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$0.1-*.&/5"3: */'-*()5."(";*/& Shore Eats Shrimp, sandwiches and steak rancheros on O‘ahu’s North Shore Bite Me! Adrenaline on a day at sea — the lure of a Big Island fishing tour CARRIE ANN INABA Two-step and tango with Dancing with the Stars’ Hawai‘i beauty +6-:"6(645 JGMZHP the inflight magazine for go! %FOOJT&'SBODJT 1SFTJEFOU$&0 %BWF,FOOFEZ 1VCMJTIFS %PO$IBQNBO &EJUPSJO$IJFG FEATURES %BSMFOF%FMB$SV[ .BOBHJOH&EJUPS -JOEB8PP "TTPDJBUF1VCMJTIFS (JOB-BNCFSU %FTJHO%JSFDUPS photo by Guiliano Bekor FEATURES $PEZ,BXBNPUP 4FOJPS%FTJHOFS -FP(FFOTFO .BSHPU4JMWB 4BMFT 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! 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SURF! 8JGMZHP v Young Maui onion fans gather for the keiki onion-eating contests One of the best aspects of being the editor of iflygo magazine is sending our writers and photographers from home base in Honolulu out to the far reaches of the Hawaiian Islands. I actually think of my job as much as a dispatcher as an editor. And there is so much to experience. In this issue we head off to Kona for a day of deep-sea fi shing. The ocean depth drops down to 4,000 feet barely a mile off shore, and that side of the Big Island is one of the world’s great fi shing spots. Also on the Big Island, we enjoy a great meal at Fujimamas, a most unusual sushi house, and take on back-to-back the toughest golf holes at Mauna Lani. From the southernmost island, we head to the northernmost, Kauaʻi, for a day of shopping at Kapaʻa. We also visit the Hyatt-Regency at Poipu for a spa treatment. On Maui, we sample one of the local delicacies — Maui onions. Sweet, flavorful and totally tearless, it will be celebrated at the upcoming photo courtesy Maui Onion Festival editor on the go! Maui Onion Festival. On Oʻahu, we take a look at the Hawaiʻi state sport of outrigger canoe paddling, and take a look ahead at the state championship regatta at Keehi Lagoon, one of the most colorful and exciting days of the year. We also take a tour of the Maui Divers Jewlery factory and drive along the rugged North Shore looking for great mom-and-pop eats. There’s much more, from a great surf spot to a profi le on the band Maunaloa, winner of “group of the year” at the recent Hoku Awards. The calendar will point you to even more fun events. About half of go! passengers are from out of state, about half are residents. Whether you’re kamaʻaina or malihini, and whether you’re looking for good food or a good beach, a relaxing spa or a day of action and excitement, we hope you’ll find something new and fun in the pages of iflygo. 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All flights operated by Mesa Airlines doing business as go! or Mokulele Airlines doing business as go! Express. Special fares are valid per segment. Other restrictions may apply. 510iflJGMZHP ygo MJGFµTBCFBDI Royal Surf Spot Catch the waves at Queen’s surf spot 4UPSZCZ(BSZ,FXMFZr1IPUPTDPVSUFTZ(BSZ.JZBUB 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. July/August 2008 11 IBXBJ´JµTUPVHIFTUIPMFT Mauna Lani North Course Nos. 9-10 #Z%PO$IBQNBOr%JBHSBNTDPVSUFTZ.BVOB-BOJ3FTPSU 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 12JGMZHP 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 QMBOFGJUOFTT 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.* July/August 2008 13 QBNQFSFE Therapeutic lomilomi at Anara Spa Luxury in Lokahi Pampering and relaxation at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa #Z5FSSJ)FGOFSr1IPUPTDPVSUFTZ(SBOE)ZBĨ,BVBAJ3FTPSUBOE4QB The Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa at Poipu promotes its spa proudly in its rooms, lobby, elevators — BOZXIFSFBTJHOPSĚJFSDBOCFQMBDFE BĨSBDUJWFMZãBOEXJUIHPPESFBTPO "NPOHNBOZBXBSETBOEBDDPMBEFT Anara Spa, the largest spa on Kauaʻi and UIFTFDPOEMBSHFTUJOUIFTUBUFPG)BXBJ̯J XBTDIPTFOSFDFOUMZCZNPSFUIBO readers of Conde Nast Traveler as offering UIFCFTUUSFBUNFOUTJO/PSUI"NFSJDB and the Caribbean out of a field of more UIBOSFTPSUTQBTUIFZWJTJUFEJO UIFQBTUUISFFZFBSTĉFTQBVOEFSXFOU BNVMUJNJMMJPOEPMMBSFYQBOTJPOBOE 14JGMZHP SFOPWBUJPOMBTUZFBSBEEJOHėWFPQFO air halesUIBUDIFESPPGCVOHBMPXT FBDIXJUIJUTPXOMBWBSPDLTIPXFSBOE NJTUHSPĨP After a short hop from Oʻahu on go!, NZIVTCBOEBOE*DIFDLFEJOUPUIF hotel, where we were greeted with lei and