Whether it’s Kailua on Oʻahu or Hanalei on Kauaʻi,
everyone has worked hard to reach the highest level.”
But just days after the state championships, the blood,
sweat and cheers continue for thousands of adult paddlers.
Many immediately switch gears and start training for longdistance races. While summer regatta season is about sprints,
the fall’s long-distance season is about marathons. The season
culminates with a 41-mile race from the island of Molokaʻi to
Oʻahu across the always unpredictable and often treacherous
Kaiwi Channel. The women will take on the Kaiwi Channel in
the Na Wahine o Ke Kai on Sept. 28. The men will follow two
weeks later on Oct. 12.
“One season ends, you celebrate and the next one is
here,” says Bartlett. “It’s a huge investment in time, but it’s so
worth it.”
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South China Sea
O
n Kauaʻi’s eastern shore, a humble town makes its
map mark. A 15-minute drive along Kuhio Highway leads you from the island’s main airport in Lihue to
the Royal Coconut Coast, a title given in homage to the
emerald palm groves studding Kauaʻi’s eastside. It’s said
that some of these trees date back to Kauaʻi’s plantation
era, commodities significant to Island royalty.
Left of your driver’s seat is a view of the “Sleeping Giant,” Mount Nounou, that watches over fields of agriculture at its foot. Th rough the passenger’s window, vistas of
pristine Pacific blue are intermittently broken by modest
“old Hawaiʻi”-style storefronts and multi-story resorts
shaded by the area’s namesake fronds.
Th is is Kapa‘a.
In spite of its quaint plantation town charm, Kapa‘a
(meaning “the solid” in Hawaiian) is slowly becoming
a popular hub for tourists and locals. Th ink of it as an
on-the-beaten-path locale for off-the-beaten-path everything: Kapa‘a has grade-school science and art exhibits at
the Kauaʻi Children’s Discovery Museum, grill-your-own
S’mores at Scott y’s Beachside BBQ , an orchid abundance
at Orchid Alley, historic churches and cemetaries, among
other things.
“Kapa‘a has gone through a lot of changes over the
years,” says John Davison, a Kapa‘a resident since 1978
who started an art gallery in the town four years ago. “It’s
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Whimisical pieces showcased in John Davison’s gallery
experiencing a boom now with a lot of interesting business.
But it (still) feels like old Kauaʻi.”
One of Kapa‘a’s biggest draws is its eclectic shopping
scene. Kuhio Highway is lined with a sort of small-town
“strip mall” full of diverse mom-and-pop boutiques. A
block-long walk yields modern Hurley skater T-shirts,
hippie hemp wear, minerals and stones, ukuleles, artwork
and handmade items from as far as India — all housed in
wood-board buildings that display their generation-spanning duration.
With that, here are some noted spots that showcase the
diversity of Kapa‘a’s shopping.
Kawamoto Store
What was once an old Maytag Home Appliance Center
on Kuhio Highway now houses artwork by Davison and
Winston Kawamoto. The Kawamoto store is a relic of old
Kapa‘a, dating back to 1954. Since then, the Kawamoto
Store has served several different functions — as a grocery
store and Schwin bike shop — becoming in the ’90s a
showcase for the fruits of Kawamoto’s spare time hobby.
“I turned the store into a place to show my art,” Kawamoto says. His oil-based portraits of people line one half of
the store space.
The other half belongs to Davison. A painter himself,
Davison’s Island-inspired work stands alongside his wife
Hayley’s intricately carved koa furniture. Jewelry and other
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A shopper snags a great find at Hula Girl
whimsical handcraft s from Kauaʻi artists also are available
at Davison’s gallery.
“I like art with a sense of humor,” Davision says.
4-1322 Kuhio Highway. Call 808-821-8022.
Hula Girl
Housed in the Kawamura Building is a haven for Hawaiian gift s. Tiki mugs, Hula Girl coffee and other kitschy
items sit among Paradiso and Pineapple Moon Hawaiian
shirts, silk ties and Hinano casual apparel. A photo of Elvis
looks down at Hula Girl shoppers while the vintage Avanti
aloha shirt sported by The King in the picture can be purchased a few racks away. Hula Girl also carries aloha shirts
with the classic Primo Beer print, reminsicent of one of
Hawaiʻi’s favorite drinks.
Fashionistas will also enjoy the selection of fancy Donna
Rico dresses, which sales clerk Tabitha Booth says are
popular for special occations.
“Locals come here for weddings,” Booth says.
4504 Kukui St. Call 808-822-1950.
South China Sea Trading Company
Beautiful handbags in its window offer passersby a
glimpse of this store’s stunning jewelry and accessories,
including handcrafted hairclips and souveniers. South
China Sea’s shop also shimmers with silks fi nely made into
traditional Asian Chong Sum dresses.
“We offer gift items and clothing
with an Asian theme. Some are imported, some of the jewelry is made
locally,” says South China Sea clerk
Linda Lopez.
One of South China Sea’s unique
offerings is Larimar jewelry. Larimar
is an extremely rare gemstone only
found in the Carribbean. The stone
of varing bluish hues — the highest
quality being a volcanic blue color —
is a recent discovery, with its mining
having begun in the ’70s. South China
Sea offers Larimar set in rings, bracelets and other forms.
4-1354 Kuhio Hwy. #2. Call 808823-8655
Divine Planet
Located in the Kauaʻi Village Shopping Center, Divine Planet offers
Asian-imported items as well. However, the store’s selection of skirts, tops
and dresses are hip enough to mold
seamlessly into mainstream fashion.
The store has oversized totes made
from rice bags, as well as pashminas
and even home accessories. Divine
Planet also will customize jewelry
with its extensive inventory of exquisite beads.
Credit its owner Sonja McGinnis’
tastes for Divine Planet’s eclecticism.
She and her husband Mike began the
store four years ago and travel frequently to Asia to acquire items for
the store.
