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30 Cover Story:
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Hawaii-bred entertainers bask in the spotlight of
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34 Shining Some Light
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DEPARTMENTS
9 Editor on the go!
11 Life’s a Beach
Surf at Laniakea.
12 Hawai‘i’s Toughest Holes
Old Blue Course at Maui’s Wailea Resort, No. 8.
13 Plane Fitness
Go rock climbing for a workout with a scenic view.
14 Pampered
Spa excellence at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel’s Spa
khakara.
16 The Rich Dish
Mediterranean-Pacific Rim fare at Wailea’s
Mala restaurant.
17 Dine with Wine
Wine pairing at Tango in Honolulu.
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18 Off the Eaten Path
Tasty mom-and-pop dining on the Big Island’s
north coast
22 In Tune
Singer Jennifer Perri rocks RENT in Japan, and
the Honolulu Symphony shines in a new season.
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50 Spooky Story
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a recent trip to Maui to research a couple
of stories for this issue, I was pleased to see
some folks reading our magazine from front
to back, others fl ipping through and pausing
on certain pages, sometimes pointing out a
story or photo to a traveling companion.
As the editor, that’s very gratifying,
because we publish iflygo to enhance your
travels in Hawaiʻi and to show you something new and different, whether you’re a
kamaʻaina (local) or malihini (visitor). Passengers on go!, by the way, tend to be about
50 percent of each.
It occurred to me on that Maui trip that it,
as with each of the other islands, has become
like an old friend in my 30 years in Hawaiʻi.
Every visit makes me recall previous visits,
and the friends and family with whom I shared
those adventures. And I’m always struck that
even as things change — new homes and businesses, for example — things also stay much
the same. So it was at the Old Blue Course
at Wailea Resort, where I played for the
Hawaiʻi’s Toughest Golf Holes feature. I’ve
been teeing it up there for 25 years, and it is
indeed like seeing an old friend again.
In this issue we introduce you to Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho, two old friends from
school days who recently won a Grammy
Award in the Hawaiian music division. Tia,
better known as an actress, has certainly
come a long way from “Hey, Mickey, you’re
so fi ne!” in Wayne’s World.
While most people come to Hawaiʻi by air,
almost all of our food and other goods come
via sea, so Hawaiʻi’s historic lighthouses
continue to play a crucial role every day, and
especially every night. We think you’ll fi nd
this story, well, enlightening.
On the Big Island we visit Big Island
Dr. John Patterson of Bathys Hawai‘i watches
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editor on the go!
Candies, one of the 50th State’s best entrepreneurial success stories. A similar story is
happening on Kauaʻi with Bathys Hawaiʻi
watches.
On Maui, we take a hike in ʻIao Valley
with the folks from the Hawaiʻi Nature
Center.
There’s much more here, from fashion to
foods to recreation, plus a spooky tale that
is sure to give you a case of chickenskin, and
of course a great island-by-island calendar of
events.
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Laniakea
Ride the wave at this gnarly North Shore spot
Story and photo by Gary Kewley
You’re heading north on
Kamehameha Highway for a
day in the country, cruisin’ up
for that famous “7 Mile Miracle”
… that Mecca of surfi ng ... the one
and only North Shore.
As you pass through Haleiwa Town
and the historic Anahulu Bridge
(right before Surf ‘n Sea) your fi rst
close-up of the water is at the harbor.
Yet, no real surf spot catches the eye.
Th is is because Aliʻi Beach Park is
back over your left shoulder and Puena Point (on the right side) is far off in
the distance and often doesn’t break.
The very fi rst large opening to the
blue Pacific and the incomparable
North Shore surf scene is two miles
out of town.
Meet Laniakea or “wide sky.”
Laniakea surf break got her name
from a freshwater spring near the
east, or right side, of the shoreline’s
rock lava reef. A sign was posted on a
cott age there in 1955. One big day in
November, veteran big wave explorers Wally Froiseth, George Downing, Fred and Peter Van Dyke, Buzzy
Trent and Pat Curren were on hand.
Bud Browne (the original surf movie
maker) would capture the session on
fi lm. What was this unknown wave
going off far in the distance? Bud
noticed the “Laniakea” sign while
perched high (for better pictures) on
a nearby tower and suggested this be
the spot’s name. The band of big wave
brothers agreed and hence forever
more ... Laniakea.
She’s beautiful in every way, from
her long, sandy beach and coral reef
inside to her sweeping, peeling waves
on the outside. Laniakea offers a panoramic scope of the ocean in its entire
splendor. Every evening of every year,
folks capture the breathtaking sunsets
off her beach as Kaena Point sits quietly 12 miles off in the distance. Th is
spot has one of the best views and
waves along the entire country stretch
— and the crowds prove it, in and out
of the water. It’s the only negative.
Laniakea is special for many reasons, but I’m a surfer, and for us it’s
the “wave she moves” that makes her
exquisite! It’s primarily a right-hander, breaking about 200 yards out with
long carving and barreling sections
up to two football fields long on her
best days!
The wave itself has tons o’ fun to
offer when 6 feet or less. There are
usually two to three take-off zones to
split the crowds. Usually these series
of peaks offer tantalizing take-offs,
with several blast-able tops and hollow sections; you can then round it off
with a roundhouse cutback. Laniakea
loves a north to north-northwest
swell, but can “tolerate” a northwest
and north-northeast angle. The reef
is set up so that when it’s “game on,”
you feel her tail — her higher gear —
push. That reeling feeling “down the
line” gives you an opportunity to “out
surf ” yourself. Laniakea is known to
be a safe, high performance break ... at
this size.
When Laniakea is 8 feet and up,
she’s a whole different animal and
can gobble you up (waves can work
at 10-15 feet with the rare, right swell
direction). The place lights up with
the heavy hitters and their guns. The
break looks spooky at over 10 feet as
waves break so far out (more than 300
yards). On these big days, from shore,
you cannot see the bottom or trough.
You can only see the tops pitch out,
slam down and bounce up as these
“lips” race down the line. Surfers will
disappear from sight as they bottom
turn, and then reappear when they
carve up to the top. Make one of
these, and you make your day ... and
beyond. Don’t make it or wipe out,
and you’ll ruin your day ... or worse.
Indeed, Laniakea is a unique place
with mana all its own; that “stuff of
which magic is formed and souls are
made,” as Wikipedia describes it. The
wave and its surroundings captivate
and enliven those who commit to her.
The more time you spend together,
the more mana you sense and feel. I’ve
been blessed to have known Laniakea
for more than 30 years. It’s a longterm relationship, and neither of us is
going anywhere.
Gary Kewley is CSO (Chief Surfing
Officer) of surfnewsnetwork.com,
bringing Hawai‘i the surf report for more
than 30 years.
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Old Blue Course at Wailea, No. 8
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It had been several years since I last played the
Old Blue Course at Maui’s Wailea Resort prior to teeing it
up there recently for this article. And what I recalled is that all
18 holes are tough.
Of course, this memory was indelibly seared into my
brain during the seven consecutive years that I played in the
infamous 100 Holes of Golf. Yes, all 100 holes in one day.
That works out to five rounds of 18 holes, plus another nine
holes, and then one more. Teeing off in the dim light of early
dawn, ’round and ’round the Blue we’d go, and then we’d go
some more.
Yes, to ask for a hotel wake-up call at 4 a.m. to endure 100
holes in one day was utter madness — but, hey, it was for a good
and charitable cause!
Memories of those long days came flooding back during my
recent visit — although psychic flashbacks may be a more apt
term. And I came away with even greater respect and affection
for the course that Arthur Jack Snyder created 40 years ago on
the lower flanks of Haleakala, the 10,000-foot dormant volcano
that towers overhead. Snyder, by the way, created dozens of golf
courses, but the Blue was so special to him that he had his ashes
scattered behind the 18th green.
And while there are indeed several holes at Old Blue that
could be featured among Hawaii’s Toughest Holes, none is
tougher than the eighth. It’s a big, beasty brute of a par-4 that
plays, depending on tees, 435-405-283 yards.
The good news is that you can see all of the trouble ahead
of you from the elevated tees. With a fairway that is a generous
50 yards wide, the tee shot here is the least of your problems
— assuming you can stay out of two bunkers on the right or
the trees on the left. The two fairway bunkers are especially
menacing because the best angle for attacking the green is from
the right.
The approach shot is back up another hill, and you may only
catch a glimpse of the top of the flag.
The green, guarded by bunkers both right and left, is long
and narrow, so precision is necessary if you find yourself in one
of those bunkers. The green is especially narrow at the back
and slopes rather dramatically from back to front. Putting from
above the hole is an invitation to a three-putt.
Having pulled my drive into those trees on the left and
being forced to punch back into the fairway, I walked away with
a bogey that I actually felt pretty good about.
Tough as the eighth — and the rest of the Old Blue — can
be, from December through April it is a great place to watch
humpback whales frolicking. In fact, when the LPGA played
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at Old Blue, players often had to be reminded to play faster and
spend less time whale-watching.
The other good news is that Old Blue will remain open to
the public. There had been talk of converting it to a private club,
as is happening at one of the two courses at Makena just up the
road from Wailea. But course general manager Barry Helle says
that Old Blue is too much of a public treasure for that. Plans are
under way, however, to build a new clubhouse at the original
site between the 14th and 15th holes, which will involve a
renumbering of holes. When that happens, today’s No. 8 could
be No. 3. Talk about an early wake-up call.
After your round, Mulligan’s restaurant and Irish pub is one
of Hawaiʻi’s great 19th holes.