HVJEFEUPPVSPDFBOWJFXSPPN8JUI PVSNBTTBHFTTDIFEVMFEGPSUIFGPMMPXJOH EBZXFEFDJEFEUPFOKPZUIFSFTPSUT BNFOJUJFT"ěFSDPDLUBJMTBOEEJOOFS BU5JEFQPPMTPOFPGUIFSFTPSUTTFWFO SFTUBVSBOUT BUIBUDIFESPPGPQFOBJS FBUFSZTVSSPVOEFECZLPJQPOETXJUI BCBDLESPQPGXBUFSGBMMTXIFSFGSFTI Island fish is highlighted (and expertly QSFQBSFECZDIFG,FOOFUI-VN XF TUSPMMFEMFJTVSFMZUISPVHITPNFPGUIF BDSFSFTPSUTCFBVUJGVMHSPVOETDPWFSFE with lush gardens, water treatments and CSFBUIUBLJOHPDFBOWJFXT 3FGSFTIFEBěFSBDPNGPSUBCMFOJHIUT rest and ready to meet another day, we IFBEFEPVUGPSBMJHIUCSFBLGBTUJOUIF MPCCZTDBTVBM4FBWJFX5FSSBDFBOEUIFO UPPLBEJQJOUIFTBMUXBUFSQPPMXIJDI JTKVTUBTUPOFTUISPXGSPNCFBVUJGVM ,FPOFMPB#BZBOEJTSFNJOJTDFOUPG BUSPQJDBMMBHPPOXJUIBTBOEZCFBDI 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 July/August 2008 15 UIFSJDIEJTI 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 16JGMZHP 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 photo courtesy Fujimamas 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 July/August 2008 17 EJOFXJUIXJOF Michel’s Wine pairs well with delectable dishes at this Oʻahu restaurant #Z3PCFSUP7JFSOFTr1IPUPTCZ+P.D(BSSZ 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 includes many classical French dishes including Escargots Bourgogne, Crisp18JGMZHP Crisp-Fried Frog Legs and Bouillabaisse 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. $(& ()& $'#.( !+-' %!- & ) - $& -$) +.!! *# $)( ( '$& $#$!)!) % !%# ($ &*! -$)#& # "$& &#( -$) $"%!( # )*#($# $!)($#' &()!!- #!'' '& & "$*! $- $#($)&# !!)!( )($# $($, '(-!# Roberto Viernes is an O‘ahu-based master sommelier. details Michel’s On the Beach at the Colony Surf 2895 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815 (808) 923-6552 www.michelshawaii.com +++$#%$" ! (&( )( $#$!)!) July/August 2008 19 PGGUIFFBUFOQBUI 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. 20JGMZHP 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. July/August 2008 21 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 22JGMZHP off the eaten path 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. July/August 2008 23 JOUVOF Maunalua Amazing live performances from an award-winning local band #Z.FMJTTB.POJ[r1IPUPTCZ/BUIBMJF8BMLFS 8FBMMLOPXPGNVTJDJBOTXIPQSPEVDFHSFBUBMCVNT CVUEFMJWFSPOMZTPTPMJWFQFSGPSNBODFTãXFMMUIJT HSPVQBJOUPOFPGUIFN #SVDF4QFODFS#PCCZ.PEFSPX+SBOE,BIJ,BPOP IJPG.BVOBMVBIBWFFBSOFEUIFJSTVDDFTTFTUISPVHIPVU )BXBJ̯JBOEUIFXPSMEOPUPOMZGPSUIFJSBXBSEXJO OJOHBMCVNTCVUBMTPGPSUIFJSQSJTUJOFIJHIFOFSHZ QFSGPSNBODFT ĉ FHVZTIBWFQFSGFDUFEUIFBSUPGXPXJOHBDSPXE 24JGMZHP BOEIBWFBUFOEFODZUPMFBWFBVEJFODFTDMBQQJOHBOE screaming hana houFODPSF *OGBDUUIFZFBSOFEUIF /B)PLV)BOPIBOP"XBSEGPS'BWPSJUF&OUFSUBJOFS BOE(SPVQPGUIF:FBSJOXJUIUIFSFMFBTFPGUIFJS TPQIPNPSFBMCVNKuleana i0VSTUSFOHUIJTPVSMJWFTIPXuTBZT.PEFSPX i8IBUXFUSZUPEPJTIJUBMMUIFSJHIUOPUFTBOEIJUBMM UIFSJHIUDIPSETCVUUIFWJTVBMJTFRVBMMZJNQPSUBOU 8IFOQFPQMFDPNFPVUUPTFFVTUIFZHFUTPFYDJUFE Riding on the strength of their live shows, Maunalua wows local crowds July/August 2008 25 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. 26JGMZHP “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. July/August 2008 27 photo by Nathalie Walker HPHMBN Guests view Maui Divers Jewelry Maui Divers Jewelry The famed name in Hawaiʻi jewelry offers exquisite creations By Yu Shing Ting Maui Divers Jewelry, Hawai‘i’s largest jewelry retailer and manufacturer, has partnered with fi ne art 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, which features creations by the renowned marine life artist, 28JGMZHP s+IM4AYLOR2EECE#OLLECTION photos courtesy Maui Divers Jewelry s!+YELLOWGOLDCHARMPENDANTINTHE h$IVING7HALES4AIL%DGEvDESIGNFROMTHE h7YLAND#OLLECTIONvWITHANvMMh0OP CORNvCHAIN!PPROXIMATELY,v7v &ROM s!+YELLOWGOLDRINGSETWITHONESEMI ROUND4AHITIAN0EARLMMANDBLACKISH INCOLORINAh4WO$OLPHIN4AILvDESIGNFROM THEh7YLAND#OLLECTIONv!PPROXIMATEWIDTH MM&ROM s!+YELLOWGOLDCHARMPENDANTINTHELARGE h$OLPHIN"RUSH!RTvDESIGNFROMTHEh7YLAND #OLLECTIONvWITHOUTCHAIN!PPROXIMATELY, v7v&ROM photos courtesy Maui Divers Jewelry 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. July/August 2008 29 30JGMZHP DY OF THE DANCE Carrie Ann Inaba graces TV with her stunning performance as a judge on Dancing With The Stars "9953().'4).'s0(/4/3"9'5),)!./"%+/2 H 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 July/August 2008 31 Dancing with the stars judges Bruno Tonioli, Inaba and Len Goodman 32 JGMZHP 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 July/August 2008 33 ON A ROW Hawaiʻi’s best canoe paddlers heat up for the state championship 34/29"92/.