“My husband and I combine my
love of shopping and his love of
travel,” McGinnis says. “We buy what
we like.”
Divine Planet also carries Kauaʻi
calcite, an orange-brown gem said to
calm and relieve frustration. Unique to
Divine Planet as well are high-quality
leather wallets made from stingray skin.
4-831 Kuhio Hwy. Call 808-821-1835.
Fine imported fabrics at Divine Planet
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THE ONION
Kula’s famed vegetable is honored with a festival this summer
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2007 Maui Onion Festival eating-contest
winner Dave “The Onionator” Sheridan (above)
triumphs over other tenacious onion eaters
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have been correct in her oft-quoted statement that
“rose is a rose is a rose.” But she obviously never visited
the island of Maui.
Had Ms. Stein been so fortunate, she would have discovered what residents of the Valley Isle and epicureans
worldwide have long known. Namely, that there are onions, and there are Kula onions.
Kula is a region located along the slopes of majestic
Mt. Haleakala, the landmark dormant volcano that towers above central Maui.
For reasons that agricultural experts attribute to terrain, elevation and soil, this area produces what are generally recognized as the world’s sweetest onions. Before
providing scientific reasons for the quality of Kula onions, let me first recount some personal experiences with
this tastiest of bulbs.
On my first trip to Maui some 35 years ago, I was a
guest at the home of a local family. Among the appetiz-
in sulfur.
Perhaps because of their reputation,
Kula onions are quite expensive, costing three or four times more than regular yellow onions. But the price is well
worth it in terms of quality and taste.
Kula onions are used in many of the
high-end restaurants that abound on
Maui. But if you are on a budget, you
can always purchase an onion or two at
the local supermarket and try them for
yourself.
Or, as a fun alternative, you can attend the 19th annual Maui Onion Fes-
tival. Th is year’s event will be held Aug.
23 at Whaler’s Village in Kaʻanapali,
just an onion’s toss away from Lahaina.
Admission is free.
The event draws thousands and features a produce market, onion recipe
and eating contests, food booths with
onions prepared in every imaginable
fashion, a craft fair, Hawaiian entertainment and hula performances. The
record in the onion-eating contest is 9
ounces consumed in 60 seconds.
I’ll pass on the contest. But I’ll never, ever pass on a Kula onion.
photo courtesy Maui Onion Festival
ers — known in these parts as pupus
— was lomi lomi salmon. It’s a popular Hawaiian dish made with salted
salmon, diced tomatoes and chopped
onions.
I’d tasted lomi lomi salmon before,
but nothing compared to what was
served up at this informal backyard
gathering. The difference, I was knowingly informed by my host, was the
onions. Specifically, the Kula onions.
Several years later, during a business
trip to Chicago, I had the good fortune
to dine at the renowned steak palace
Gene & Georgetti’s. In the middle
of our table was a platter of sliced
beefsteak tomatoes and onions. Not
just any onions, mind you. But Kula
onions.
My dinner mates were shocked to
see me take a couple of slices of the onions and eat them raw. Trust me, I told
them. Taste them, I added. You’ll love
them, I promised.
They humored me by each cutting
off a little bitt y piece and placing it in
their mouths out of politeness more
than curiosity. They were stunned at
how tasty and sweet they were.
Of course, you can cook Kula onions. But that’s missing the point and
the taste. All onions taste sweeter when
cooked or sautéed.
I actually know of people who eat
them as sandwiches. Not with a slice of
salami or a hamburger patt y, but simply a slice of quality cheese with a bit of
mayo or hot mustard and a slice of Kula
onion. That’s it.
Now, the scientific part as to why
regular onions literally cause tears of
discomfort while Kula onions elicit
tears of gastronomic joy.
Regular onions have high levels
of sulfur compounds, which contain
pyruvic acid. It’s this acid that makes
onions so harsh to the taste and
causes eyes to tear when slicing or
dicing them.
Kula onions are grown in an area
where temperatures are cool and
the volcanic red soil is rich and low
Maui onion rings are among the
foods presented at the festival
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shores and underneath the placid blue waters of the
Pacific lies a hidden world of powerful monsters that can
grow to twice the length of a human and tip the scales at
more than 1,000 pounds. Encountering one of these creatures, or even their smallish 150-pound cousins, is enough
to produce a lifetime of memories and fishing tales to be
bragged about the next time you visit a river or lake in the
hopes of landing a five-pound trout or bass.
Deep-sea fishing off the Big Island is not just a fun way
to while away a few hours during a vacation; it could be
your one chance to challenge some of nature’s most powerful creatures in one of the world’s most abundant fishing
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grounds. Though migration patterns do keep the fish moving, anglers in almost any season can find themselves on
the opposite end of an ono, mahimahi, ahi, sailfish, shortbilled spearfish, striped marlin or the massive Pacific blue
marlin that has been the dream catch of ocean fisherman
since man first put boat to water.
Deep-sea fishing comes into its own a few miles off the
Kohala coast. Just a mile off shore, the bottom plummets
to more than 4,000 feet below the calm surface, which
is protected from high winds and big seas by Mauna Loa
and Kilauea volcanoes. Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy
breathtaking views of the 13,000-foot giants that produced the island as rainbows sparkle with color against
the green backdrop. Dolphins are common and welcome
guests. As if part of the tour, the intelligent and playful
creatures act out what seems to be a carefully practiced
routine that features high-speed runs highlighted by
graceful arcs into the air, just to disappear and suddenly
spring skyward in a spiraling motion that make you
wonder if you just happened to enter the world’s biggest
aquarium.
And all that happens before the first bite pulls the line
from its spreader clip and the 900 yards of monofilament
begins to disappear into the ocean depths and the oncetranquil ride turns into what J.D. Hudson, a crew member
aboard the fishing vessel Bite Me calls “a pleasant ride interrupted by moments of chaos.”