Old Blue is one of the three exceptional courses at Wailea,
along with the Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed Emerald and
Gold courses.
details
Wailea Old Blue Golf Club
Wailea Resort
120 Kaukahi St.
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 879-2530
www.waileaoldblue.com
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Livin’ on the Edge
Get a breathtaking view and a great
workout by scaling Hawaiʻi’s cliffs
By Sarah Pacheco
Running up a mountain trail or hiking through
the tropical brush are both good forms of
exercise, but sometimes getting off the beaten path can lead
to a new workout routine that tests your endurance and yields
unexpected rewards. And despite its daredevil image, rock
climbing is one of the safest physical routines around.
“Climbing is fairly low impact,” says Mike “Bugman”
Richardson, general manager and instructor with the group
Climb Aloha. “There generally are no repetitive, destructive
things that happen to the body like with running or kick-boxing.
(And) climbing generally works the whole body. The whole
body will get stronger the more you climb — this includes your
toes, feet, legs, shoulders, arms, fingers, hands ... the lower back
and the abdominal muscles, too.”
Richardson says he’s watched students transform their
lifestyles completely to keep up with the physical demands of
rock climbing.
“There is a motivation to increase one’s overall fitness,”
Richardson says. “Many climbers end up watching their diets or
running to improve their fitness.
“Climbing is also very much a sport of discovering one’s self,”
the 20-year climbing vet adds. “Although a partner depends
upon you for his or her safety, there is no team relying on you or
another team with which to compete. You only compete with
your own limitations.”
Before rushing out to tackle the nearest boulder you see,
here are some safety suggestions from Richardson and the
Climb Aloha crew:
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significantly more chance of injury, or worse,” Richardson
says. The pros at Climb Aloha have offered various courses
to clients of all skill levels for the past five years. Novices
should sign up for the Climbing 101 course, conducted
at the Makapuʻu Lighthouse Lookout on Oʻahu, to gain
confidence and learn the ropes. Visit www.climbaloha.com
for more information.
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specifications. Most rock-climbing schools will supply these
items; if not, many sports stores around the Islands will have
them available for rental or purchase.
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be in great shape, but climbing can be fun no matter one’s fitness
level,” explains Richardson. “The best climbers are the ones
who are using good footwork and balance, not a musclebound
ape or a triathlete.” And while Richardson says it is sometimes
easier to learn to rock climb on an indoor surface, climbing in
the great outdoors can’t be beat: “Climbing outside is way more
fun, especially in Hawaiʻi, where you can always see the ocean
not far away.”
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risks involved with going up or down hundred-foot rock faces,
but when you get the proper instructions and use the proper
precautions, rock climbing is an addictive workout experience.
“Rock climbing is very rewarding on a personal level. It is
both physically and mentally challenging, so it feels awesome
to overcome those challenges, as well as one’s fear of heights,
falling, injury, etc. One famous climber once said the best
climber is the one having the most fun! If you’ve ever wondered
about it at all, just try it.”
To find developed climbing areas (areas with pre-placed,
safe climbing anchors consisting of stainless steel or titanium
bolts in the rocks) on Oʻahu, Maui and the Big Island of
Hawaiʻi, visit Hawaiʻi’s community rock climbing site, www.
rockclimbinghawaii.com. Or look for the first edition of the
Climb Aloha’s Climbers’ Guide to the Hawaiian Islands, a detailed
island-by-island guidebook of climbing routes around Hawaiʻi to
be released by early summer.
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Heavenly Scent
Experience excellence in spa
treatments at Spa khakara
By Terri Hefner
Photo courtesy Spa khakara
“Oh, it smells wonderful in here!” popped out of my
mouth as I stepped off the elevator into the reception area of
Spa khakara.
Upscale and stylish, the chic “boutique” spa, located on
the fourth floor of the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, opened in
November 2008 as a “sister spa” to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s
unique, luxurious abhasa Spa.
Focusing on quality, natural treatments, intuitive service
and luxe products, the more than 6,000-square-foot Spa
khakara offers body treatments, facials, massages and spa
packages in a contemporary ambience.
And it does smell divine.
The spa offers a menu of deliciously titled treatments,
from Bliss and Total Indulgence body treatments to khakara
Harmony, lomi lomi, Swedish, shiatsu and hot stone massages
and massage packages, to facial treatments, including the one I
was there to experience, the Tropical Facial.
A welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki
as well as the worries and stress of these times, I relaxed,
enjoying the spa’s pristine, contemporary ambience while
anticipating my treatment. Almost immediately, Amber, a
trained esthetician and massage therapist — it’s required
at khakara, which is impressive and makes perfect sense
once I describe my treatment —appeared and led me to a
treatment room. There are eight in the spa, four of which can
accommodate couples.
Not your ordinary facial, the khakara Tropical Facial (50
minutes, $115/80 minutes, $165) is a head-to-toe pampering
experience. I call it “pampering plus” — an absolutely relaxing
indulgence that’s good for your skin and your body.
With soothing music playing quietly in the background,
you receive a customized exfoliation treatment, mask and
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Relax with a massage at Spa khakara
moisturizer using the award-winning SkinCeuticals line of
products, scientifically developed to improve skin health,
combined with a neck, shoulder, arm, hand, foot and scalp
massage — all at the same time. Oh, yes.
The SkinCeuticals products, of course, all are available for
sale at Spa khakara, and your therapist will offer a list of her
product recommendations for your personal skincare regimen.
After my treatment, I was invited to remain to enjoy the
spa’s immaculate amenities, so I relaxed with a cup of cool
herbal tea and then took advantage of the spa’s steam room.
Khakara is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning “excellence,”
and for me, the spa graciously lived up to its name.
Spa khakara is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a
week, including holidays. Reservations are recommended.
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Mala
Wailea
Delicious MediterraneanPacific Rim cuisine at this
Maui restaurant
Story by Don Chapman
Photo courtesy Mala
Mala Wailea opened a little
more than a year ago at the Wailea
Beach Marriott Resort and Spa for one
reason.
“Because,” says legendary Hollywood
agent/manager Shep Gordon, “there
were those of us who live in Wailea who
made the drive to Lahaina (about an
hour away) for just one thing: to dine at
Chef Mark Ellman’s Mala Tavern. So we
thought, why not here too?”
Pulling together a group of highprofi le investors who have homes at
Wailea — including actor Clint Eastwood, rocker Alice Cooper, coach Don
Nelson of the NBA Golden State Warriors, A&M records exec and Kentucky
Derby-winning owner Jerry Moss, fi lm
directors/producers Richard Donner
and his wife Lauren Schuler Donner,
and musician Michael Kroeger of the
band Nickleback — who made it possible for Chef Ellman to bring his magic
to Wailea.
There was indeed magic in the air
— as well as wonderful aromas — on
a recent evening, with the sun setting
brilliantly orange and a huge humpback
whale cruising barely 100 yards offshore.
The views here are stunning.
I first got to know Chef Mark’s cooking, by the way, at his trendsetting Avalon
in Lahaina in the late 1980s and early
’90s. It was food that changed my life and
the way I, and many other people, looked
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eral of his Avalon recipes to Mala, where
he calls the fare Mediterranean-Pacific
Rim. “My idea is that you can eat here
every day and have a very healthy diet,”
he says. “We buy as much local, organic
produce as we can.”
Also helping to keep it healthy are several recipes from Renee Loux, Gordon’s
wife, author of Easy Green Living, The Balanced Plate and Living Cuisine, and host of
TV’s It’s Easy Being Green.
Adds Shep: “Basically, this is comfort
food with a fine-dining profile.”
Our Mala meal begins with what
Chef Mark calls “our bread.” Which is
in fact an opening act of pureed organic
edamame (soy beans) served with tomatillo salsa and chips. A fantastic starter,
not too fi lling.
A great example of the Mediterranean
aspect of Mediterranean-Pacific Rim is
the Quartet of Hummus, Babaganoush,
Raita and Greek Feta Cheese and olives
with grilled pita bread and flax seed lavosh. The pita is typical of the chef — he
orders it from a Greek bakery he found in
Chicago, just as the olive oil comes from
a small, private orchard and the flax seed
bread on which Chef Mark creates the
Ahi Bruschetta is custom-baked at a local bakery, and gives a sort of chewy, old
world taste to a very modern dish.
I’m a Caesar salad guy, and Mark adds
his own tasty twist, using tarragon and
whole-grain mustard, white anchovies and
croutons made from that flax seed bread.
Two items I was happy to see from
the Avalon menu were the Hoisin-glazed
baby Back Ribs (served with Molokai
purple mashed potatoes) and the Whole
Wok-fried Fish, a large opakapaka cooked
with ginger-garlic black bean sauce —
one of the most memorable dishes I’ve
ever enjoyed.
These were served with sides of butternut squash and wok-fried Brussels sprouts
with a soy dipping sauce. Comfort food
indeed, as is the Adult Macaroni and
Cheese — made with mushroom cream
and mozzarella, pecorino and Maytag
blue cheeses.
By all means save room for dessert —
especially the infamous Caramel Miranda, a healthy but decadent mix of fresh
fruits and berries with vanilla ice cream
and melted caramel.
Also notable is the Flourless Chocolate
Torte Souffle, one of Renee Loux’s vegan
dishes. The secret ingredient: avocado.
A final note: Servers wear shirts that
on the back read “Practice Aloha.” Indeed
they do, and it shows with terrific service
from the moment you enter until you contentedly depart.
details
Mala Wailea
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
3700 Wailea Alanui Drive
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 283-2668
www.malaoceantavern.com
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Tangö
Finnish influence and fine cuisine at this Honolulu restaurant
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Stylish, satisfying and superbly done. Those are
the impressions I was left with after having enjoyed another
meal at Tangö Contemporary Café at Hokua, just outside
of Waikiki. Th is independent restaurant, opened by one of
Hawaiʻi’s elite chefs, Göran Streng, and savvy restaurant
veteran Tami Orozco, has quickly established itself as one of
Oʻahu’s culinary hot spots.