-):54!.)s0(/4/3"9*/33#/524%39-545!,05",)3().' 34JGMZHP Efficient paddling techniques are essential in competition A 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- Paddlers at the Na Wahine O Ke Kai July/August 2008 35 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. 36JGMZHP “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. 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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 Artwork by Winston Kawamoto July/August 2008 39 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 40JGMZHP 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 July/August 2008 41 42 JGMZHP photo courtesy Honolulu Star-Bulletin THE ONION Kula’s famed vegetable is honored with a festival this summer BY FRED GUZMAN July/August 2008 43 photo by Charles Memminger 2007 Maui Onion Festival eating-contest winner Dave “The Onionator” Sheridan (above) triumphs over other tenacious onion eaters photo courtesy Honolulu Star-Bulletin W 44JGMZHP ith all due respect to Gertrude Stein, she may 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 July/August 2008 45 46JGMZHP Get =dd`ZY Enjoy sport fishing on the Big Island "934%6%-522!9s0(/4/3#/524%39")4%-%30/24&)3().' K ona is the land of giants. Beyond the black coral 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 Bite Me boaters try their luck at luring a Big Island catch 48JGMZHP 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. July/August 2008 49 TQPPLZTUPSZ 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 50JGMZHP 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.” POUIFHP 0BIV&WFOUT photo courtesy The Contemporary Museum calendars compiled by Kerry Miller 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 July/August 2008 51 POUIFHP 0µBIV&WFOUT photo courtesy BayFest 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 52JGMZHP 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 photo courtesy Honolulu Family Festival 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 Loo Choo nu Kwa Aug. 24 July/August 2008 53 POUIFHP 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] photo by Theo Morrison 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. Lahaina Cannery Mall, 1221 Hono54JGMZHP 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 photo courtesy Maui Arts & Cultural Center .BVJ&WFOUT #JH*TMBOE&WFOUT Cultural Festival photo courtesy NPS 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 July/August 2008 55 POUIFHP ,BVBµJ&WFOUT photo courtesy Kaua‘i Music Festival 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 56JGMZHP Kaua‘i. Call 808-822-0734 or visit 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 photo by Tim Soter Everclear courtesy photo go!&WFOUT Vampire Weekend 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. July/August 2008 57 where to find go! Lihu‘e Airport (LIH), Kauai Honolulu International Airport (HNL), O‘ahu GA TE 9 Ho‘olehua Airport (MKK), Moloka‘i AIRPORT LOO P CAR RE NTAL COUN TERS BLIC PU ING K PAR AL HT NIG G ER OV RKIN PA Kapalua Airport (JHM), Maui MIN ER DT AN ISL ER INT Kahului Airport (OGG), Maui HO NO PIIL AN IH IGH WA Y 30 A IR PO RT AC CE SS RO AD TE GA – hole (KOA), Hawai‘i Kona International Airport at Kea 13 Hilo International Airport (ITO), Hawai‘i GATE 7A GATE 2 58JGMZHP Mesa Air Group Route Map Vancouver Calgary Seattle Spokane Kalispell Eugene Massena Ogdensburg Watertown Syracuse Albany Minneapolis Medford Cody Jackson Hole Portland Manchester Boston Providence Rochester Hartford Newark Harrisburg New York DuBois Allentown Franklin Lancaster Philadelphia Pittsburgh Hagerstown Huron Brookings Rapid City Milwaukee Grand Rapids Detroit Lansing Cleveland Cedar Rapids Fort Wayne Akron Des Moines Omaha Salt Lake City Hayden Columbus S. 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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 60JGMZHP go! Miles 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). UIFIJTUPSZPGNFTBBJSHSPVQ 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. 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