The Bite Me is one of three boats owned by Bite Me
Sport Fishing, a company that has been pulling in the big
fish off the Kona coast for seven years. Bite Me is a fivetime winner of the Best Charter Boat in the West Hawaiʻi
Readers Choice Awards while owner Brian Wargo was a
back-to-back winner of the Maui Jim Marlin Tournament
Series Championship. When trying to entice the fish to
bite, that type of experience is a major plus because these
creatures are not just going to jump into the boat.
The best way to enjoy your time at sea is to think of
it as an ocean tour with fishing as a bonus. There are no
guarantees, but experienced fisherman like Wargo and his
crew increase your chances of landing one of these Pacific
hunters by understanding the creatures’ habits and what
works best in Hawaiʻi’s unique conditions. Everything
matters — the speed of the boat, where you fish, what
type of lure you use and at what depth. You’ll appreciate
this knowledge as the line spins off the reel and your heart
begins to race as you’re strapped into the chair to begin
your battle against the force of nature, a battle that can
last an hour or more.
The thrill of a catch is an adrenaline rush for sport fishers
Grabbing the rod, your hands feel the power of the fi sh
as it dives deep in an effort to free itself. The air conditioned cabin suddenly empties as your audience gathers
about in wonderment of what has been hooked. Pulling
back with your legs, you bring the beast in closer before
leaning forward to reel in the excess line. You repeat
this motion, five, 10, 20 times, and the mystery of what
is on the other end remains unsolved. Finally, the leader
appears, signaling that the end of the batt le is near. The
crew readies its gaff to pull in whatever was hungry. A
few more tugs from the chair and the silver sides of the
fi sh reflect in the sunlight showing off the bright yellow
fi ns that indicate you’ve just landed one of the tastiest
fi sh the oceans have to offer, an ahi or yellow-fi n tuna. At
more than 50 pounds and four feet in length, it’s a
trophy you won’t soon tire of talking about.
Bite Me offers half-day, three-quarters and full-day
charters. They will even take you out at night if that’s
what you prefer. Charters can be custom designed to fit
your particular needs, and they even have cool Bite Me
gear that you can purchase for your fi shing buddies back
home. Prices vary on boat size and length of charter. You
can contact Bite Me at 808-936-3442 or log on to bitemesportfi shing.com.
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The Ghost of
Washington Place
As told to Rick Carroll by
Emme Tomimbang Burns
Photo courtesy
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
There are many wonderful
stories about former Hawaiʻi governor
John Burns. You know he’s been gone
so long — he died in 1975 — but
his life and legend are so much alive.
Every political season his name comes
up of if he’s still around, inspiring the
next governor or the next leader. It’s
so strange it’s almost eerie.
I don’t like to admit it, but I know
his spirit is still here. There are times
I’ve felt his presence. I don’t ever
question it, I just go with it. And
who knows? Those apparitions or
appearances may very well be true,
but I’m not afraid, just glad he’s
looking over our shoulder.
One of the stories I’ve often heard
is about a tourist couple visiting the
State Capitol who wandered into
Washington Place (the governor’s
private residence) accidentally one day.
It was in the late ‘70s or early ‘80s.
They were alone and looking
around when this gentleman, a tall
older gentleman, came upon them and
showed them around and gave them a
running history along the way.
He was very cordial and friendly,
and yet he seemed aloof. They
described him as being aloof. They
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didn’t know who he was, but he spent,
oh, about 15 minutes on the tour,
recalling special features of the house.
Then he excused himself, said he
had to take care of something, but to
please stay and enjoy the house, and
they did. When they got ready to leave
Washington Place, a guard found
them and asked what they were doing.
“Oh, we were with a tall, whitehaired gentleman who was showing us
around,” they said. And the guard, who
was Hawaiian, said, “What tall, whitehaired gentleman?” (At that time
George Ariyoshi was governor, and
although he is tall, his hair is jet black.)
“Oh, he was wearing a dark suit,”
they said. Which is what the governor
always wore. And just then they saw a
portrait on the wall and pointed to it
and said:
“There, that’s him.”
“No way!” the guard said. “Are you
sure that’s him?”
“Oh, we’re sure it was him,” they
said. The guard didn’t know what to
believe, but he didn’t have the nerve
to tell them who he thought they
saw. And they left, never suspecting
anything out of the ordinary. The
portrait on the wall, of course, was
that of Governor Burns. That’s how I
heard the story.
Editor’s note: Rick Carroll is a
travel writer and editor of the popular
“Hawai‘i’s Best Spooky Tales” book
series. His work can be found at local
bookstores, as well as via Bess Press at
www.besspress.com.
The above story is taken from his
book, “Hawai‘i’s Best Spooky Tales:
The Original.”
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ArtSpree
Fireworks Spectacular
July 3-4
Board the Navatek I for a Fourth of July
cruise, featuring dinner, live local music
and view the holiday fireworks shows
each night.
Departs Pier 6 at Aloha Tower
Marketplace Thursday (July 3) 6:159:30 p.m., Friday (July 4) 6:15-9:15
p.m., cruise packages available. Call
808-973-1311.
Epilepsy Foundation Fun Run/Walk
July 4
5K and 10K runs, and a 1-mile walk.
Proceeds benefit the foundation’s
education and information services.
Prizes awarded to winners, and prize
drawings available for all event
attendees. Entry forms available at local
health clubs, shoe stores, in Hawai‘i
Sport Magazine or online at www.
Active.com
Starts and ends at Kailua High School,
451 Ulumanu Drive, Kailua. 7 a.m.
$25 or $30. Call 808-528-3058 or
808-524-0330, ext. 2, or visit www.
hawaiiepilepsy.com
Konishiki Kids Foundation Benefit
July 4
Kids’ activities, including face painting,
balloon twisting, tattoo artist,
magician, clowns, live musical acts and
other performers. DJ at wave pool. Ends
with fireworks show. Waterpark rides
open.
Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park,
400 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei. 10:30
a.m.-9 p.m., fireworks 7:30 p.m.