Tangö’s menu is heart-warming and simplistic in its approach. With a nod to Streng’s Finnish origins, Swedish
Gravlax with Crispy Skin with Potato Salad and Mustard
Dill graces the menu. The salmon is marinated in-house with
his own blend of herbs and spices. It is so perfectly made and
balanced, it just glides down your palate with a gorgeous fatt y
and rich texture. It is a perfect starter with a glass of Stella
Pinot Grigio from Umbria, a light and refreshing wine with
hints of citrus and melons.
Another terrific appetizer is the Portobello Mushroom &
Crab Hash Napoleon with Spinach, Roasted Garlic Cream
and Red Wine Reduction. In such a simple presentation, the
dish has wonderfully complex flavors, with the earthiness
from the mushroom and sweetness from the crab in harmony. The red wine reduction contrasts the cream, leaving your
palate fresh for another bite. I would recommend the Monkey
Bay Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand as
the perfect complement. The beautiful guava and grapefruit
notes and bright acidity making it the right foil for the crab
and mushroom.
Before you start to think that Tangö is only “classically”
oriented, the Trio of Temaki Sushi: Spicy Tuna, Tempura
Shrimp and Crab offers guests the opportunity to have even
lighter fare. Sushi and sparklers is a favorite combo for me,
and the Roederer Estate Brut from Anderson Valley helps cut
through the spiciness and fatt iness of the sushi. Yummy!
Tangö’s entrees are varied, and even the pickiest gourmand will fi nd something to enjoy. The Asian Style Five
Spice Braised Beef with Pureed Potato and Chili Fried Onion
Rings is a thing of beauty. The Gnarly Head Zinfandel married beautifully with the spices and countered with enough
richness of its own. Lovely!
I am a huge lover of mushrooms and risotto, and Streng’s
version of Hamakua Mushroom Risotto with Garlic Shrimp
and Asparagus is a classic. The rice is al dente with rich,
creamy sauce covered in Parmesan cheese. The shrimps
were perfectly cooked and the asparagus still lightly crunchy
Chef Goran Streng shares Finnishinfluenced dishes at Tangö
— just the way they were meant to be. The Raymond “R”
Collection Chardonnay is great with this dish, matching the
creaminess with vanilla and spice.
And if you are a fish lover, you really should not miss the
Sautéed Moi with Tomato Fennel Coulis on Ratatouille of
Vegetables. Th is Provencal-inspired dish features the “royal”
Moi (once only served to the royalty or aliʻi in Hawai‘i’s islands) which is moist, oily and penetrating in flavor. Together
with the tomato fennel coulis, it takes on another dimension
that you will not soon forget. The I’M Rose of Cabernet from
Napa Valley is a dry rose that completely envelopes this dish
and can transport your palate to one of those villages on the
Mediterranean coast where food and drink are the great pleasures of life.
True value lives and thrives here at Tangö. Prices are more
than reasonable, and you get terrific food and top-notch
service. Tangö is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner,
so you have no reason to miss out on this dance of value and
quality. You must Tangö!
Roberto Viernes is an O‘ahu-based master sommelier.
details
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Big Island Eats
photo courtesy Short n Sweet Bakery & Cafe
The island of Hawaiʻi serves up
everything from sweets to seafood
on its north side
By Susan K. Sunderland
Short n Sweet Bakery & Cafe offers delicious desserts, like this
beautifully decorated cake
photo courtesy Cafe Pesto
Crab cakes from Cafe Pesto
Kawaihae Harbor Grill & Seafood.
When guests at luxury Kohala resorts want to mingle
with locals and have a value-priced meal, they head two
miles on the highway towards Kawaihae Harbor. Th is
American grill and seafood haven packs ’em into the
kitschy Hawaiian vintage sett ing. Fresh island fish, chicken
and ribs ($12-$32) are served in hearty portions. The
Seafood Bar is upstairs in a separate structure that dates
from the 1850s, and it has been a hot spot since it opened
in 2003. Coconut Shrimp, Tempura California Sushi Roll
and fresh sashimi are among the popular choices. 61-3462
Kawaihae Road and Hwy 270. Call 808-882-1368.
Café Pesto.
Th is is a Big Island institution that does amazing
Hawaiian regional cuisine, fresh fish and fancy pizza. Try
Crab Quesadilla ($11), an open-face pizza with cilantro
pesto, cheeses, chipotle salsa and sweet crab meat; or
Seared Poke with Spinach (market priced) featuring
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Local favorites at the Hawaiian Style Cafe
photo courtesy Hawaiian Style Cafe
What makes the Big Island of Hawai‘i a food
lover’s paradise? Perhaps you never thought you’d
discover a culinary hot spot on a volcanic island in the
middle of the Pacific. But thanks to creative chefs, local
farmers and ranchers, the Big Island is a palette of flavors as
diverse as its population.
It’s even more intriguing off the beaten path, where we
scout for those hidden gems that thrive on the goodwill
of loyal patrons. These are quaint mom-and-pop places
and roadside inns that friends tell you about. And they’re
always right.
North Hawaiʻi on the Big Island is blessed by Mother
Nature. It is a place of incredible natural beauty,
picturesque coastlines and dramatic valleys that stir your
soul.
It’s also home to these bite-size, but big-treat eateries:
sesame-marinated Island fish served
with green onions, pickled ginger
and tamarind honey vinaigrette. Or
try Wok Fried Shrimp and Scallops
($25) with green vegetables over Pad
Thai noodles and red curry sauce. A
Chicago visitor boasts, “Café Pesto
is the besto.” 1 Kawaihae Road,
Kawaihae Shopping Center. Call
808-882-1071.
Short n Sweet
Bakery & Café.
A popular roadside stop for those
heading to Pololu Valley and beach,
or the King Kamehameha statue at
the old Kapaʻau Courthouse, this
unassuming bakery and deli sells
fresh-baked focaccia bread; panini
sandwiches like cheeseburgers with
local hormone-free, grass-fed beef;
and an amazing 30-item dessert
assortment. The Kohala Crunch Bar
is macadamia nut toffee covered
in chocolate ganache and dusted
with bittersweet chocolate powder.
Homemade Oreo cookie and peanut
brittle made fresh daily also wins
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Hawaiian Style Café.
This is the prototype local grinds
place with huge servings and friendly
prices. Loyal patrons love local-style
breakfasts and plate lunches ($6-$9).
Try Kalua Hash, Loco Moco, or
the Da Tita Moke, a café classic of a
huge flame-broiled hamburger patty,
two thick slices of Spam, moist and
crunchy chicken cutlet, an egg, grilled
onions, fried rice and rich, tasty
brown gravy over everything. Shun
your cardiologist and call a friend to
dine Island-style. 64-1290 Kawaihae
Road, Waimea. Call 808-885-4295.
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Diners line up for the plate lunch and
burger specials at Tex’s Drive Inn
Huli Sue’s.
Tex’s Drive Inn.
“Scratch cookin’ at its best” is the way owners Lisa and
Mark Vann describe their little country eatery in a restored
plantation building. Everything at Huli’s is handmade or
homemade and always slow cooked. Barbecue briskets,
whole smoked chickens, and St. Louis spareribs slathered
with original, classic and Hawaiian-inspired sauces are
menu mainstays. There’s a gourmet salad bar with organic
greens and vegetables pulled out of the garden each morning.
Gourmet dishes from the grill and oven (from $8-$19) feature
coconut curries, green pork chili stews and big bowls of soups.
64-957 Mamalahoa Hwy. Waimea. Call 808-885-6268.
Th is landmark for visitors to the Honokaa-Hamakua
coastline and favorite plate lunch and burger stop for
locals opened in 1969. Tex’s quickly became famous for
its malasadas (Portuguese doughnuts without holes), and
they now sell nearly 70,000 monthly. Have malasadas plain,
coated with sugar, or fi lled with fruit, Bavarian cream or
sweet chocolate (from $1). Watch the bakers create these
cake-like pastries behind the kitchen window, and sink your
teeth into a hot, fresh-from-the-cooker piece of heaven.
Memories are made of this. 45-690 Pakalana St. Hwy 19.
Honokaa. Call 808-775-0598.
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Rainbow Bread.
Rainbows and Hilo are synonymous. A rainbow is not only a meteorological
wonder, but also the name of a famous waterfall in the area. Yet its most creative
application could be the multicolored Rainbow sweet bread baked daily at Low’s
International Food, a take-out restaurant in downtown Hilo. The soft, beautifully
crusted, melt-in-your-mouth bread comes in a rainbow of flavors: taro, guava,
mango, banana, pumpkin, passion fruit, coconut, cinnamon and breadfruit
($3.75-$4.95). You can fit four loaves into a special packing box that passes airport
inspection without a hitch. Carry it home to loved ones and friends, and color
their world with tasty aloha from Hawaiʻi. Low’s International. 222 Kilauea Ave.
Hilo. Call 808-969-6652.
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Songstress
Hawaiʻi-born Jennifer Perri
celebrates a new musical in Japan
and a new album
By Melissa Moniz
Photos courtesy Jennifer Perri
Just back from Japan
after spending more
than four months there
to perform in its production of RENT, Jennifer Perri
is ecstatic to announce the
release of her new contemporary Hawaiian album, He
Mele Aloha.
It’s an intimate piece that
Perri says illustrates her
journey as a person and an artist, having spent more than
half her lifetime performing. The Oʻahu-born songstress
jumped into the music scene when she was just 7 years old,
and has since spent most of her time onstage or in front of a
camera.
At 10, Perri won fi rst place in the Oceanic Cable Kiddie
Talent Search Contest. Shortly after, she co-hosted the kids
program OKC TV with Tiny Tadani.
At 14, she signed with a record company in Japan and
released an album in both Japan and Hawaiʻi. At 18, she was
traveling the world singing backup for international reggae
sensation Shaggy.