$35. Call 808-674-9283 or visit
www.hawaiianwaters.com or www.
konishikikids.com
“Shine” The White Party
July 4
Russell Tanoue’s 12th annual birthday
project fundraiser. Benefits Aloha
United Way and Project Shine. Dinner
buffet by Chef Chai, with festivities and
dancing. White attire.
Chai’s Island Bistro at Aloha Tower
Marketplace, 1 Aloha Tower Drive,
Honolulu. Dinner 7 p.m., festivities 10
p.m.-2 a.m. $40 dinner only and raffle
ticket, $25 Shine festivities only (and
raffle), $400 VIP reserved table. Buy
tickets at Chai’s or at www.rtvip.com
BayFest 2008
July 4-6
19th annual BayFest. Live musical
acts include Little Big Town and
Rodney Atkins (July 4), 3 Doors
Down (July 5) and Everclear and Live
(July 6). Also, carnival rides, games,
military displays, contests, nightly
fireworks, food and more. Open to
the public.
Marine Corps Base, Kaneohe Bay.
Friday through Sunday, fair opens at
noon, concerts 7 p.m. $5 general fair
admission (age 5 and under
are free), concert tickets $24 Friday,
$29 Saturday and Sunday, $58 all
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3 Doors Down at BayFest
three concerts. Call 1-877-750-4400 or
visit www.bayfesthawaii.com
ArtSpree
July 12
An all-ages art day, featuring continuous
art-related activities, demonstrations,
music, dance and live art. Special
children’s activities.
The Contemporary Museum, 2411
Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu. 10
a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Call 808-526-1322,
ext. 10
Hula Hoolauna Aloha
July 12-13
Seventh annual. Celebrating hula
customs of Hawai‘i and Japan. Features
local halau and visiting halau from Japan.
Exhibition Saturday and competition
Sunday. Limited seating at competition.
Saturday, July 12: Ala Moana Center
Centerstage, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.,
Honolulu. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, July
13: Waikiki Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave.,
Waikiki. 3-9 p.m. Call 808-347-2012 or
visit www.hoolauna.com
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with 800 children. Also, food booths and
displays.
Kapiolani Park, 3902 Paki Ave., Waikiki.
Call 808-732-3739 or visit www.
RoySakuma.net for more info and time.
The Love Festival
July 19
Summertime dance party featuring local
DJs Icey, Junior Sanchez, Micro, Reza,
Taylor, G-Spot and more. Three stages of
entertainment. For ages 18-plus.
Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park, 400
Farrington Hwy., Kapolei. 8 p.m.-4 a.m.
$25-$40 presale general, $75 VIP. Visit
www.thelovefestival.com
That Big ‘80s Show
Aug. 2
Bobby Brown performs live. Also James
Coles and United DJs in the mix and
Hawai‘i ‘80s artist, Glenn Medeiros. For
ages 18-plus.
Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina St.,
Honolulu. Doors open 8 p.m. $43.50-$50
general, $100 VIP. Call 1-877-750-4400
or visit www.ticketmaster.com
Honolulu Family Festival
Aug. 7-10 and 14-17
Rides by E.K. Fernandez Shows, trapeze
show, The Racing Pigs, backyard circus
and puppet parade, local artists and
food.
Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park,
1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Waikiki. Thursday
5-10 p.m., Friday 5 p.m.-midnight,
Saturday 10 a.m.-midnight, Sunday 10
a.m.-10 p.m. Free entry, scrips available
for food and rides. Call 808-924-1907 or
visit www.honolulufamilyfestival.com
Tinman Triathlon
July 20
Along O‘ahu’s scenic shore. Includes a
750-meter swim, 40K bike ride and 10K
run around Diamond Head.
Race begins 5:30 a.m. at Queen’s
Beach, Waikiki; ends at Kapiolani Park,
Waikiki. Call 808-695-8101 or visit www.
TinmanHawaii.com for more information
and to download entry form.
Perry and Price Anniversary Show
Aug. 9
The longtime Hawai‘i radio duo, Michael
W. Perry and Larry Price, broadcast their
25th anniversary show. Great food, live
entertainment. Perry and Price pose for
photos and sign autographs after the
show.
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom,
2005 Kalia Road, Waikiki. 8-11 a.m. $59$79, under age 10 are $49, full tables
available. Call 808-262-6300 or visit
www.ksskradio.com
Starbucks Ukulele Festival
July 26
Showcases the ukulele. Performances
by Hawai‘i’s top entertainers, national
celebrities and an ukulele orchestra
Made In Hawai‘i Festival
Aug. 15
More than 400 booths featuring food,
books, gifts, fashions, plants, arts and
crafts and more that are all made in
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Honolulu Family Festival
Hawai‘i. Live music and Hawai‘i’s top
culinary artists on site.
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Arena,
777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Friday and
Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 10
a.m.-5 p.m. $3 general, under age 6
are free. Call 808-533-1292 or visit
www.madeinhawaiifestival.com
A performance of Okinawan music and
dances, featuring traditional costumes.
Mamiya Theater at Chaminade
University campus, 3142 Waialae
Ave., Kaimuki. 2 p.m. $25 general,
$20 seniors and age 12 and under.
Call 808-550-TIKS or visit www.
honoluluboxoffice.com
Greek Festival
Aug. 23-24
Celebrating all that is Greek. Greek
food, music and cultural activities.
St. Constantine and Helen Greek
Orthodox Cathedral hosts.
Ala Moana Beach Park, McCoy
Pavilion, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd.,
Honolulu. Call 808-521-7220.
Hawai‘i Healing Garden Festival
Aug. 23-27
Cultural presentations, speakers,
children’s programs, tours, workshops.
Healthy Hawai‘i Expo offering natural/
organic products and concert with
traditional dance, theater and music.
Waimea Valley, North Shore,
Oahu. Call 808-638-0888 or visit www.
HawaiiHealthGuide.com or www.
HawaiiHealingGarden.com
for more information
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Aug. 24
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Lahaina 4th of July
Slack Key Guitar Concert
July 2
Slack key master Kevin Brown entertains, performing traditional Hawaiian
songs and sharing stories. George Kahumoku Jr. also performs and hosts.
Pavilion at Napili Kai Beach Resort,
5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Napili.
7:30 p.m. $45. Call 808-669-3858.
Lahaina 4th Of July
July 4
A family-style Independence Day
celebration. Fireworks, live music and
more fun.
Front Street, Lahaina, music 6-8 p.m.
(makai library lawn). Fireworks 8 p.m.
Free. Email [email protected]
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apiilani Hwy., Lahaina. Saturday and
Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Call 808661-5304 or visit www.lahainacannerymall.com
Obon Dance and Festival
Aug. 1-2
A celebration for the Japanese season
of remembrance, honoring ancestors.
Special services and festivities, including bon dancing.
Wailuku Jodo Mission, 67 Central Ave.,
Wailuku. Friday and Saturday services 7
p.m., dancing 8 p.m. Call 808-224-0066.
19th Annual Maui Onion Festival
Aug. 2-3
Honoring the Maui Kula onion. Onioneating contest, amateur and professional cooking competitions, local
celebrity chefs, recipe contest, kids’
games, art exhibits, live music and
farmer’s market.
Whaler’s Village, 2435 Kaanapali Parkway, Lahaina. Call 808-661-4567 or
visit www.whalersvillage.com
Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Events
“Tender Years- Halau I Ka Wekiu”
July 5
Performances by the kumu hula, KumZ
“Once On This Island” Onstage
July 11-Aug. 3
A Caribbean musical adaptation of
“The Little Mermaid.” A peasant girl
falls in love with a wealthy man.
Iao Theater, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku.
Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 5 p.m. Call 808-242-6969.
Keiki Hula Festival
July 26-27
10th annual. Eight halau from Maui
perform kahiko and ‘auana hula. Also,
Hawaiian artisans and crafters demonstrating lei making, wood carving
and more.
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The Stylistics at Soul Jam
(aka Karl Veto Baker and Michael Casupang) and their halau. The two share
personal stories and songs from their
new CD.
Castle Theatre, 7 p.m. $10, $25 or $35.
“Soul Jam”
July 21
The Stylistics perform, along with The
ChiLites, Three Degrees.
Castle Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $35 or $49
“Maui Film Festival Presents ...”
Wednesdays in July and August
Weekly film presentations. Titles TBA.
Tickets on sale one hour before each
screening. Light dinner served, with
dessert and beverages at Candlelight
Cafe.
Castle Theater, 5 and 7:30 p.m., $12
single or $10 with MFF passport. Visit
www.mauifilmfestival.com or call 808572-3456 for more information.
Maui Calls
Aug. 15
Annual MACC fundraiser. Gala food and
wine evening with live entertainers.
6 p.m. Call 808-242-2787 ext. 225
for tickets ***Maui Arts and Cultural
Center is located at One Cameron Way,
Kahului. For tickets, call 808-242-SHOW
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are free. Call 808-885-5669 or visit
www.parkerranch.com
Rubber Duckie Race
July 4
Enter various duck-related contests
— rubber duck race, duck quacking or
waddling contests. Also, live entertainers, food, craft booths, fireworks and
more.
Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kohala Coast.
Call 808-886-8822 or visit www.waikoloabeachresort.com
Volcano Village Parade
July 4
Parade open to anyone who wants
to march, and features “Uncle Sam,”
“Statue of Liberty,” kids on decorated
bikes, Hawai‘i Country Band and more.
Following the parade, enjoy food, kids’
games, craft fair, entertainers and more.
Call for a parade entry form.
Cooper Center, Wright Road, Volcano.
Call 808-982-7317 for entry form or
808-985-9508 for more information.
Year of the Paniolo
July 4
46th annual Independence Day Rodeo
and horse races. Watch Parker Ranch
cowboys in team sorting, double mugging, daily team roping and more. Food
and keiki activities.
Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena, Waimea
(Highway 190). 9 a.m.-noon. $5 advance or $6 at the gate, under age 10
Cultural Festival
July 12
28th annual, celebrating the “Year
of the Paniolo.” Enjoy hula, music,
Hawaiian arts and crafts and food
tasting.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park,
Highway 11, Volcano. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free admission. Call 808-985-6166.
Kilauea Volcano Wilderness Runs
July 26
Fundraiser for Volcano Art Center.
Includes 26.2-mile volcano marathon,
10-mile rim run and 5-mile caldera
run and walk.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park; all
routes start at flagpole at Kilauea
Military Camp, Crater Rim Drive. Friday July 25: Early check-in/registration
5-7 p.m., dinner 5-8 p.m.; Race Day:
Enter via KMC backgate 5-8 a.m.,
check-in 5-7 a.m. at KMC Theater. Call
808-969-7400 or visit www.VolcanoArtCenter.org for more information
International Billfish Tournament
July 28-Aug. 1
Five days of fishing off the Kona
coast, as well as social and cultural
events. More than 30 fishing teams
from around the world are expected
to compete. Opening ceremonies and
billfish parade.
Visit www.HIBTFishing.com or call
808-329-6155.
Summer Classic Car Show
Aug. 2
Unique classic cars on display.
Fundraiser for Waikoloa Community
Lions Club.
Waikoloa Elementary School at
Paniolo Avenue and Hooko Street,
Waikoloa. Free admission. $20 participant fee at the door.
Call 808-960-1955 or 808-896-8538.
Orchid Show
Aug. 8-10
Annual Hilo Orchid Society show. Thousands of orchids on display by top-notch
growers. Also, a selling area with orchids and orchid-related products.
Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, 350
Kalanikoa St., Hilo. Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-2
p.m. $4 adults at the door, kids are free.
Call 808-933-9772.