Her musical journey continued well after her teens. In
2006, Perri was asked by Jake Shimabukuro to be featured
on the soundtrack for his movie Hula Girl, singing two
songs — Gently Weeps and Wish On My Star.
“Then I came back home and wanted to sett le down a
litt le bit because I was doing so many things at such a young
age,” says Perri. “I put the singing on hold, and then my
daughter came.”
The now 22-year-old gushes about her 1-year-old baby
girl, reminiscing about how she auditioned for RENT when
she was two months pregnant.
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Local girl Jennifer Perri is back with a new album
Perri became the only non-native to be cast in Japan’s
production of RENT and graciously accepted her role of
Mimi. But the role didn’t come easy.
“The whole play was done in Japanese,” explains Perri.
“My mom was born and raised in Tokyo, and so she spoke
Japanese around the house. So just living there for four
months brought all of that back. I became fluent again.”
As it was Perri’s very fi rst musical production, she says,
“It really taught me more about myself and how to be more
confident and assured in my own body. It was a great experience. I never thought a musical would be that physically
and mentally draining, but it was great.”
Perri admits that being onstage didn’t always feel natural,
even though her voice and demeanor would seem to prove
otherwise. Looking back, she says it was because she lacked
complete confidence in herself and her voice.
“Now I can sing these songs and feel very confident,” she
says. “I think it’s partly because I’m so happy, and everything comes so natural now. So I don’t have to force myself
or try too hard to deliver what I want to deliver.”
Perri plays Mimi in Japan’s production of RENT
and is the only non-Japan native in the cast
And that confidence also shows in her newest recording project, which reveals a very different side of Perri.
“Because I was young, I always wanted to do pop and R&B, but it felt like
I was trying to be someone I wasn’t,” says Perri. “With this album, I got to
co-produce and pick the songs I wanted to do, which I was never able to do
before.”
Included on the album is a lullaby Perri wrote for her daughter. The track
list includes: In Your Hawaiian Way, He Mele Aloha, Hanalei Moon, Yesterday
Once More, My Favorite Times, Here Comes The Sun, Baby Love, Ku‘u Momi
Makamae, Spend It with You, Pua ‘Olena and Seasons Of Love.
“I’ve grown from a litt le kid to a woman and have been through so many
experiences that I was able to put everything I’ve learned into the album,” says
Perri. “I don’t even have words for how excited I am, and how honored I am to
have this album.”
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Conductor Andreas Delfs leads the
Honolulu Symphony in a new season
2009 Hawai‘i Beethoven Festival
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Symphony presents a world-class Beethoven Festival
that promises to educate and entertain.
The inaugural festival is a thought-provoking and
entertaining series of four unique concert programs led by
principal conductor Andreas Delfs. Each concert will be
performed only once, resulting in an intense experience of
several Beethoven masterpieces.
“The Beethoven Festival is the premier music event in the
spring in Hawaiʻi,” says Tom Gullick, executive director of the
Honolulu Symphony. “This is the first time in a long time that
the symphony has focused on a group of music of one composer
with so many programs in such a short time span. It really gives
the audience a better chance to look at Beethoven and get an
overall grasp of his music and impact than you would by just
hearing one or two works a year in a regular season.”
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renowned guest artists in their Honolulu Symphony debuts:
pianist John O’Conor, violinist Robert McDuffie and cellist
Yehuda Hanani. Violinist Ignace Jang will complete this
lineup of exceptional artists. Together with the musicians
of the symphony, they will perform such Beethoven
masterpieces as the Eroica and Pastoral symphonies, and
the riveting Violin Concerto, dazzling Triple Concerto and
revolutionary Fifth Symphony.
“The purpose of the festival is for people to attend all
the concerts and get a really intensive overall feeling and
experience of the composer and his music,” says Gullick. “It’s
a very surreal experience to get to do that because it’s not done
very often.”
All concerts are at Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, located
at 777 Ward. Ave. in Honolulu. Ticket prices are $20, $34,
$49, $59, $82 (including service fees). For tickets or more
information, visit www.honolulusymphony.com, or call
(808) 792-2000.
The Honolulu Symphony gears up for 2009 concert dates
Here is the schedule for the
2009 Hawai‘i Beethoven Festival:
THE EROICA SYMPHONY
Saturday, March 28 at 8 p.m.
Andreas Delfs, conductor
John O’Conor, piano
Program: Leonore Overture No. 3
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor
Symphony No. 3 in E-flat “Eroica”
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Escape into the endless pleasures of Beethoven’s Third
Symphony, “Eroica.” The Third swept away conventional ideas of
what a symphony should be — and led us all into revolutionary
musical territory. Acclaimed Irish pianist John O’Conor
performs the groundbreaking and passionate Third Piano
Concerto: Beethoven’s only piano concerto written in a minor
key. This is Beethoven’s genius in its purest form.
THE VIOLIN CONCERTO
Sunday, March 29 at 4 p.m.
Robert McDuffie, violin
Program: Overture to Fidelio
Violin Concerto in D
Symphony No. 7 in A
Praised for his brilliant technique and “ever-sweet tone,” violinist
Robert McDuffie performs Beethoven’s phenomenal Violin
Concerto. A masterpiece of craft, invention and sensitivity, the
Violin Concerto is an enthralling experience. The inspirational
Seventh Symphony completes the first week of our magnificent
Beethoven Festival. Abounding with irrepressible spirit and
vigor, the Seventh is a thrill for musicians and music lovers alike.
BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH SYMPHONY
Saturday, April 4 at 8 p.m.
Ignace Jang, violin
Yehuda Hanani, cello
Program: Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus
Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C “Triple”
Symphony No. 5 in C minor
Greeted as a revolution, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony will set
your pulse racing. Its opening motif introduces a masterpiece
that surpasses musical perfection. Then savor the eloquent
joys of music-making as three great artists combine forces
in a performance of the dazzling Triple Concerto for
Violin, Cello and Piano. Don’t miss this thrilling evening of
legendary music!
THE PASTORAL SYMPHONY
Sunday, April 5 at 4 p.m.
Program: Coriolan Overture
Symphony No. 6 in F “Pastoral”
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat “Emperor”
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John O’Conor returns to perform the delicate yet impassioned
Fifth Piano Concerto, “Emperor.” One of music’s most popular
masterworks, the “Emperor” Concerto is a spectacular
triumph. Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony is a sweepingly romantic
masterpiece brimming with splendid moments. One of only a
handful of works that Beethoven named, he christened it the
“Pastoral Symphony” or “Recollections of Country Life.” The
Sixth not only expresses the beauty of the natural world, but
shares a tranquil vision of a day away from it all.
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Sun., March 29, 2009, 4 pm
Leonore Overture No. 3
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Symphony No. 3 in E-flat “Eroica”
Robert McDuffie, violin
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Violin Concerto in D
Symphony No. 7 in A
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Sun., April 5, 2009 • 4 pm
Ignace Jang, violin
Yehuda Hanani, cello
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Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano
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Symphony No. 5 in C minor
Coriolan Overture
Symphony No. 6 in F
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat
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Meet Hawaii’s latest Grammy winners, Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho
BY MELISSA MONIZ
W
as it fate? Destiny? Or just extraordinary good luck that
brought Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho together as high
school students in Honolulu more than 20 years ago?
Whatever it was, the friendship they maintained over the
years — she was busy with her acting career in Los Angeles, he
was establishing his own record label — came to full fruition
when they won a 2009 Grammy Award in the Hawaiian music
category for their album ‘Ikena. Who could have known back
in the day when he was a student at Saint Louis, the all-boys
Catholic school in Kaimuki, and Carrere was attending Sacred
Hearts, the all-girls school a couple of blocks away?
“Tia and I met in high school,” says Ho. “My music teacher,
Mr. Ray Wessinger, was the band director at Saint Louis, and
he formed a big band jazz band, The Lancers. I had been studying arranging with him, and he wanted to feature a vocalist. I
heard that there was this girl from Sacred Hearts who was an
amazing singer. That was Tia, and she ended up singing with
the band.”
Their Grammy-award winning album is the second time the
two met in the studio, the first in 2007 when Tia recorded her
album Hawaiiana.
“Daniel and I have kept in touch and remained friends over
the years,” says Carrere. “He was doing his thing, and I was
doing my thing. We talked forever about doing a record, and it
was finally like, ‘You know what, let’s just do a record of all the
songs that we love.’”
Hawaiiana is a compilation of music Carrere remembers
hearing as a child, as well as her favorites today. And it garnered
her a Grammy nomination in 2008.
“I’ve figuratively and literally traveled very far from home, and
I feel that I’m just now coming back to who I am and what makes
me happiest,” she says. “All these songs take me back to home.”
Although Ho has taken home three previous Grammy
awards, Carrere is the more recognizable of the duo. Discovered in a Waikiki grocery store when she was 17, she was
immediately cast in the movie Aloha Summer. From there her
acting career catapulted her from Kalihi Valley to the hills of
Hollywood. She’s appeared in General Hospital, MacGyver,
Wayne’s World, True Lies, Rising Sun, Relic Hunter, Lilo and
Stitch (as the voice of Nani), Dancing with the Stars and most
recently Nip/Tuck.
Although acting has been Carrere’s claim to fame, music is
her first love.
“I always sang and loved music,” says Carrere. “I would sing
in the car. Stick me in the corner, and I’d be singing to myself.
My grandmother took me to my first singing lesson when I was
11, then I started entering talent contests.”
The concept for Hawaiiana, says Ho, “was simplicity. We
kept it pristine, just one instrument and her voice. Our goal
was really to leave a lot of space for people to hear every breath
and every note. She also knows how to tell a story, and that’s
what is really amazing about what she does. She’s not singing
high notes to sing high notes that take away from the meaning
of a composition. It’s not a lot of movement and not a lot of
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notes, but carefully chosen to orchestrate and compose
lines that support.”