Aug. 9-10
Hawai‘i World Heritage Festival
Aug. 15
Fifth annual. Continuous performances,
fashion show, displays, demonstrations,
crafts, international foods and hands-on
family activities. Japanese, Hawaiian,
Okinawan, Scottish, African American
and more cultures represented.
Mooheau Bandstand, downtown Hilo.
3-10 p.m. Free. Call 808-933-9772 or
visit www.poshfestivals.com
Hula Kahiko Performance
Aug. 30
Performances of traditional hula and
chant, featuring Halau Haa Kea o Akala.
Also, craft demos.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Hula
overlooking Kilauea Crater at noon,
craft demos at Volcano Art Center 9
a.m.-2 p.m. Free (park fees apply). Call
808-967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Round-Up Club Rodeo
Aug. 30-31
34th annual, celebrating the “Year of
the Paniolo.” Rodeo activities — including roping, bull-riding and wild cow
races — as well as more family fun.
Food served.
Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena, 67-1435
Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela. Saturday
noon, Sunday 11 a.m. Adult tickets
available in advance or at the door, under age 10 are free. Call 808-885-5669
or visit www.ParkerRanch.com
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and natural elements. Sharon Jeffers introduces her mystic Hawaiian
playing cards, inspired by 52 mystical
places in the Hawaiian Islands.
Kaua‘i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 808-245-6931.
Kaua‘i Music Festival
Concert In The Sky
July 4
Annual fundraiser for Kaua‘i Hospice.
The Island’s largest aerial fireworks
show, as well as family fun, games,
water slides, face painting, food, various live entertainers and more. Get
tickets at Big Save locations and Menehune Food Marts.
Vidihna Soccer Field, Hoolako St., Lihue.
Gates open 2 p.m. $10 adults, $5 age
6-12, under age 5 are free. Call 808-2457277 or visit www.kauaihospice.org
Obon Dance Festival
July 4-5
Celebrating the Japanese season of
remembrance, honoring ancestors.
Special services, dancing and food.
West Kauai Hongwanji Mission, 4675
Menehune Road, Waimea. 7:30 p.m.
Call 808-338-1537.
Koloa Plantation Days
July 19-27
A celebration of ethnic groups that once
worked on Hawai‘i’s sugar plantations.
Golf tourney, craft fair, sand dune walk,
ho‘olaulea, rodeo and more. Theme is
“Camp Life, Plantation Style.”
Various locations on South Shore of
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www.KoloaPlantationDays.com for
times and schedules.
Obon Dance Festival
July 25-26
Traditional Japanese Buddhist ritual
honoring ancestors. Special services,
dancing, food.
WKH Koloa Temple, 5521 Koloa Road,
Koloa. 7:30 p.m. Call 808-338-1537.
Kaua‘i Music Festival
July 30-Aug. 2
The country’s top songwriters teach
their art to others in one-on-one consultations. Includes award-winning
writers, Grammy winning producers
and top A&R and industry professionals. Register by July 1 for discounted
hotel rate.
Hilton Kaua‘i Beach Resort, 4331
Kaua‘i Beach Drive, Lihue. Wednesday
through Saturday 9 a.m.-midnight
(registration 8-9 a.m. Wednesday). Visit
www.KauaiMusicFestival.com for more
information.
Ohana Saturday
Aug. 2
Presentation of astrology, numerology
“Dreams Come True”
Slack Key Concert
Aug. 8
Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele tunes by Doug and
Sandy McMaster. Free gift drawing.
Limited seating.
Hanalei Community Center, 5-5299
Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 4-5:30 p.m. $20
adults, $15 keiki and seniors. Call
808-826-1469.
Kaua‘i All Girls Rodeo
Aug. 10
Fast-paced rodeo action, including
barrel racing, pole bending, steer
undecorating, breakaway roping
and team roping. Lunch wagon with
local food.
CJM Country Stables Arena, 1831
Poipu Road, Poipu. 10 a.m. Free.
Call 808-639-3091 or visit
www.kauaiallgirlsrodeo.com
Garden Island Orchid Show
Aug. 21-24
Hundreds of varieties of orchids
on display and for sale. Also,
lectures and demonstrations on
orchid culture.
Lihue Convention Center, Vidinha
Stadium, Hookalo Street, Lihue.
Call 808-742-0333
Hawaiian Quilt Festival
Through Oct. 1
A two-part display of new and old,
traditional and non-traditional Hawaiian quilted textile arts.
Kaua‘i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.
Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-4
p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call
808-245-6931.
Everclear In Concert
July 9
The alternative rockers perform live.
Age TBA.
Hard Rock Cafe, 900 Front St.,
Lahaina, Maui. Doors 9 p.m. $42.50
general. Visit www.kingmichelconcerts.
com to purchase tickets.
Vampire Weekend In Concert
July 29
The New York-based punk/new wave
band entertains tonight.
Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina St.,
Honolulu. Doors open 7 p.m., show
8 p.m. $25 general, $50 VIP. Call 1-877750-4400 or buy at
www.ticketmaster.com
311 In Concert
Aug. 15
The rockers stop in Maui tonight on
their summer tour. Special guest TBA.
Lahaina Civic Center, 1840 Honoapiilani Hwy., Lahaina, Maui. Visit www.
ticketmaster.com for showtime and to
purchase tickets.
Band Camp VI
Aug. 16
Bamp Project welcomes rockers 311
and other bands to Honolulu. All ages.
Waikiki Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave.,
Honolulu, O‘ahu, 4:30 p.m. $39.50$49.50. To purchase tickets, call
1-877-750-4400 or visit
www.ticketmaster.com
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15th Annual Heart Walk
Aug. 16
American Heart Association Fundraiser.
One-mile walk around Kapiolani Park,
or a 4.5-mile walk around Diamond
Head. Post-walk activities include
health fair, entertainment, kid zone fun
fair and heart healthy snacks. Walker
incentive prizes available.
Kapiolani Park, 3902 Paki Ave., Waikiki,
Oahu. Start time 7:30 a.m. Call 808457-4957 or 808-457-4967 or visit
www.oahuheartwalk.org
Summer Tsunami Music Festival
Aug. 24
Reggae legends Steel Pulse perform, as
well as Sean Kingston.
Waikiki Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave.,
Honolulu, O‘ahu. 5:30 p.m. $30-$45. To
purchase tickets call 1-877-750-4400 or
visit www.ticketmaster.com
The Ulitmate Beach Party
Every Friday
DJs spin R&B, hip-hop, funk, soul. $2
Steinlager. For ages 18-plus.
Lulu’s, 2589 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki.10
p.m.-4 a.m. Call 808-926-5222 or email
[email protected]
East Hawai‘i Cultural Center Events
EHCC is located at 141 Kalakaua St. in
Hilo. Gallery hours are Monday through
Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 808-9615711 for more information on the following events:
Thomas Belsky Exhibit
July 4-24
The retrospective show “Raise the
Roof,” featuring works by Belsky is
currently on view in the EHCC Makai
gallery.
“Monkey Mania”
July 17-18
A children’s theatrical performance.
Big Island Hawaiian Music Festival
July 19-20
Live slack key guitar, ukulele and
steel guitar music. Also arts and craft
vendors. EHCC sponsors. Order tickets
by phone or pick up at EHCC, CD
Wizard or Hilo Guitars and Ukuleles.
Hilo High School, auditorium, 556
Waianuenue Ave., Hilo. Saturday
and Sunday noon-6 p.m., $15 per
day, under age 16 are free.
Call 808-961-5711.
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where to find go!
Lihu‘e Airport (LIH), Kauai
Honolulu International Airport (HNL), O‘ahu
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Mesa Air Group Route Map
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Montgomery
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Chicago
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Washington
Denver
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Fresno
Bakersfield
San Luis Obispo
Santa Barbara
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Orange County
San Diego
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Lake Havasu
Flagstaff
Las Vegas
Palm Springs
Ontario
Burbank
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Orlando
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Cabo San Lucas
Puerto Vallarta
Guadalajara
Kaua‘i
Lihu‘e
O‘ahu
Honolulu
Molokaʻi
Ho‘olehua
Kapalua
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Kahului
Lānaʻi
Hilo
Hawaiʻi
Kona
(The Big Island)
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On behalf of all 5,000 employees at Mesa Air Group, we’d like to welcome you aboard.
The following information is to help make your travel experience easier and more enjoyable. If you need anything at all, don’t
hesitate to ask your flight attendant. Thank you for supporting low fares and flying go! We hope you enjoy your quick flight!
Ticketing and Check-in.
Exit Row Requirements
Passenger Luggage
We request that you check in at least 45
minutes prior to departure. Don’t forget
that you may need additional time for
parking and security lines—we don’t
want you to miss your flight!
So ... you were one of the first on board
and lucky enough to snag row 8, which
is designated as an Emergency Exit Row.
This row offers our customers a few
extra inches of legroom, but in return
we ask for your assistance in the event of
an emergency. If you are seated in row
8, you must be able to understand The
Passenger Safety Information located
in the seatback and follow commands
from the crew, be at least 15 years of age
and understand English.
All regular paying passengers are
allowed up to TWO (2) checked bags
not to exceed 50 pounds per bag. With
bags that are oversized or overweight,
you may be charged an additional fee,
ranging from $25 to $100 depending on
overage. Due to the size of our aircraft,
we cannot accept surf/bodyboards over
6 feet in length. Passengers are asked to
keep extremely important items like
laptop computers and medication in
their carry-on luggage.
Inflight Safety
Smoking Policy
We ask that all passengers remain
seated with seatbelts fastened at all
times. This is for your safety in the event
of unexpected turbulence. If you need
to use the restroom (located in the rear),
press the Flight Attendant call button
and ask if it is safe to do so.
The use of cigars and cigarettes while in
flight is not permitted. This also applies
to anywhere in or around the aircraft,
so please refrain from smoking while
deplaning. Smoking is only allowed in
certain designated areas at our airports,
so kindly wait until you are in an
appropriate area before lighting up.
You can check in at any go! kiosk or
our website: www.iflygo.com, up to 24
hours in advance.
Boarding and Deplaning.
All passengers must be at the gate
at least 15 minutes prior to departure
or there is a chance you may lose
your seat.
If you are connecting to another airline
in Honolulu, advise a ramp agent prior to
leaving the tarmac, who will direct you
to a walkway leading to the Interisland
and Overseas Terminals.
In Flight Beverage Menu
go! offers a variety of drink items available for purchase onboard from our flight attendant.
go! accepts only cash for these items at this time. (US currency).
$1.50
$2.50*
$3.50*
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Bottle Water,
Passion-Guava Juice, Orange Juice,
Bloody Mary Mix, Club Soda and
Tonic Water.
Heineken and Bud Light Beers,
Starbucks Doubleshot Coffee Drink.
Vodka, Gin, Scotch & Rum plus your
choice of mixer (Juice, Bloody Mary
Mix, Club Soda, Tonic Water) and
Cosmopolitan or Appletini by Jean.
*These are the only alcoholic beverages allowed to be consumed onboard the aircraft. All alcohol must be served by the flight attendant only.
Regulations prohibit go! from serving anyone under the age of 21 or people who appear to be intoxicated.
Contacting go! / Mesa
Thank you for choosing go! operated by Mesa Airlines. We value your feedback to help us build a better service.
Customer Service
[email protected]
(800) 637-2910
Reservations
(888) I FLY GO2 or www.iflygo.com
or contact your local travel agent
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questions or comments
[email protected]
General feedback
[email protected]
When contacting go!
Please include as much information
as possible so that we may better assist
you. This should include date of travel,
flight number, city pair and your
go!Miles account number (if you are
a member).