Aside from handling the production, mixing and
mastering of the album, Ho also is responsible for the
instruments featured, which include the ukulele and slack
key guitar. He worked closely with Carrere to create the
perfect balance of instruments that would allow her voice
to shine through.
“Tia is amazingly easy to work with,” says Ho. “I’ve
known since we were kids that she has this amazing voice
and tone. And while she can totally get by on looks alone,
she doesn’t even need to. She has an amazing vocal talent.”
‘Ikena, their Grammy-award winner, features a list of
familiar favorites, including The Spam Song, Welo, Kuʻuipo
My Darling, Hula In Seven, Pule No Malia, Keanuhea, The
Breakfast Song (Pineapple Mango), O La Uka, Na ʻIkena
Like ʻOle, Papahanaumoku (Earth Mother) and Pomaikaʻi
(The Blessing).
As Ho explains, “the melodies, harmonies, rhythms
and lyrics found their roots in Hawaiʻi’s traditional music
and dance, then we took it a step further. For example,
we have a song called Hula In Seven with seven beats in a
measure. Usually it’s four or eight or something even.”
And when Carrere heard the creative songs, including
one called The Spam Song (Ho’s personal favorite on the
album), she and Ho hit the studio to record the album’s
11 tracks.
“I hope people feel the passion with which we created
‘Ikena and the fun we had making it,” adds Ho. “We did
our best to make every note sound beautiful and every
word meaningful.”
As for winning the Grammy?
“This year’s Grammy event was particularly memorable,” recalls Ho. “For the first time, I walked the red
carpet with Tia. There were lights, cameras and TV crews
everywhere! One of the highlights was performing with
Tia and the Grammy house band at the pre-telecast.”
This year marks the 11th anniversary for Ho’s production label, Daniel Ho Creations, which to date has
released more than 50 acoustic and Hawaiian-themed
CDs by many of Hawaiʻi’s most respected artists, including Herb Ohta Jr., Ledward Ka‘apana, Kawaikapuokalani
Hewett and Dennis Kamakahi.
“I have always been in awe of what he can do musically,” says Carrere. “He’s a musical genius.”
For Carrere, her musical journey has just begun.
“I think this is just the beginning of doing the things
that I want to do,” she says. “I want to do more recordings
and explore around. This is sort of a jumping-off point.”
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SHINING
SOME LIGHT
Trace Oahu’s famous lighthouses through
history and its modern innovations
photo courtesy Oahu Visitors Bureau
BY MATT TUOHY
L
ighthouses are often among the most romanticized places along coastlines anywhere in
the world, serving as a backdrop for that perfect kiss or a spooky setting for a horror story.
But a lighthouse’s true purpose is to help navigate ships of various sizes and uses away from
danger or into port. And despite the addition of modern navigation technology, lighthouses
continue to do the job that has gone unchanged since the days of the Lighthouse of Alexandria: keeping people on boats safe.
“Relying too heavily on technology such as GPS and radar — while it is effective and efficient — can give a boater ‘tunnel vision’ and land a mariner into trouble,” says Petty Officer
1st Class Kate Bogle of the U.S. Coast Guard. “Lighthouses aid as a precautionary backup
should our computerized systems fail or if our beacons don’t operate in heavy weather.”
The first lighthouse in Hawaiʻi was commissioned by King Kamehameha III in 1840 and
is known as the oldest lighthouse in the Pacific. Even though it was first built as a simple
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Makapuu Lighthouse
wooden tower with an oil lamp at
the top, don’t let the tower’s humble
origins downplay the important role
it and the rest of the towers have
played in the Islands.
The towers have saved lives, been
in movies and tourist photos and
provided shelter for tower operators
and Coast Guard commanders for
decades.
“For instance, Diamond Head’s
quarters house the commander of
the 14th Coast Guard district,” says
Bogle. “And the Loma Lighthouse
in San Diego is home to the group
commander.”
The Coast Guard took over
responsibility for most of the nation’s lighthouses in 1939, replacing
the Lighthouse Service, which has
had a slew of other names since its
inception in 1789. However, there
are many lighthouses throughout the
U.S. owned by members of the local
community.
“Today, some (lighthouses) are
privately owned by individuals,
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organizations or historical protection
agencies such as the National Park
Service,” says Bogle. “For instance,
Cabrillo Point Lighthouse in San
Diego is owned by the NPS.”
Though many lighthouses in
Hawaiʻi may be old, there is a push
to keep them around and modernize the technology they use. Noting lighthouse maintenance costs
at about $550 a month, Bogle says
switching to solar power would bring
that down to about $16 a month.
There also is a push to swap
the light bulbs inside the lanterns
that are lit all night long to a more
modern alternative. “The technology
available today is self-contained LED
lanterns that are very inexpensive to
run,” says Bogle.
Will there be any more lighthouses built like the ones we see in
pictures and movies? Maybe not,
since steel skeleton towers save on
cost and work just as well. But that
doesn’t mean the lights at Makapu‘u
will be going out anytime soon.
Interesting facts about
Hawai‘i’s lighthouses:
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HAWAI‘I
A Kaua‘i company strives for a unique niche in the watch market
BY KIMBERLY YAMA
sk anyone who loves outdoor adventures and activities
what they look for in a watch, and you’ll hear the same
answer: They all want a quality watch that’s able to withstand
the hardships of the great outdoors. That’s the idea behind Dr.
John Patterson’s watch company, Bathys Hawaiʻi.
So what would influence someone with a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Texas to move to Kauaʻi and start
a watch business?
“I got started because I needed something on Kauaʻi to do
that works from home, but had potential,” says Patterson, who
moved to Kauaʻi in 2005. Patterson and his wife were living
in Chicago when he began spending his summers working in
Kona on the Big Island. There, he researched and studied the
genetics of pearl oysters using the same techniques he used to
conduct cancer research.
As Patterson became an expert in the biochemistry and genetics of pearls and pearl oysters, he became very fond of the
Hawaiian Islands — Kauaʻi in particular. His love for Kauaʻi
prompted him to move there with his wife and start a new life.
Patterson, who also enjoys kayaking, fishing, free diving, longboard surfi ng and hiking activities, wanted to start
Bathys Hawaiʻi as a watch company that would produce and
sell authentic and reliable products at an appropriate cost.
The name “Bathy” comes from the Greek word “bathos,”
meaning “deep under sea.”
“I was a scientist. I didn’t even like business. I didn’t know
any of that — I had to learn,” explains Patterson. To get
started, he used the Internet to gather ideas and gain feedback from others. He began his business plan and decided his
watches would be “Swiss-made.”
“I guess it’s like saying, ‘made in Italy’ for shoes or ‘made
in Cuba’ for cigars,” says Patterson about the authenticity of
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Dr. John Patterson traded his
Ph.D. in neuroscience for a career
in watchmaking
photo by Kimberly Yama
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Bathys Hawai‘i adds an Island
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Patterson offered this Bathys Hawai‘i watch as an
offering to the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele
Switzerland’s watch manufacturers. “You know that the
people who made it know what they’re doing.”
His watches are uniquely designed to be durable while
incorporating a simple and att ractive appearance. “In my
opinion, watches are instruments,” Patterson says, “not
something to say ‘look at me, I’m rich.’” Patterson gets
inspirations for his designs from cars and airplanes. For
each collection, he chooses a theme and creates variations.
Most importantly, Patterson makes sure his designs are
meaningful. “I’m not going to come to Hawaiʻi and exploit
things that aren’t legitimate,” he says.
Patterson’s watches are all made with a sapphire crystal
that is completely scratch-proof. “You can’t ever scratch it.
I could literally stand on it, surf down the road and write
my name on the concrete with it,” he says. Some of his
watches also come with a waterproof leather wrist band.
You can wear it in the shower or in the ocean, rinse it off,
let it dry, and it will look brand new, says Patterson.
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Among Bathys’ unique designs is a line of mother of
pearl watches. The research he did on pearls in Kona inspired him to make watches with mother of pearl dials.
Today, Bathys Hawaiʻi watches are sold on Kauaʻi, and
on Maui at Grande’s Gems, located in the Marriott Hotel.
They also are sold on Oʻahu at Ben Bridge Timeworks in
Ala Moana Center. In addition, Bathys Hawaiʻi can be
found in a number of stores on the Mainland.
The future of Bathys Hawaiʻi seems very bright.
Patterson is working on using a new material that is not
yet known in the world of watches and plans to introduce
it in his next collection. His visions and creativity
continue to grow, sett ing Bathys Hawaiʻi apart from any
other company.
Not bad for a scientist who “didn’t even like business.”
For more information about Bathys Hawaiʻi, visit
www.bathyswatch.com.
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Exploring Maui’s lush foliage at the Hawaiʻi Nature Center in ʻIao Valley
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The Hawai‘i Nature Center in Maui allows visitors
to experience the natural beauty of ʻIao Valley
T
he Hawaiʻi Nature Center in Maui’s ʻIao Valley
offers visitors opportunities to hike in a rain
forest, see ancient Hawaiian village sites and learn
about one of Hawaiʻi’s most historic places.
Famously, ʻIao Valley is the site of the Battle of
Kepaniwai in 1790. The army of Kamehameha
the Great fought in hand-to-hand combat with the
forces of Kalanikupule, son of the chief of Maui,
Kahekili. It was the first battle in Hawaiʻi in which
gunpowder was used. Castaway Englishmen Isaac
Davis and John Young helped Kamehameha, using
the captured cannon “Lopaka” to bombard Kalanikupule’s men, sending them fleeing into ʻIao Valley.
The bodies of Maui warriors choked ʻIao Stream.
Today, another battle is raging in ʻIao, a quiet one
between native Hawaiian plants and introduced
species. And, according to J.D. Wyatt, director of
Maui operations at the Hawaiʻi Nature Center, the
non-natives are winning. But nature center staffers
are working hard to bring back native plants, giving
them a foothold in ʻIao Valley.
“The damage to native ecosystems here in the
valley from invasive species has been substantial, but
we still have the opportunity to minimize the impact with a responsible land management strategy,”
Wyatt says. “Without trees such as ʻohia and koa
in abundance, there are very few native birds, such
as the ʻiʻiwi, to hear and see. It is within this relationship we see the true interdependence of native
The Hawaiʻi Nature Center is a popular
educational spot for Maui schoolchildren
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A view of ʻIao Valley
ecosystems’ inhabitants and their importance to Hawaiian
history and culture. These are key components and themes in
our visitor hikes and programs.”
For now, the nature center’s 35 acres have groves of coffee
and guava. Coffee, of Coffea arabica, is a tree that grows 6 to
15 feet tall with green elliptical leaves. Native to Ethiopia and
cultivated throughout tropical regions of the world, the coffee plant was brought to Hawaiʻi in 1813 by Don Francisco de
Paula y Marin.
The other alien pest is guava, also introduced to the Islands in the early 1800s. Also known by its scientific name,
Psidium guajava, guava trees have smooth bark that peels off
in patches. Its fruit has soft yellow skin and pink pulp inside.
Its fruit is full of seeds and has become an aggressive invader
in native forests. Catt le, horses, pigs and birds easily spread
its seeds.
A tree introduced by the Polynesians is the kukui, or candlenut tree, also known as Aleurites molucana. Its leaves are
bright green and form the overhead canopy of ʻIao’s rain forest. The kukui nut’s oily pulp was used by ancient Hawaiians
as fuel for candles, and clusters of the nuts are strung together
to make lei.
Among the native plants that nature center staffers work
to re-establish is the ʻohia lehua, or Metrosideros spp. The tree
has leaves arranged opposite one another with a vein running
through its outer margin. The tree’s flowers are deep red and
are a favorite attraction for native Hawaiian birds. The flowers
are sacred to the volcano goddess Pele. The tree’s wood has
been used to build canoes, bowls, temple carvings and homes.
Two native indigenous plants at Maui’s Hawai‘i Nature
Center are the hala, Pandanus tectorius, and moa, Psilotum
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nudum. The hala tree reaches heights of 15 to 29 feet. Its trunk is
short with many aerial roots. Its leaves are long and slender with
spikes down their sides and middle. The dried fruit sections are
used as paint brushes, and the hala tree’s leaves are woven into
lauhala mats, baskets, pillows, sandals and canoe sails.
The moa is a member of the fern family that produces small,
forking branches with tiny, pointed, scale-like leaves. The tips
are yellow with numerous tiny spores. Hawaiians made a medicine with moa to combat oral fungal infections, and they used
moa to brew a laxative tea. The spores were used as talcum
powder.
The Hawaiʻi Nature Center on Maui is at 875 ‘Iao Valley
Road. For driving directions or other information, call 808244-6500 or toll-free at 1-888-244-6503. Its Web site can be
found at www.hawaiinaturecenter.org.
Guided nature walks are offered daily Monday through
Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and on weekends and
holidays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Advance reservations are recommended. The hikes cost $29.95 for adults and $19.95 for
children 5 to 12 years old.
The center also has a children-friendly interactive nature
museum with 30 hands-on exhibits. It is open daily from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission for adults is $6; children, $4.
The Maui Nature Center opened in 1992 in ‘Iao Valley. The
facility, as well as a wetland field site at Kealia Pond, serves
more than 60 percent of Maui County’s elementary schoolchildren annually, providing them with environmental educational programs.
The Hawaiʻi Nature Center also has a site on Oʻahu in
Makiki at 2131 Makiki Heights Drive in Honolulu. Its phone
number is 808-955-0100 or toll-free at 1-888-955-0104.
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BIG ISLAND
CANDIES
Uniquely local sweet and savory treats from
the renowned snack and candy company
BY KATIE YOUNG
PHOTOS COURTESY BIG ISLAND CANDIES
Big Island Candies is known for festive
packaging of its cookies and products
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Staff at Big Island Candies welcome
guests to tour the factory
O
nly a company with local flair could concoct some of the
unique chocolate-dipped items found at Big Island Candies in Hilo on the island of Hawaiʻi.
The company’s “Da-Kine” line of products includes chocolate-dipped animal crackers, mochi balls (ball-shaped Japanese rice crackers), puffed rice, li hing mui (salty dried plum),
iso peanuts (peanuts in a crisp cracker shell), arare (bite-sized
Japanese rice crackers) and even ika (dried squid).
Each item, popular with both locals and visitors, is painstakingly hand-dipped by employees — including each individual piece of arare (which is about the size of your thumbnail). Talk about attention to detail.
Perhaps what Big Island Candies has most been known for
over the years are its buttery, dipped shortbread cookies, but
the company continues to introduce new products about four
times a year.
These indulgent treats are inspired by customers and employees, developed by the company’s two food scientists and
thoroughly tested before hitting the shelves. You’ll find everything from sinfully rich hibiscus truffles and macadamia nut
brownies to delicate olive oil lavender cookies. There’s even a
line for diabetics that includes sugar-free shortbread cookies,
brownies and chocolate-covered macadamia nuts.
“We’ve created a crave for our products, meaning that
customers long for another taste,” says Lance Duyao, director of retail operations. “It’s the perfect marriage of style and
substance. When you buy something from Big Island Candies,
you know you are giving the very best.”
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Most recently, Big Island Candies released a coconut
shortbread in December and a lemon shortbread last year,
adding to its already immensely popular original, coffee,
chocolate and chocolate chip shortbreads.
One of the newer items, the Mika Mint, named after
company president and CEO Allan Ikawa’s granddaughter,
became a regularly sold product after it was first developed
as a party favor for Mika’s first birthday. The flower-shaped
mint — a blend of milk and dark chocolates, butter, cream
and mint, covered in a dark chocolate coating — has been
very popular.
Far from a small town “mom and pop” operation, Big Island
Candies has grown since its opening in 1977 to include 90
employees during the regular season (almost double that during the holidays) with hundreds of customers arriving in busloads at the Hinano Street headquarters and factory daily.
Big Island Candies is a visual feast for the eyes, with beautifully packaged products wrapped in custom-made boxes
and colorful satin bows. Visitors also have a front-row view
through the store’s glass widows as employees create each
candy item.
“People like to see the small intricacies of how things are
made,” says Duyao to explain the glass windows. “They also
can also see how well-maintained the factory is, and there is a
consumer confidence in that as well.”
The company has garnered both local and national awards
for entrepreneur of the year, employer of the year and best
candy/cookie company. It also continues to remain closely
Big Island Candies’ trademark chocolate-dipped shortbread and other confections all get a handmade touch
tied to the community as a sponsor of events in Hilo,
statewide and throughout the Mainland.
Though Big Island Candies’ reach is great, the family-run business (Ikawa’s stepdaughter Sherrie Holi is
the company’s COO), still keeps things “local.” They
use local products whenever they can — the macadamia nuts are 100 percent Island-grown, and their
Kona coffee is pure, not blended.
Except for a small line of products available at DFS
Galleria in Waikiki, you can only fi nd Big Island Candies’ items at the store in Hilo, by ordering from the
catalog or purchasing treats online.
Ikawa, who was born and raised in Hilo, started
out by manufacturing chocolates for other companies
to sell under their own brands. In the ’80s, he began
marketing his own brand of cookies with one thing in
mind: attention to quality.
Ikawa says it was a lot of luck and being in the right
place at the right time that brought him this far. However, he says it is the passion of the employees that
keeps Big Island Candies moving to a higher level.
“I’d like to see our catalog business double in the
near future and build a new bakery and warehouse,”
Ikawa says of his hopes for the company.
For more information, visit www.bigislandcandies.com.
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The Spirit of the Shade Tree
As told to Rick Carroll by Simon Nasario
Sometime back in 1932, my uncle wanted
to build a carport in back of his house in
Ewa, but there was a big tree in the way.
So he decided to chop down part of the tree to make
room for his carport.
A few weeks later he noticed a severe pain in his
right arm and shoulder, so he went to the hospital to
have the doctor check him out. The doctor said he
couldn’t fi nd anything wrong, but he did give him
something to rub on it and told him to use a hot pad.
But this failed to give him any relief from the pain.
So he told an old-timer about his having such pain
and how the doctor’s remedy didn’t seem to help. The
old-timer said, “Moah bett ah you see one kahuna.
Maybe they can help you.” So he took my uncle to
an old kahuna lady over Kipapa-side, that’s near
Honouliuli.
The old kahuna lady took one look at my uncle and
said, “You go. You no believe. I no can help you.”
But my uncle somehow managed to convince her
that he really did believe in the old Hawaiian way, so
she let him into her house.
“What kine pilikia you got?” she asked him.
So he told her.
She touched and lomi lomi his arm and shoulder
awhile then asked him, straight out, “You chop down
one tree behind your house?”
He told her that he had and asked her why she
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wanted to know.
She told him that there was an old Japanese man
buried there many years before and he get “plenny
huhu wit’ you.”
“Th is tree only shade he get,” she told him. “Now
you must make a sacrifice to him, then he let go your
arm and shoulder so you can feel OK.”
“What kine sacrifice?” my uncle asked.
She told him to get some mochi (rice cake) and
sake (rice wine). Build an altar of stone. No need to
be too high, near the base of the tree trunk. Place the
mochi and sake on the altar along with a couple of
white paper strips about three inches wide on which
she had written some Japanese characters. Place
the white paper on one rock and hold it down with
another, then place the mochi and sake on top of the
top rock. He was to do this for three weeks, then all
would be OK.
By golly, after three weeks, my uncle said the pain
went away. Us kids never went near that tree. When
we went anywhere, my uncle got the car out of the
carport before we got in.