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Mesa’s mission is to be the premier
high quality, low cost regional airline…
Mesa Air Shutt le
was founded by
Larry Risley in
1982 and began
with scheduled
service between
Farmington
and Albuquerque, New Mexico using
a nine passenger Piper Chieftan. Mr.
Risley, an aircraft mechanic by trade,
mortgaged his house and fi xed base
operation business to start the airline.
Mesa has since grown to be one of the
world’s largest independent regional
airlines.
In its fi rst ten years of business, Mesa
grew from a company with one aircraft
serving two cities to an organization
operating 38 aircraft and serving 63
cities. During this same period, the
company transformed itself from
a small closely held corporation to
a publicly traded corporation on
the NASDAQ exchange under the
symbol MESA. In 1989, the company
expanded its operations through a
codeshare agreement with Midwest
Express and then in 1990 with the
acquisition of Aspen Airways. With
the Aspen acquisition, Mesa gained its
fi rst codeshare agreement with United
Airlines and began operating as United
Express out of Denver.
In 1991 Mesa purchased Air Midwest,
adding US Airways as a codeshare
partner, and West Air in 1992, adding
additional routes as United Express.
Mesa further expanded in 1992 through
the signing a codeshare agreement with
America West. In 1994 Mesa acquired
Pittsburgh-based Crown Airways,
further strengthening the company’s
ties to US Airways.
In 1998, Mesa negotiated a new
codeshare agreement with America
West and relocated its corporate
headquarters from Farmington to
Phoenix. In 1999 Mesa announced the
acquisition of Charlotte-based CCAir,
adding more US Airways routes to
its route network. Also in 1999, Mesa
announced the acquisition of Charlottebased CCAir, adding additional US
Airways routes.
In 2000, Mesa codeshare agreement
with America West increased to
include 22 regional jets. By this time
75% of Mesa’s operations were being
conducted under revenue guarantee
contracts with other airlines.
In 2001, Mesa announced an agreement
with America West to add up to 40
larger CRJ aircraft and became the
launch customer for the new 86-seat
Bombardier CRJ 900.
Mesa’s mission is to be the premier
high quality, low cost regional airline
while also looking to innovate and
pursue new opportunities in the
rapidly changing airline industry.
Mesa continues to grow and recently
expanded its codeshare agreement with
Delta Air Lines, its United codeshare
agreement and the launch of go!, Mesa’s
independent operation in Hawaii.
go! operates state-of–the-art 50-seat
regional jets to provide low-cost, high
frequency service to the cities of Lihue,
Kahului, Kona, Hilo and Honolulu. go!
recently expanded its route network in
Hawaii with the launch of service as
go!Express operated under a codeshare
agreement with Kona-based Mokulele
Airlines. Th is new service adds the
airports of Kapalua, Maui, Ho’olehua,
Molokai and Lanai City, Lana’i to the
go! route network.
As of August 1, 2007 Mesa was
operating 199 aircraft with over 1,300
daily system departures to 181 cities,
46 states, Canada , Mexico and the
Bahamas. Mesa operates as Delta
Connection, US Airways Express and
United Express under contractual
agreement with Delta Air Lines,
US Airways and United Airlines,
respectively, and independently as
Mesa Airlines and go!.
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LIVE! SURF!
Life waits for no one . . . neither does the perfect wave!
So go!, with our low fares and explore the surf beyond your shore.
More than 120 flights daily between O‘ahu, Maui, Big Island, Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i.
Photo: www.clarklittlephotography.com
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Aerial view of Kaua‘i from a plane arriving in Lihue
photo by Leah Ball
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THOUSANDS OF LOOSE
TAHITIAN PEARLS
AWAIT YOUR TOUCH
THE FINEST NATURAL COLOR
PEARLS FROM OUR FARMS
collection
The result is a perfect treasure you
will value for years, a true expression
of your individual style.
Armonia
Just as every pearl is unique, so
is your individual taste in jewelry. At
Tahiti Pearl Market, our pearl experts
will help you select the perfect
pearl to match the setting of your
choice. Then our in-house jewelers
will mount the pearl on the setting
while you wait. The process is very
easy and occurs in a very friendly
environment.
Direct from the crystal blue lagoons
of French Polynesia, Tahiti Pearl
Market brings you the largest
selection of loose Tahitian cultured
pearls and finished Tahitian pearl
jewelry ever assembled in Hawaii.
Being one of the top Tahitian
pearl producers and retailers, Tahiti
Pearl Market is able to provide
its customers with a profound
knowledge of the product and an
unequaled selection.
Tahiti Pearl Market - Discover Lounge
T AHITI P EARL M ARKET INVITES YOU TO ENJOY A 12- MINUTE
S ALES AS SOCIATES ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO ANSWER
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MOVIE ON THE
T AHITIAN
ANY QUESTIONS
Call 808.587.9503 for complimentary transportation
Pearl parties by appointment only, call us for more details
Japanese speaking sales associates
Certificate of authenticity
Lifetime warranty on all of our jewelry
Validation parking for Bishop Square parking. (entrance on Alakea Street)
PEARLS
Nancy Morgan - Tahitian Pearl Ambassadress
THE FINEST TAHITIAN
PEARLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND
1001 BISHOP S T, SUITE 198
HONOLULU, HI 96813
P HONE: 808.587.9503
E NTRANCE ON ALAKEA ST.
H A W A I I T A H
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It’s your life.
Play it well.
Enjoy 18 holes of nature’s most majestic playing fields on the spectacular north shore
of Kauai. The Prince Golf Course offers stunning views of breathtaking mountains
and deep blue ocean. Relax at the end of your round at the elegant 60,000 square foot
Prince Clubhouse where you can sit back with a cold drink and snack and enjoy the
sweeping panoramic views from Mt. Namolokama to the Pacific Ocean.
For Reservations, Call:
Prince Course: (808)826-5001 • 5-3900 Kuhio Highway, Princeville
Magnificent. By Nature.

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