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.
This story is from his book, Hawai‘i’s Best Spooky Tales 3.
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Golf tournament, contests, auctions
and more, all benefiting the Aloha
Section PGA Foundation’s programs
and scholarships.
Turtle Bay Golf Course, 57-091
Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku. Call
1-808-593-2230.
Steve Miller Band
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Spring Sports Calendar
Men’s Baseball
March 5 and 6: vs. Mississippi State, 6:35 p.m.
March 7 and 8: vs. Mississippi State, 1:05 p.m.
March 12-14: vs. Loyola Marymount, 6:35 p.m.
March 15: vs. Loyola Marymount, 1:05 p.m.
March 26: vs. Coastal Carolina, 6:35 p.m.
April 3: vs. San Jose State, 6:35 p.m.
April 4: vs. San Jose State, 3 p.m.
April 5: vs. San Jose State, 1:05 p.m.
April 17: vs. Sacramento State, 6:35 p.m.
April 30: vs. Louisiana Tech, 6:35 p.m.
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Steve Miller Band In Concert
March 1
The legendary rock group entertains
live.
Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave.,
Honolulu. 7 p.m. $55, $65 or $75.
Call 1-877-750-4400 or visit www.
ticketmaster.com.
‘Great Guns’ Show
March 7 and 8
The Hawai‘i Historic Arms Association
presents this 200-table show, featuring
antique and modern firearms, custom
knives, military collectibles, historical
exhibits and more.
Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777
Ward Ave., Honolulu. Friday, 10 a.m.-6
p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. Call
1-808-591-2211 or 1-808-942-8664.
Aloha Section 33rd Annual
PGA Classic
March 13
Honolulu Festival
March 13-15
A cultural festival honoring
Hawai‘i and the Pacific Rim region.
Features educational activities,
dance performances, art
demonstrations, craft fair, food,
parade and more.
Festival activities are at four
venues in the Waikiki area: Hawai‘i
Convention Center, Ala Moana Center,
Waikiki Beach Walk and Waikiki
Shopping Plaza. Entertainment and
demonstrations are free.
Visit www.honolulufestival.com.
Pualeilani Festival of the Arts
March 14
Part of the monthlong Prince Kuhio
celebration. Features native Hawaiian
artists, hula dancers, singers, choral
groups, crafts for sale and more.
Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201
Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki. Noon-6 p.m.
Free. Call 1-808-224-8068.
The Great St. Patrick’s
Treasure Hunt and Drink Fest
March 17
Ravenchase Adventures welcomes
teams to participate in this fun
and wacky race. Using a map,
teams must crack codes and follow
clues to win prizes. There will be a
Guinness drinking social after the race.
Meet in downtown Honolulu location,
225 Queen St. Call 1-808-203-8963
for time and other details, or visit
www.ravenchase.com.
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Tidal 9 Women’s Pipeline Pro 2009
March 31-April 14
Pro surfers compete for top honors. A
benefit for the Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i.
An eco-friendly, organic health and
yoga gathering to accompany the
surfing festivities.
Ehukai Beach Park, Kamehameha
Highway, Haleiwa, North Shore
(across from Sunset Beach Elementary
School). Daily, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Call
1-808-358-7940 or visit www.
pipelinetidal9.com.
Great Hawaiian
Rubber Duckie Race
March 21
Twenty thousand rubber duckies race
down the Ala Wai Canal, with the
top 50 finishers and the last-place
duck winning prizes. Benefits the
United Cerebral Palsy Association of
Hawai‘i. Pre-race festivities include
entertainment, children’s games and a
duckie store.
Pre-race festivities: McCully Shopping
Center, 1960 Kapiolani Blvd.,
Honolulu. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Race:
Ala Wai Cannal, off Kalakaua Avenue
Bridge, Waikiki. 1:22 p.m. start time.
Call 1-808-532-6744.
Stand-Up Comedy Show
March 25
Comedian Craig Shoemaker performs
his stand-up routine live. Shoemaker
was named Comedian of the Year by
the American Comedy Awards.
Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina St.,
Honolulu. 8 p.m. Call 1-877-750-4400
or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Broadway Comedy Onstage
March 31-April 5
The relationship comedy Defending
the Caveman delves into
contemporary feminism, masculine
sensitivity and erogenous zones.
The longest-running solo play in
Broadway history.
Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St.,
downtown Honolulu. Tuesday through
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and
Saturday, 8 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2
p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. $31-$46.
Call 1-808-528-0506.
Mad About Science Festival
April 4
A family-friendly educational event,
featuring ongoing activities at the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration’s Science on a Sphere,
speakers on a variety of topics
(recycling, environmentally friendly
products, climate change), fun space
science activities and explore the
museum’s permanent exhibit on
global warming.
Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St.,
Honolulu. Call 1-808-848-3511.
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Lanikai Triathlon
April 12
The annual race features a 500meter triangular swim, 20K bike ride
through Kailua onto the Kaneohe
Marine Corps Base and a 5K run in
Lanikai.
Windward O‘ahu locations (Kaneohe
and Kailua). Call 1-808-591-9839.
18th Annual Honolulu AIDS Walk
April 19
A 5K walk around Kapiolani Park. The
largest AIDS public awareness event
in Hawai‘i. Entertainment, health fair,
food and free treats from Starbucks
follow the walk.
Kapiolani Park, 3902 Paki
Ave.,Waikiki. Registration 8 a.m.; walk
starts 9 a.m. Call 1-808-521-2437 or
visit www.honoluluaidswalk.org.
Spring Food and New Products
Show
April 24-26
Local and mainland merchants
display and sell various collections of
new products, gadgets and services,
including food, plants, crafts and
more. Prize giveaways.
Visit www.SpringProductShow.
PacificExpos.com
Waikiki Spam Jam
April 25
Street festival honoring Spam, the
locally popular food. Features chefs
from top restaurants cooking up
spam delights, two stages with live
entertainment, Hawaiian crafters and
more.
Waikiki area, from Kalakaua Avenue
fronting Outrigger Waikiki on the
Beach and Royal Hawaiian Center.
Visit www.SpamJamHawaii.com.
Haleiwa Metric Century Bike Ride
April TBD
Hawai‘i Bicycling League hosts.
Thousands of bicyclists yearly take the
ride from Kaiaka Beach Park, heading
eastward along the North Shore and
Swanzy Beach Park, then returning
to the North Shore Marketplace. Visit
www.HBL.org or call 1-808-735-5756.
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Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Events
**The Maui Arts and Cultural Center
is located at One Cameron Way in Kahului. For more information on any of
these events, call 1-808-242-SHOW or
visit www.mauiarts.org.
‘Mele Series’ Concert
March 6
Sam and Howard Ahia perform live.
McCoy Studio Theater. 7:30 p.m. $25.
Hawai‘i Opera Theatre
March 13 and 15
Performances of Georges Bizet’s Carmen. In 1830s Spain, a gypsy woos an
inexperienced corporal, then a bullfighter, driving the corporal to rebellion
and murder. In French with English
subtitles.
Castle Theater. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. $12-$135.
Augie T. Performs
March 14
The Island comedian performs his
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India Jazz Suites Performance
March 19
Collaborative dance show featuring
one of India’s Kathak masters and
one of the world’s fastest and Emmy
Award-winning tap dancers.
Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. $12, $22
or $37.
Diana Krall In Concert
March 21
The Grammy-winning jazz vocalist and
pianist performs live.
Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. $55-$150.
Na Leo Pilimehana In Concert
March 28
The Hawaiian music trio (Nalani Choy,
Lehua Kalima Heine and Angela Morales) entertain live.
or $37.
Frank DeLima Onstage
April 3
The local comic performs his stand-up
routine.
‘Global Rhythms Series’ Show
April 23
Bandleader and drummer Poncho Sanchez entertains with his Latin rhythms,
R&B and soul sounds.
Carmen
or $40.
Barryfest Music Festival
March 1
Mana‘o Radio’s anniversary extravaganza. Features family fun, food and
live music all day from Eddie Tanaka,
Brown Chicken Brown Cow, String
Band, Mojo Gumbo, Willie K. Band, Bob
Jones Band and more. Mana‘o Radio
broadcasts live.
Keopuolani Park Amphitheater, 150
Kanaloa Ave., Kahului. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
$25 adults; $15 for age 12 and under
and seniors over 65; free for children
under 6. Call 1-808-876-1553 or visit
www.barryfest.org.
Celebration of the Arts
April 10-12
Cultural festival celebrating native
Hawaiians. Features seminars on timley
topics, hands-on workshops in Hawaiian arts and crafts, children’s learning
program and Hawaiian music and hula
at finale luau. Henry Kapono is this
year’s special guest.
The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Resort, One
Ritz Carlton Drive, Lahaina. Call 1-808669-6200.
East Maui Taro Festival
April 25
Cultural demonstrations, games, arts
and crafts, food booths (including taro
pancake breakfast) and music.
Visit www.TaroFestival.org or call
1-808-264-1553.
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stand-up routine.
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Kona Brewers’ Festival
Big Island International Marathon
March 22
Runners choose from a 26.2 mile
marathon, 10.8 mile run or a 3.1 mile
run/walk along a scenic course. Hilo
area/Pacific Coast, 6 a.m. race starts.
Visit www.HiloMarathon.org or call
1-808-969-7400.
Haili Men’s Volleyball Tournament
March 23-28
Invitational volleyball tourney featuring players from the Hawaiian Islands,
Guam, Samoa, Japan, mainland U.S.
and more.
Hilo location. Visit www.HailiVolleyball.com or call 1-808-961-3633.
Lava Man Triathlon
March 29
Athletes participate in a 10K run,
40K bike ride, 1.5K swim and an
Olympic distance course. Open to
relay teams of all ages. Awards party
and beach barbecue to follow at
Anaeho‘omalu Bay.
Waikoloa Beach Resort, 69-550 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa. Visit
www.LavaManTriathlon.com for more
details, or call 1-808-329-9718.
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6:30-10 p.m.
Visit www.KonaChocolateFestival.com.
Merrie Monarch Festival
April 12-18
The 46th annual weeklong cultural
festival featuring a ho‘olaulea and
arts-and-crafts fair at Afook Chinen
Civic Auditorium, live entertainment at
the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and Naniloa
Volcanoes Resort, exhibition night at
the Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium,
Merrie Monarch Parade through
downtown Hilo and more.
Hilo locations.
Visit www.merriemonarchfestival.org
for more information.
Hospice of Hilo Event
April 16
Get involved in National Healthcare
Decisions Day, with information tables
and a free workshop.
Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue
Ave., Hilo. Call 1-808-969-1733 or
visit www.hospiceofhilo.org for more
information.
Kona Brewers’ Festival Events
**For more information on any of the
following events, visit www.KonaBrewersFestival.com.
Run For the Hops
March 8
A 5K run/walk beginning and end-
ing at Kona Brewing Company, with
awards ceremony and beer tasting.
Kona Brewing Company, 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. Start time, 8
a.m. $25 entry fee.
Brewers’ Paina
March 12
A special beer and food pairing dinner,
with each course paired with a different Kona Brewing Company beer.
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort,
78-6740 Alii Road, Kailua-Kona. 6-9
p.m. $45.
Kona Brewers’ Fest Golf Open
March 13
Golfers of all levels welcome. Format
is four-person scramble, using the
Peoria scoring system. Proceeds benefit the Hawai‘i Montessori School in
Kona.
Golf course to be announced.
Kona Brewers’ Festival
March 14
More than 60 types of ales and lagers
are on tap for tasting, along with
Island-style cuisine from 25 Hawai‘i
chefs. Also, live music and other outdoor entertainment, including the annual Trash Fashion Show.
King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona.
2:30-6:30 p.m. $50.
Kona Chocolate Festival
April 4
An outrageous chocolate feast,
along with ice cream and candymakers, champagne, wine and live music.
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort,
78-6740 Alii Road, Kailua-Kona.
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Downtown Hanapepe Gallery, Hanapepe. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-4
p.m. Donations accepted at the door.
Kaua‘i All-Girls Rodeo
Slack Key Concert
March 8
Live performances of traditional
Hawaiian slack key guitar songs,
ukulele music and stories of Hanalei
with Doug and Sandy McMaster.
Hanalei Community Center, 5-5299
Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3-4:30 p.m.
$20 general, $15 keiki and seniors.
Call 1-808-826-1469.
Kaua‘i All-Girls Rodeo
March 22
Watch the all-girls rodeo teams
compete in fun rodeo events, including roping, barrel racing, pole bending
and goat tying. The Kaua‘i All-Girls
Rodeo has several events throughout
the year.
CJM Country Stables, 1831 Poipu Road
#913, Koloa. 10 a.m. Call 1-808-6393091.
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Spring Fantasy Orchid Show
March 27 and 28
Colorful and exotic tropical orchids
displayed by growers and members of
the Garden Island Orchid Society. Also,
food and crafts for sale.
Hanapepe United Church of Christ,
4481 Kona Road, Hanapepe. Friday,
1-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free admission.
Prince Kuhio Celebration
March 22-29
A weeklong festival honoring the
birthday and birthplace of Prince
Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Includes
Native Hawaiian cultural teachings
and demonstrations, guided hike on
Makawehi sand dunes, ceremonies
and more.
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa,
1571 Poipu Road, Poipu. Visit www.
poipubeach.org for a complete schedule of events. Call 1-808-240-6369.
Kaua‘i Orchid and Art
Festival Events
Juried Art Exhibition
March 27 and 28
Displays of two-dimensional art by
Kaua‘i’s top artists, including paintings
and photographs. Some works for sale.
Awards ceremony Saturday.
Open Air Concert And Art Night
March 27
Contemporary Hawaiian music by
slack key artist Paul Togioka and others. Walk through Hanapepe for “Friday Art Night,” featuring galleries and
historic buildings open for extended
visiting.
Downtown Hanapepe, 6-9 p.m. Free
admission.
Concert Finale, Awards
March 28
Festival culmination night. Live entertainment by Cindy Combs, Makana
and more. Art and orchid awards announced.
Hawaiian Congregational Church,
3815 Hanapepe Road, Hanapepe.
Noon. Free admission.
**For more information on any Kaua‘i
Orchid Show and Art Festival event,
call 1-808-335-5944.
Waimea Historic Tour
Ongoing, Mondays
A half-hour walking tour featuring an
overview of the technology and visitor
complex, Waimea Theater and tours of
in-house exhibits. Bus tours available
for elderly and large groups.
West Kauai Tech and Visitor Center,
9565 Kaumualii Hwy., Waimea. Call
1-808-338-1332.
photo courtesy Universal Music Group
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photo courtesy Universal Music Group
All-American Rejects In Concert
March 6
The pop-rock group returns to Honolulu.
Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina St., Honolulu. 8 p.m. $25.
For more information, visit www.bampproject.com.
All-American Rejects
Rise Against In Concert
April 10
Proactive punk rockers take on Pipeline Cafe.
Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina St., Honolulu. 8 p.m. $25.
For more information, visit www.bampproject.com.
Boot Camp for Goddesses
April 21-26
Led by international retreat leader Sierra Bender. Features
yoga, fitness workouts, hikes to sacred sites, detoxification,
meditation, aromatherapy, sweat lodge purification ceremony, discussions and more.
Maui Community College, VITEC-Continuing Education and
Training, 310 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. Call 1-808-9843231 or visit www.ocet.org.
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Ford Island, Pearl Harbor
Take a historical trip 1000 feet up.
(No parachute needed.)
Journey back to Pearl Harbor Naval Air Station on
historic Ford Island in the hangars that survived
the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941. Our
veteran docents take you on a fascinating tour
of vintage aircraft, displays and actual footage
of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Battleships played
an important role in WWII, but it was our heroic
aviators and the planes they flew that turned
the tide in the Pacific. You’ll also find aviation
memorabilia, the best food on Ford Island and
fun in our combat flight simulators.
Free Orientation Flight
Valid for one “Orientation Flight” per coupon. Limit one coupon per group.
Duplicate copies not accepted. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 12/10/09.
Open 9am to 5pm Daily
Shuttle and ticket purchase at USS Bowfin Submarine Park or online.
808-441-1000
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www.PacificAviationMuseum.org
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Mesa’s mission is to be the premier
high quality, low cost regional airline…
Mesa Air Shutt le
was founded by
Larry Risley in
1982 and began
with scheduled
service between
Farmington
and Albuquerque, New Mexico using
a nine passenger Piper Chieftan. Mr.
Risley, an aircraft mechanic by trade,
mortgaged his house and fi xed base
operation business to start the airline.
Mesa has since grown to be one of the
world’s largest independent regional
airlines.
In its fi rst ten years of business, Mesa
grew from a company with one aircraft
serving two cities to an organization
operating 38 aircraft and serving 63
cities. During this same period, the
company transformed itself from
a small closely held corporation to
a publicly traded corporation on
the NASDAQ exchange under the
symbol MESA. In 1989, the company
expanded its operations through a
codeshare agreement with Midwest
Express and then in 1990 with the
acquisition of Aspen Airways. With
the Aspen acquisition, Mesa gained its
fi rst codeshare agreement with United
Airlines and began operating as United
Express out of Denver.
In 1991 Mesa purchased Air Midwest,
adding US Airways as a codeshare
partner, and West Air in 1992, adding
additional routes as United Express.
Mesa further expanded in 1992 through
the signing a codeshare agreement with
America West. In 1994 Mesa acquired
Pittsburgh-based Crown Airways,
further strengthening the company’s
ties to US Airways.
In 1998, Mesa negotiated a new
codeshare agreement with America
West and relocated its corporate
headquarters from Farmington to
Phoenix. In 1999 Mesa announced the
acquisition of Charlotte-based CCAir,
adding more US Airways routes to
its route network. Also in 1999, Mesa
announced the acquisition of Charlottebased CCAir, adding additional US
Airways routes.
In 2000, Mesa codeshare agreement
with America West increased to
include 22 regional jets. By this time
75% of Mesa’s operations were being
conducted under revenue guarantee
contracts with other airlines.
In 2001, Mesa announced an agreement
with America West to add up to 40
larger CRJ aircraft and became the
launch customer for the new 86-seat
Bombardier CRJ 900.
Mesa’s mission is to be the premier
high quality, low cost regional airline
while also looking to innovate and
pursue new opportunities in the
rapidly changing airline industry.
Mesa continues to grow and recently
expanded its codeshare agreement with
Delta Air Lines, its United codeshare
agreement and the launch of go!, Mesa’s
independent operation in Hawaii.
go! operates state-of–the-art 50-seat
regional jets to provide low-cost, high
frequency service to the cities of Lihue,
Kahului, Kona, Hilo and Honolulu. go!
recently expanded its route network in
Hawaii with the launch of service as
go!Express operated under a codeshare
agreement with Kona-based Mokulele
Airlines. Th is new service adds the
airports of Kapalua, Maui, Ho’olehua,
Molokai and Lanai City, Lana’i to the
go! route network.
As of August 1, 2007 Mesa was
operating 199 aircraft with over 1,300
daily system departures to 181 cities,
46 states, Canada , Mexico and the
Bahamas. Mesa operates as Delta
Connection, US Airways Express and
United Express under contractual
agreement with Delta Air Lines,
US Airways and United Airlines,
respectively, and independently as
Mesa Airlines and go!.
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Paddles in the sunset
photo courtesy Hawai‘i Tourism Authority / Heather Titus
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